BIG BLUEgrass benefit concert at Sugar Pine Point State Park puts the "fun" back into fundraising

The fun-filled family concert, BIG BLUEgrass is back! On Friday, August 2, three talented bands from northern California will perform live music, with Lake Tahoe in the background. The concert lineup includes Loretta Lynch, The Real Sarahs, and local band Josh Brough String Band.

The event will be held at Sugar Pine Point State Park, 7595 HWY 89, Tahoma Calif.; doors open at 4 p.m., the concert starts at 5 p.m. and goes on until 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 ($50 at the door) with youth pricing and limited VIP available. The VIP section includes seating next to the stage, a personal concierge, and exclusive food and beverage service. Park parking is $10. Skip the line and pre-order tickets here: sierrastateparks.org/events/big-bluegrass-benefit-concert-2024.

A truly unique venue, with natural acoustics and an amazing sunset view of the lake, BIG BLUEgrass has become a West Shore tradition. Emcee Mike Stefansson from Nevada Sports Network will keep the event moving, and the Tahoe Truckee School of Music will provide the sound and lighting, as a learning experience for their students. “Tahoe Truckee School of Music is proud to partner with the Sierra State Parks Foundation; it’s made for the community by the community, a love story bringing people to the parks through a common passion for music,” says Ben Martin, founder, and Executive Director of the non-profit Tahoe Truckee School of Music.

BIG BLUEgrass began as an acoustic-style bluegrass event with a nod to Warren Hellman, the great-grandson of I.W. Hellman who built the mansion the concert venue resides but is also, the founder of the Hardly Strictly music festival in San Francisco but has evolved to feature a wide range of acts from folk, bluegrass, country and western, and even rock ‘n roll genres. To add to the fun, there will be food and dessert for sale by Big Blue Q food truck. Local craft beer and wine from Highway 12 Winery will be for sale for those of legal drinking age.

This is a benefit concert put on by the Sierra State Parks Foundation, and all proceeds go to restoration projects and educational programming to support the CA State Parks. “Parks need your support now more than ever,” said Heidi Doyle, Sierra State Park Foundation Senior Consultant. “Big BLUEgrass is one way to have a great time at the lake while giving back to the parks that we all enjoy, year-round.”

The Sierra State Parks Foundation believes the Lake Tahoe and Truckee area California State Parks are unique treasures worthy of our support. We fund projects and programming that connect people with our rich natural resources and cultural heritage. Because of our work and advocacy, our valuable State Parks will continue to be places of inspiration and education for generations to come. To learn more visit: www.SierraStateParks.org.

This event would not be possible without the help of our sponsors: Rotary Club of Tahoe City, Truckee School of Music, Highway 12 Winery, Big Blue Q, Granlibakken, Sticker Pack, KVMR Community Radio 89.5FM, Tahoe Guide and Tahoe.com