The AnnualOld Grove Festival takes place at the historic Redwood Forest Theatre in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. This beautiful open-air theatre was built in the 1930s. Concerts and theatrical events took place there for decades until the theater was closed in the 1980s out of concern for natural resource protection. In 2006, the theater was reopened for limited use. Event reservations are limited to preserve the environmental impact and parking considerations.
The Old Grove Festival features an outstanding variety of musical and theatrical productions that help Stewards raise funds to support our educational and stewardship programs, as well as, continued advocacy for ALL State Parks.
OLD GROVE INFORMATION
DIRECTIONS: From River Road in Guerneville, travel 2 miles north on Armstrong Woods Rd
ADMISSION: Each show—General: $25.00; Redwood Circle: $40.00 (First 3-4 rows)
Daytime shows on Saturday will be priced separately.
(Multi-show, family & group discounts are available) Purchase Tickets in Spring 2010 - Tickets will be on sale through our online box office until Thursday, September 23rd at 10:00am.After that tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day of each show. Check this web page to find out if any shows are sold out.
SEATING: First come, first serve in section purchased (Reserved seats for multi-show, family and group purchases)
PARKING: Parking within the park is free with admission. (Walking up to ¾ mile may be required; bring flashlights, seat cushions & warm clothes; shuttles provided for those in need).
Those with special needs should call (707) 869-9177 for specific parking information.
Food, beverages and a Wine Bar will be available at each event. Picnics are welcome.
Dogs and other domesticated pets are not allowed in the theater area.
Smoking is prohibited in the theatre.
2010 Old Grove Festival Dates - September 24 & 25
September 24 - Friday Evening - "Aloha in the Redwoods"
The year 2010 marks Led Kaapana's forty-seventh year as a professional musician. The incomparable slack key master is a Multi Grammy winner who has collaborated onstage with a dazzling list of musicians including Alison Krauss, Sonny Landreth, Chet Atkins, Leo Kotke, Taj Mahal, Ry Cooder and Tal Farlow. Led’s fret board technique and soaring vocals are legendary. Mike Kaawa, heir to Sonny Chillingworth, Gabby Pahinui and Atta Isaacs is the integrator of endless styles including jazz, ragtime, cachicachi, and those indefinable transpacific steamer blues.
A show not to miss!
A special Hawaiian BBQ is planned so come early to enjoy dinner and our Wine/Beer bar. Check back for the cost for dinner. Reservations will be available later in the spring.
Gate opens at 5:00 p.m. Opening act, TBD at 5:45. Main show at 7:00. Food, beverages, and wine bar available.
September 26 - All Day Saturday - "Hoedown in the Redwoods"
Laurie Lewis is known as one of the preeminent bluegrass and Americana artists of our time and has been called a great singer, terrific fiddle player, fine songwriter, and one very good band leader. Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum have recorded 12 albums and performed around the globe since forming a musical partnership in 1986. These Grammy-nominated artists are widely regarded as among the leading lights of modern bluegrass and are highly-prized by their peers and their fans alike.
Gate opens at 5:00 p.m. Opening act, TBD at 5:45. Main show at 7:00. Food, beverages, and wine/beer bar available.
Ticket Information
Note: Tickets are limited and non-refundable; however, they are transferable. Email info@oldgrovefestival.org to change the name on your reservation.
Online Sales - Tickets will be available for purchase through our new online paypal system for no additional fees. PayPal takes Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discover cards. You do not have to sign up for paypal to use this system.
By Mail - Please include show, price level and number of tickets (include email/phone number)
Mail to: Stewards, P.O. Box 2, Duncans Mills, CA 95430
In Person - Tickets can be purchased at the Stewards office at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Please call (707) 869-9177 for hours and directions.
Festival Producers - The Old Grove Festival is produced by Jim and Kathy Ocean of Community Concerts.
2009 OLD GROVE FESTIVAL SPONSORS
Stewards is very grateful to the following Old Grove Festival sponsors. Their generosity helps us bring you these special events!
Thanks to Sonoma Uncorked for advertising our events on their website. A great resource for Sonoma events, information about Sonoma wineries and much more!
Laurie Lewis is known as one of the preeminent bluegrass and Americana artists of our time and has been called a great singer, terrific fiddle player, fine songwriter, and one very good band leader. Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum have recorded 12 albums and performed around the globe since forming a musical partnership in 1986. These Grammy-nominated artists are widely regarded as among the leading lights of modern bluegrass and are highly-prized by their peers and their fans alike. 
La Catrina String Quartet
2007