The Great 48 Jam 2026

Our favorite way to kick off the new year! The Great 48 Bluegrass Jam returns to the Bakersfield Marriott hotel Thursday, January 15 through Sunday, January 18. This four-day event is packed with hosted and free-form jams, instructional workshops, open mic opportunities and performances.

RESERVATIONS at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center are available now at californiabluegrass.org/cbaevent/great48 for CBA members (as well as current members of other represented bluegrass associations). Reservations for the general public open on Sept 15th.

ALL-ACCESS PASS: The cost for the full event is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. This will entitle you to attend ALL the hosted jams, the open mic show, performances, master class sessions and other activities. This small fee will allow the CBA to continue producing this very popular event.

🔗 Purchase an All-Access Pass at www.tix.com/ticket-sales/cba/4889/event/1435662

🔗 More info at californiabluegrass.org/cbaevent/great48

Also check out other Workshops in Bakersfield.