About the Festival  
 
 Where and When?
 
  
The Strawberry Music Festival takes place two times each year, over the Memorial and Labor Day weekends. The festival features a wide range of musical acts representing many different musical genres including americana, bluegrass, swing, rock, blues and gospel. You will find a list of the acts for the current year's festivals on the Home Page.

The festival occurs at Camp Mather, Yosemite, California which consists of 350 acres of mountains, meadows, pine forest and picturesque Birch Lake nestled on the brink of Hetch Hetchy, the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. Located on Evergreen Road just seven miles off Highway 120 near the north entrance to Yosemite National Park, Camp Mather offers the wonders of its Yosemite location to festival goers. For directions to Camp Mather, see the Maps & Directions page.
 

 
 Activities
 
  
The Strawberry Music Festival offers an opportunity for the whole family to participate in a wide spectrum of activities. Over 30 hours of musical presentations by the finest musicians in the acoustic music world are accentuated by workshop presentations for instruments, vocals and dance. Besides the the main stage in Music Meadow, there is a secondary Birch Lake area where music, swimming, story telling and other children's activities, including arts and crafts, take place. Another event that takes place at Birch Lake is the "Sunday Morning Revival" which features a number of main stage artists playing short sets throughout the morning. There is also pool swimming (Fall festival only), tennis courts and a volleyball pit near the lake.

Beyond the organized musical events, hundreds of informal jams materialize throughout the weekend. Be sure to bring your instrument so you can be part of a Strawberry Jam.
 

 
 Camping
 
  
Although there are a few rustic hotel/motel accommodations to be found in neighboring towns, camping is chosen by the vast majority of festival participants and contributes greatly to the feeling of community that makes the Strawberry Music Festival unique.

Camping at Strawberry is made easy by the gentle terrain of Camp Mather and the excellent facilities that include hot showers and permanent restrooms. Warm days and cool evenings are the norm so include both shorts and jackets in your packing. Also be sure to throw in your rain gear because weather in the mountains can change rapidly and the festival goes on rain or shine.

Although there are no hookups, RVs and trailers are welcome. If you have one of these vehicles, the flattest and most accessible area is Wildflower Meadow (aka "RV Meadow"). When you arrive, just follow the signs.

Please be aware that no pets or ground or charcoal fires are allowed.


 
 
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P.O. Box 664
Jamestown, CA 95327
1-209-984-8630