The 15th annual Susanville Bluegrass Festival is officially kicking off this week at the Lassen County Fairgrounds and while the main festival weekend runs from this Friday, June 26th through Sunday, June 28th, the community is invited to get a head start on the fun this Thursday night.
On Thursday, the Lassen County Fairgrounds will play host to the 2026 Susanville “Local’s Night” Bluegrass and BBQ Event. It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a night of good food, wonderful friends and exceptional live bluegrass music. Entertainment for the evening is proudly provided by the Susanville Bluegrass Music Alliance.
Thursday Night Band Schedule
The evening’s festivities will be guided by EMCEE Bob Fairchild from 5:00 to 7:00.
The music begins at 5:00 with Eddy B and Pure Country playing until 5:35.
Overland Express will take the stage next from 5:45 to 6:20 followed by The Edgar Loudermilk Band wrapping up the night from 6:30 to 7:00.
Delicious BBQ Dinner Details
Be sure to come hungry because a mouth-watering BBQ meal will be available for $15. Each plate includes a hearty helping of pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, a roll, a brownie and a drink.
Please note that dinner tickets are only available for purchase directly at the event, though credit and debit cards will be accepted. Tickets for the dinner are not available at the main festival gate.
More Festival Fun All Week Long
The broader festival excitement actually begins early with the popular Music Camp, running from today through June 25th, which offers specialized classes for guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, and vocals. Crafters can also look forward to the return of the Quilt Room, sponsored by the Country Pines Quilt Shop, where you can work on your projects while listening to a live broadcast of the festival music.
After Thursday’s Local’s Night, be sure to stick around for the main festival lineup from Friday through Sunday, featuring groundbreaking entertainers from across the bluegrass world. For more details or to buy tickets for the weekend festival, visit the official event website at www.susanvillebluegrassfestival.com.
