July 3 – 6, 2025
Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy, CA
highsierramusic.com
Reinvigorated under the visionary leadership of longtime music industry veteran and producer Dave Margulies, High Sierra blends iconic favorites with a spotlight on discovering fresh, emerging bands.
QUINCY, CA — A beloved tradition for music lovers and festival-goers alike, High Sierra Music Festival proudly returns for its 33rd year this July 3–6, 2025. The quintessential 4-day camping and glamping music experience will once again transform the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds into a vibrant celebration of music, community, and discovery.
Reinvigorated under the visionary leadership of longtime music industry veteran and co-producer Dave Margulies, High Sierra blends iconic festival traditions with a renewed emphasis on emerging talent and artistic collaboration. With an intimate setting that draws fewer than 10,000 attendees, it remains a uniquely immersive experience in a world dominated by massive festivals.
Set against the backdrop of the scenic Feather River Canyon and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, High Sierra is a playground for music lovers, families, and creative spirits. Festival-goers return year after year for the genre-spanning music and a sense of community that feels more like a family reunion than a public event.
Beloved traditions continue with one-of-a-kind artist tributes and collaborations, acoustic troubadour in-the-round sessions, inspired patron-created theme camps, yoga, late night/early morning kickball, a community swimming pool, Dr. Bronner’s Magic Foam Tub Experience, late-night jam sessions, wine and beer tastings, and vendor villages offering handmade goods, festival wear, art, and treasures only found at High Sierra. Plus, the many popular food vendors serve delicious, nourishing food bound to please the most finicky of palettes.
High Sierra is ideal for kids of all ages — with daily whimsical parades, a vibrant Family Village, professional childcare from Rockin’ Nannies, and easy access to the rivers, trails, and breathtaking beauty of the Feather River Canyon.
This year’s lineup is a testament to High Sierra’s mission of discovery, featuring artists like Molly Tuttle, Lyrics Born, ALO, Dogs in a Pile, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, and rising star Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge. Other highlights include John Craigie, Mikaela Davis, The Slip, Steve Poltz, and a special performance by Amy Helm and the Helm Midnight Family Ramble, marking the first time this project will appear outside of the barn that her father Levon Helm, drummer for The Band made famous in Woodstock.
At least four members of Trey Anastasio Band will appear in various projects, including LaMP (Russ Lawton, Ray Paczkowski, and Scott Metzger), Jennifer Hartswick as artist-at-large, and Natalie Cressman performing Brazilian jazz with Ian Faquini.
The 2025 lineup is nearly complete, with just two slots remaining: the Sunday night closer, still to be announced, and the winner of this year’s High Sierra Band Contest.
Margulies notes, “Our goal has always been to turn people on to new music and create space for magic to happen — not just on the big stages, but in the small, serendipitous moments. From legacy acts to newcomers, the lineup is built to surprise and delight.”
High Sierra also introduces exciting upgrades for 2025:
· The Lagniappe Lounge, a new indoor venue with a full music lineup, lounge seating, cocktails, and shade.
· Later daily start times and expanded shade at the Grandstand Stage.
· The debut of The Happy Glamper, a premium climate-controlled glamping option
· Continued growth of the Ambassador Program and the FestivALL VIP Pass.
Says Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, artist-at-large: “High Sierra is a musical playground. From intimate Troubadour Sessions to Playshops and full-stage sets, it's a convergence point where once-in-a-lifetime collaborations happen — and lifelong friendships begin.”
Steve Poltz adds, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year. People sparkling, singing, dancing, with hugs and parades and spontaneity. Just walking the grounds is an adventure. It feeds my soul.”
Margulies closes, “We're not chasing big name headliners. We’re building community. Anyone on the lineup could be your next favorite artist. That’s the High Sierra way."
About Dave Margulies: Producer of High Sierra Music Festival, Margulies has been involved in music for over 40 years, dating back to 1979, beginning with his days in college radio at WTUL (Tulane University) in New Orleans. From there, he went to work for the seminal New Orleans band The Radiators, doing radio promotion. After leaving New Orleans in 1983 (which included a one-year stint cooking in the kitchen at Commander's Palace), he spent 7 years working with the radio trade magazine CMJ in New York, where he was managing editor. From there, Margulies took a position as A&R manager for Sony Music in San Francisco and managed the alternative industrial rock band CONSOLIDATED. He left Sony in 1995 to become a partner/producer of High Sierra.
About Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds: Set in the outstanding landscape of the High Sierras with fragrant pines, where the days are filled with warm sunshine and the nights give way to cool mountain breezes. It’s a venue with 65 acres of open space, lush green grass, camping facilities, a racetrack with a grandstand, and conference buildings. It is accessible by two airports in either direction and is conveniently located to the nearby small town of Quincy, CA. http://www.plumas-sierracountyfair.net/
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TICKETS: https://www.tixr.com/groups/highsierramusic/events/high-sierra-music-festival-2025-123511
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Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy, CA
highsierramusic.com
Reinvigorated under the visionary leadership of longtime music industry veteran and producer Dave Margulies, High Sierra blends iconic favorites with a spotlight on discovering fresh, emerging bands.
QUINCY, CA — A beloved tradition for music lovers and festival-goers alike, High Sierra Music Festival proudly returns for its 33rd year this July 3–6, 2025. The quintessential 4-day camping and glamping music experience will once again transform the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds into a vibrant celebration of music, community, and discovery.
Reinvigorated under the visionary leadership of longtime music industry veteran and co-producer Dave Margulies, High Sierra blends iconic festival traditions with a renewed emphasis on emerging talent and artistic collaboration. With an intimate setting that draws fewer than 10,000 attendees, it remains a uniquely immersive experience in a world dominated by massive festivals.
Set against the backdrop of the scenic Feather River Canyon and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, High Sierra is a playground for music lovers, families, and creative spirits. Festival-goers return year after year for the genre-spanning music and a sense of community that feels more like a family reunion than a public event.
Beloved traditions continue with one-of-a-kind artist tributes and collaborations, acoustic troubadour in-the-round sessions, inspired patron-created theme camps, yoga, late night/early morning kickball, a community swimming pool, Dr. Bronner’s Magic Foam Tub Experience, late-night jam sessions, wine and beer tastings, and vendor villages offering handmade goods, festival wear, art, and treasures only found at High Sierra. Plus, the many popular food vendors serve delicious, nourishing food bound to please the most finicky of palettes.
High Sierra is ideal for kids of all ages — with daily whimsical parades, a vibrant Family Village, professional childcare from Rockin’ Nannies, and easy access to the rivers, trails, and breathtaking beauty of the Feather River Canyon.
This year’s lineup is a testament to High Sierra’s mission of discovery, featuring artists like Molly Tuttle, Lyrics Born, ALO, Dogs in a Pile, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, and rising star Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge. Other highlights include John Craigie, Mikaela Davis, The Slip, Steve Poltz, and a special performance by Amy Helm and the Helm Midnight Family Ramble, marking the first time this project will appear outside of the barn that her father Levon Helm, drummer for The Band made famous in Woodstock.
At least four members of Trey Anastasio Band will appear in various projects, including LaMP (Russ Lawton, Ray Paczkowski, and Scott Metzger), Jennifer Hartswick as artist-at-large, and Natalie Cressman performing Brazilian jazz with Ian Faquini.
The 2025 lineup is nearly complete, with just two slots remaining: the Sunday night closer, still to be announced, and the winner of this year’s High Sierra Band Contest.
Margulies notes, “Our goal has always been to turn people on to new music and create space for magic to happen — not just on the big stages, but in the small, serendipitous moments. From legacy acts to newcomers, the lineup is built to surprise and delight.”
High Sierra also introduces exciting upgrades for 2025:
· The Lagniappe Lounge, a new indoor venue with a full music lineup, lounge seating, cocktails, and shade.
· Later daily start times and expanded shade at the Grandstand Stage.
· The debut of The Happy Glamper, a premium climate-controlled glamping option
· Continued growth of the Ambassador Program and the FestivALL VIP Pass.
Says Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, artist-at-large: “High Sierra is a musical playground. From intimate Troubadour Sessions to Playshops and full-stage sets, it's a convergence point where once-in-a-lifetime collaborations happen — and lifelong friendships begin.”
Steve Poltz adds, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year. People sparkling, singing, dancing, with hugs and parades and spontaneity. Just walking the grounds is an adventure. It feeds my soul.”
Margulies closes, “We're not chasing big name headliners. We’re building community. Anyone on the lineup could be your next favorite artist. That’s the High Sierra way."
About Dave Margulies: Producer of High Sierra Music Festival, Margulies has been involved in music for over 40 years, dating back to 1979, beginning with his days in college radio at WTUL (Tulane University) in New Orleans. From there, he went to work for the seminal New Orleans band The Radiators, doing radio promotion. After leaving New Orleans in 1983 (which included a one-year stint cooking in the kitchen at Commander's Palace), he spent 7 years working with the radio trade magazine CMJ in New York, where he was managing editor. From there, Margulies took a position as A&R manager for Sony Music in San Francisco and managed the alternative industrial rock band CONSOLIDATED. He left Sony in 1995 to become a partner/producer of High Sierra.
About Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds: Set in the outstanding landscape of the High Sierras with fragrant pines, where the days are filled with warm sunshine and the nights give way to cool mountain breezes. It’s a venue with 65 acres of open space, lush green grass, camping facilities, a racetrack with a grandstand, and conference buildings. It is accessible by two airports in either direction and is conveniently located to the nearby small town of Quincy, CA. http://www.plumas-sierracountyfair.net/
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TICKETS: https://www.tixr.com/groups/highsierramusic/events/high-sierra-music-festival-2025-123511
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