Guitarfish Festival Returns Aug 1-3

The 4th Annual Guitarfish Festival celebrates great new music, precious water resources, friends and family, and a real conscious vibe — all in a pristine mountain environment just off Interstate 80 west of Donner Summit, Aug 1-3.

Unique in many ways, the Guitarfish Festival is easy to get to, held right off Interstate 80 at the Cisco Grove exit in the middle of the gorgeous Tahoe National Forest right on the Yuba River. Most campsites at Guitarfish have water and electricity, and the build of the festival and camping is tucked under the trees providing maximum shade and comfort for all.  NOTE: Due to extreme drought and fire danger this summer, cookstoves will be allowed, but no BBQ with open flame...sorry. Festival Directions & Map

The Guitarfish Festival combines a family/kid-oriented scene during the day with a “Burning-Man” styled vibe at night, complete with full-laser shows. A very special musical line-up includes at least 25 talented bands, who will cover the gamut, showcasing influences of funk, soul, world beat, rock, alternative, jazz, and electronica. The lineup includes both familiar local, regional, and national traveling acts such as Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, The Pimps of Joytime, California Honeydrops, Space Cowboys, and so much more...a band for everyone!  Two stages, with alternating acts, allow festival goers to see every band, as one band plays while the next one sets up. Complete Guitarfish Music Schedule

There's always something going on with arts and crafts booths, food, beer & wine vendors, a bounce-house and kid-zone, and even the Samba Stilt Circus to get the party going.

Car camping and RV spaces are available, all within easy walking distance to the main stages as well as the kids' stage. Cisco Grove Campground & RV Park is a nature lover's paradise. With everything from birdwatching to OHV trail access the campground's 350 acres offers something for everyone. Activities include hiking, climbing, swimming, fishing, bird watching, mountain biking and more. Camping & Parking info…

The Guitarfish Festival's theme is 'pure goodness' originating from a children’s book called “Guitarfish Adventures: Volume 1.0, Blue is the New Green” written by musician, Jimmy Leslie. The story surrounds our precious waters and the marine life therein, and their global importance. Guitarfish Festival has partnered with Sustainable Tahoe to educate and raise awareness of over-fishing and pollution of the oceans and preservation of our watersheds, rivers, and streams.

Festival passes include all music and camping for the entire weekend. Single-day tickets are available and children 12 and under are free. The Festival kicks off Friday, Aug 1 just after noon.  Guitarfish Festival Tickets

NEW THIS YEAR!!!! Guitarfish Music Festival is excited to be offering not only the hippest in musical talent but a little something something for any of the Mountain Biking community attending. Free, yes free, bike shuttles from Cisco Grove Campground at 5,100'( festival venue) up to the trailhead of "Hole in the Ground" at 7,100' on both Saturday and Sunday mornings. Climb another 1,000' and then drop 3,000' back to your campsite. 17 miles on dirt, 4 on downhill pavement (old Hwy 40). Do not forget the swimming in the South Fork of the Yuba after you hit the pavement. Smiling as we write. You who ride know what we mean. Come join us!  "Hole-in-the-Ground" Info...

Grab your hula hoops and tents and head to the west side of Donner Summit for a spectacular weekend of music and fun. For complete information, visit www.guitarfishfestival.com.

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