- Dates
- May 27 to 30, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Nevada County Fairgrounds
- Price
- $245 to $515
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Strawberry Music Festival returns to Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA, May 27 to 30, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Strawberry Music Festival is a multi-day, family-friendly campout with live music, art activities and nature programs at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California, set on 100 acres of conifer forest. The Spring 2027 edition is May 27 to 30. Since its first festival in 1982 it has been a close-knit community of music lovers whose ethos is rooted in kindness, cooperation and consideration, known as The Strawberry Way. The bill mixes nationally recognized touring acts with up-and-coming performers, and programming covers all ages and abilities.
How it works
Camping tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 4 at 10 am; a camping ticket is also the festival ticket and includes dry camping for one person with any size of vehicle or tent. Advance prices are all-inclusive: $245 for the 2-day adult ticket, $420 for the 4-day and $515 for the 5-day, with teens 13 to 19 at $100. Children 12 and under are free, and tickets are digital. Only 2,500 tickets are sold for the festival, and there are no payment plans at this time. Prices for single-day tickets will be released next year, and RV hook-up sites are a separate fee. Held rain or shine; no pets, and no fires or charcoal.
Who it suits
This suits families and music lovers who want to camp for a long weekend among a cooperative, friendly crowd, with live music from touring and emerging acts and activities for all ages. Children 12 and under attend free, and teens have a discounted ticket. Campers should plan for dry camping, with no campfires or charcoal cooking, and leave pets at home, although service animals are welcome.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Strawberry Music Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Photos from the festival
Getting there
How do I get to Strawberry Music Festival?
Strawberry is a camping festival, so nearly everyone arrives by car loaded with gear to the fairgrounds in the Sierra foothills. Each ticket comes with an entrance plan that names an arrival time for your pass type, and the one rule drivers need to know is not to line up or park on the road outside before that time. Check out each of the options below.
Nearest airport SMF.
By car
The nearest major airport is SMF, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Festival shuttle
Private door-to-door shuttle operators specializing in the SMF-to-Grass Valley/Nevada City corridor. Nevada County Airporter runs on-demand door-to-door service. Sunrise Shuttle also names Grass Valley in its service area. Neither is an official festival-run shuttle, these are independent regional operators, not affiliated with Strawberry Music, Inc.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
For the ~60-mile leg to Grass Valley, expect a substantially higher rideshare fare than an in-city trip, and confirm return availability in advance. Grass Valley/Nevada City is a small foothills town where on-demand rideshare density is lower than in Sacramento.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Parking is included in the price of Camping and 1-Day tickets, no separate parking fee. Vehicle camping (dry camping, any size/type vehicle) is included with a camping ticket on a first-come-first-served basis; the official terms page also directs attendees with extra/unneeded vehicles to designated parking areas rather than parking on camping ground. RV/Vehicle Hook-Up sites are a separate additional-charge product (see camping_deep_dive.vehicle_sites.rv_hookups below), pricing for Spring 2027 not yet published as of this check ('Please stay tuned for more information').
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
Camping is the whole idea, and most people stay on site. There is no partnership with local hotels, so for other places to stay try the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce or the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce. A camping ticket doubles as the festival ticket, and campers set up any size of tent or vehicle on the wooded fairgrounds with showers, drinking water and restrooms close by. Sites are first come, first served, so earlier arrivals have the most choice. Travelers with a dog have a pet-friendly RV park across the road, since pets are barred from the fairgrounds. Check out each of the options below.
Is there camping at Strawberry Music Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 3
Included in the price of a Camping ticket, dry camping with any size/type of vehicle or tent, first-come-first-served.
A separate additional-charge product from standard dry camping, official dedicated RV Hook-Up Site Information page exists but as of this check carries no pricing/availability for Spring 2027 ('Please stay tuned for more information'). Fall 2026 RV hookup purchasers are being refunded following that edition's cancellation.
No separate van category exists, the official 'any size or type of vehicle' dry-camping policy folds vans into standard included camping rather than a distinct product, same pattern as the car entry above.
Where can I stay near Strawberry Music Festival?
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What to bring
A four-day campout in a conifer forest at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, with most people sleeping on site.
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Visitors with accessibility needs are asked to call the festival office before the festival, at 209-984-8630. Camping Assistance helps anyone find a campsite that meets their mobility needs, and a Quiet Camping area serves those who want a quieter stay.
Low-stimulation spaces are also available to anyone who needs a quiet place during the day.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Strawberry Music Festival 2027?
May 27 to 30, 2027
How much are Strawberry Music Festival tickets?
$245 to $515 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Strawberry Music Festival held?
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA.