Golden Road Gathering Music Festival
Schedule
Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
El Dorado County Fair & Event Center | Placerville, CA
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Golden Road Gathering is a three-day music and camping festival that brings together a community of music lovers in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills. Held May 15–17, 2026 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, the event blends live music, art, food, and community into a live music festival that feels both intimate and vibrant. With multiple stages, late-night shows, artisan vendors, and plenty of room to camp and connect, Golden Road Gathering invites guests to unplug, discover new artists, and share unforgettable moments with friends old and new.The music flows all weekend long with a diverse lineup spanning jam, funk, soul, Americana, world music, and electronic influences. From sunny afternoon sets to high-energy late-night performances, the festival creates a rhythm that keeps the celebration going well into the night.
2026 Lineup:
STS9
Leftover Salmon
Lettuce
The Hip Abduction
The Brothers Comatose
Cimafunk
Boot Juice
Yak Attack
Bella Rayne
Blu Egyptian
Junior Toots
The Sam Chase & The Untraditional
Red Dirt Ruckus
Suika T
Tracorum
Little Hurricane
Beyond the music, Golden Road Gathering offers a welcoming festival village with craft food and drinks, creative vendors, and spaces to relax and reconnect. Whether you come for the music, the camping experience, or the sense of community, the festival delivers a weekend that feels like a reunion of kindred spirits on the Golden Road.
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Where is it happening?
El Dorado County Fair & Event Center, El Dorado County Fair & Event Center, 100 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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