Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2012: Saturday | Golden Gate Park

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 4-6)

One of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2024.

Full lineup and details typically are announced in summer with a “drip” campaign and lineup hints with a music medley.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024

Friday- Sunday, October 4-6, 2024
Six Stages, Three Days, 80+ artists
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
FREE

• Friday – 1-7p (gates open at 11a)
• Saturday – 11a-7p (gates open at 9a)
• Sunday – 11a-7p (gates open at 9a)

2024 Full Day-by-Day Schedule | Lineup | Festival Map | Food Vendors | Food Vendor Map

2024 LINEUP + SCHEDULE

The full day-by-day schedule is typically announced in mid/late September.
Just released! View the full 2024 daily schedule

2024 Highlights: 
Friday: Cat Power, Sleater-Kinney, Devandra Banhart, Jessica Pratt, Ibibio Sound Machine
Saturday: Mavis Staples, Cunningham Bird (Madison Cunningham and Andrew Bird), Robyn Hitchcock, Levitation Room, Greensky Bluegrass, Steve Earle, Jackie Greene
Sunday: Yo La Tengo, Patti Smith, Emmylou Harris

When / Where is Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

When: Fri. October 4, Sat October 5 and Sun. October 6, 2024
Where: Hellman Hollow, Lindley & Marx meadows in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Festival Map

What Time Does Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Open?

• 11AM entry to the meadows on Friday Morning.
• 9AM entry on Saturday and Sunday.
• Performances end at 7pm daily

2024 Stages

• Rooster Stage
• Banjo Stage
• Towers of Gold Stage
• Swan Stage
• Horseshoe Hill Stage
• Arrow Stage
• Lindley Meadow (we’re not sure if this is a stage for 2024 or not. It’s on the map, but it’s unclear)

Where are the Entrances for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023?

There are four entrances to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass for 2024. All attendees must go through a security checkpoint with body scanners and may include a physical search of bags and belongings. SFPD, K9 and Tactical Units will be positioned inside and outside the venue.

• JFK & Transverse Drive
• Fulton and 30th Ave.
• JFK and 36th Ave.
• South Polo Field (just south of Spreckles Lake)

How to prepare for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024:

The following items are allowed:

• Bags, backpacks or personal items with dimensions no larger than 22″ x 15″ x 10″. (Any item over this limit must first submit to a physical search; prepare for delays at the entrance. HSB reserves the right to reject any bag/backpack/item for any reason.)
• Small bags, fanny packs and purses smaller than 6” x 8” x 3”
• 2.5 liter or smaller hydration bladders or packs, refillable water bottles
• Small soft side cooler – 9” x 6” x 3”
• Collapsible wagons
• Blankets/tarps up to 5 ’x 7’ and short backed chairs are allowed, but will be subject to search.

The following are not allowed:

• High-backed chairs
• Hard-sided coolers
• Tables
• Tents
• Umbrellas
• Shade structures
• Items with an open flame
• Firearms or weapons or any kind
• Drones
• Fireworks
• Kegs
• Beverages for the purpose of vending or in glass containers
• Selfie sticks
• Flags
• Devices for amplified sound
• Any item/device that could cause damage or injury.
• Camping in Golden Gate Park
• HSB reserves the right to reject any bag/backpack/item for any reason.

In addition:

Free water refills will be available near the permanent bathrooms (between the Banjo Stage and Arrow Meadow) and McClaren Pass (between the Horseshoe Hill and Swan Stages).

Please note, the language on the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass does not state that clear bags are required, but the image on the website implies your bag must be clear. 

Saturday, October 6, 2012
The Chieftains, Patty Griffin, Les Claypool and more | Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 4-6)

Saturday, October 6, 2012
Hellman Hollow, Marx & Lindley Meadows

Banjo Stage

• 11:00am World Famous Headliners (Big Al Anderson, Shawn Camp, Pat McLaughlin, Michael Rhodes & Greg Morrow)
• 12:10pm Alison Brown Quartet with Stuart Duncan
• 1:25pm Buddy Miller
• 2:45pm Tribute to the Founding Fathers: Warren Hellman, Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson featuring Alison Brown, Stuart Duncan, Tim O’Brien and Bryan Sutton, with special guests Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris with Heidi Clare & Colleen Browne (from the Wronglers), Peter Rowan, Nick Lowe & more!
• 4:25pm The Chieftains
• 5:45pm Steve Earle & the Dukes (& Duchesses)

Rooster Stage

• 11:00am The Go to Hell Man Clan with Special Guests the Wronglers featuring Jimmie Dale Gilmore
• 12:00pm Lloyd Cole
• 1:10pm Guy Clark & Verlon Thompson
• 2:30pm The Lumineers
• 3:50pm Patty Griffin
• 5:30pm Robert Earl Keen

Star Stage

• 11:00am Roger Knox and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts
• 12:30pm Dirty Three
• 2:10pm Dave Alvin & the Guilty Ones
• 3:45pm Cowboy Junkies
• 5:45pm Chris Robinson Brotherhood

Towers of Gold Stage

• 11:40am Red Baraat
• 1:20pm Justin Townes Earle
• 3:00pm Les Claypool’s Duo De Twang
• 4:45pm The Head & the Heart

Arrow Stage

• 11:00am The Trishas
• 12:05pm Reckless Kelly
• 1:30pm Bill Kirchen and Texicalli
• 2:45pm Heartless Bastards
• 4:05pm Jerry Jeff Walker
• 5:35pm The Flatlanders feat. Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock

Porch Stage

• 11:00am Joe Pug
• 12:10pm Sara Watkins
• 1:25pm Little Green Cars
• 2:40pm Allison Moorer
• 3:50pm Robyn Hitchcock
• 4:50pm Sierra Hull
• 6:05pm Seasick Steve

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.