Jerry Bash 2026
JERRY BASH is BACK for its 30th year! Enjoy a beautiful day in the park w/ friends & celebrate the immortal life and music of Jerry Garcia!
The Miners Foundry is pleased to present the 30th Annual Jerry Bash on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Pioneer Park in Nevada City. Jerry Bash is a community gathering to celebrate the life and music of the immortal Jerry Garcia. Enjoy a fun day in the beautiful Sierra Foothills (just along the Deer Creek!) with live music, delicious food and libations, and fantastic art and vendors.
THIS IS AN ALL-AGES EVENT
FAMILIES WELCOME
Know & Go
- Saturday, August 8, 2026
- 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Gates open at 1:30 p.m.
- Pioneer Park, 421 Nimrod Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Get Tickets!
- $30 Advance General Admission | Advance price ends at midnight on August 1, 2025
- $35 Gate General Admission | Gate price begins at midnight on August 1, 2025
- $10 Youth General Admission | 16 Years and Under (only available at the gate)
- Babes in arms free
VIP Experience Add On | $120 (does NOT include admission ticket)
- Reserved picnic table for 6 under the trees
- VIP Lounge with private no-host bar
- Complimentary hors d’oeuvres | 5pm – 6:30pm
- Pioneer Park Pool Access | 5pm – 7:30pm
Does NOT include admission ticket. You must already have a Jerry Bash ticket to purchase the VIP Experience Upgrade.
Tickets available online or in person at the Miners Foundry Box Office:
Tuesday – Friday | 10am – 4pm |
(530) 265-5040
Food & Libations
As always, we'll have a selection of yummy food vendors. Plus, we'll also have a bar available to purchase beverages, water and more.
YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
Incredible sets from:
THE DEADBEATS
WOLF JETT
CAL TUCKY
LAS NIÑAS MUERTAS
FAQs
ADA Parking
There are a limited number of first-come first-served ADA parking spaces available at Pioneer Park.
Pets
Well behaved pets on leashes are allowed. Pets must remain on leashes and with owners at all times. Please do not leave pets in vehicles.
Comfort
You can bring water bottles, but they must be empty before entering the event. You can refill them at complimentary water stations located throughout the park. We will also sell bottled water at the bar.
No glass or alcohol may be brought into Pioneer Park. Coolers, picnic baskets, backpacks, bags, and strollers are subject to search.
Lodging
Nevada City has many boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rental homes. For accomodations within walking distance to Pioneer Park, we suggest the Inn Town Campground or the Outside Inn.
Neighbors
Pioneer Park is located in the heart of a residential area. We ask that you please be courteous to our wonderful neighbors when entering or exiting the festival.
Fire Prevention
Please protect Nevada County by using extreme caution when smoking in our community. Dispose of cigarettes in proper receptacles, not on the ground in Pioneer Park or the neighborhood surrounding the park. For more fire safety information, Please visit Ready Nevada County.
Good to know
Highlights
- 8 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Doors at 6 AM
Refund Policy
Location
Pioneer Park
421 Nimrod Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
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