Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is a free, multi-stage music festival held in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco that spotlights bluegrass, Americana, country, folk and related genres. Founded by philanthropist Warren Hellman, it features national and international artists across several stages and is notable for being one of the largest free music gatherings in the United States. The festival emphasizes diverse programming and broad community access while taking place across venues within the park.