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High Sierra Music Festival is a long-running nexus for jamband, bluegrass, roots rock, folk, jazz, and Americana. Since its founding in 1991 near Bear Valley and decades at Quincy’s Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, the festival has become a proving ground for musical discovery and spontaneous collaborations. In 2025, HS Music Festival celebrated its 33rd edition in Quincy, CA, and organizers have announced a relocation for the 34th edition to Grass Valley in 2026 to improve lodging and accessibility. This artist page highlights the festival’s core biography, discography highlights from standout performers, and upcoming tour info for those looking to experience High Sierra’s unique musical conversations.

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Whether you're revisiting classic HS moments or chasing the next big collaboration, we’ve got you. Secure your seats for upcoming performances, stay tuned for artist news, and explore a festival culture that thrives on musical exploration and community. For the latest updates, follow official channels and social profiles linked below.

The essentials

Quick Facts About High Sierra Music Festival

  • Founded in 1991 (originally in Bear Valley) and long-running at Quincy’s Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds for decades; 2025 was its 33rd edition.
  • Genres: jamband, bluegrass, roots rock, folk, jazz, Americana, and related styles; known for musical discovery and spontaneous collaborations.
  • 2025 edition: July 3–6, 2025, Quincy, CA (Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds).
  • Major award notes: Molly Tuttle (a frequent High Sierra performer) won Best Bluegrass Album at the 2023 Grammys for Crooked Tree and again for City of Gold at the 2024 Grammys; IBMA awards and nominations have marked several artists featured at the festival.
  • 2026 relocation: Move to Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley for the 34th edition, planned July 2–5, 2026, to improve lodging and accessibility.
  • 2025 ticket-year context: reports noted record-low ticket sales/finances for the year, prompting venue and format changes; organizers publicly discussed sustainability efforts.

The records

High Sierra Music Festival Discography

  • So Long Little Miss Sunshine (Molly Tuttle)
    2025 · Nonesuch
  • City of Gold (Molly Tuttle with Golden Highway)
    2023 · Nonesuch
  • Crooked Tree (Molly Tuttle with Golden Highway)
    2022 · Nonesuch
  • But I'd Rather Be with You (Molly Tuttle)
    2020 · Compass
  • When You're Ready (Molly Tuttle)
    2019 · Compass
  • Goodbye, Sticky Rice (Lyrics Born)
    2024 · Mobile Home Recordings
  • Vision Board (Lyrics Born)
    2022 · Mobile Home Recordings
  • Mobile Homies Season 1 (Lyrics Born)
    2022 · Mobile Home Recordings
  • Quite a Life (Lyrics Born)
    2018 · Mobile Home Recordings
  • Real People (Lyrics Born)
    2015 · Mobile Home Recordings
  • As U Were (Lyrics Born)
    2010 · Mobile Home Recordings/Decon
  • Everywhere at Once (Lyrics Born)
    2008 · ANTI-
  • Late That Day... (Lyrics Born)
    2003 · Quannum Projects

The hits

Top High Sierra Music Festival Songs

  • That's Gonna Leave a Mark (Molly Tuttle)
    2025 · US AAA 13
  • The Highway Knows (Molly Tuttle)
    2025 · US AAA 35
  • Lies X 3 (Lyrics Born)
    2010 · —
  • Callin' Out (Lyrics Born)
    2003 · —
  • Hello / One Session (Lyrics Born)
    2003 · —
  • Mile Rocks (Lyrics Born)
    2015 · —
  • Diamond Door (Lyrics Born)
    2022 · —
  • Heaven and Armageddon (Lyrics Born)
    2023 · —

Whether you're revisiting classic HS moments or chasing the next big collaboration, we’ve got you. Secure your seats for upcoming performances, stay tuned for artist news, and explore a festival culture that thrives on musical exploration and community. For the latest updates, follow official channels and social profiles linked below.

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