The Bluegrass Patriots perform at our 21st Annual Bluegrass Festival. Oh, what harmony!Volunteers finally get to relax after construction of the festival stage.NNBA volunteers at a post festival campground jam.The F-150's perform at our 21st annual Bluegrass Festival. They are hot!Gorgy Ohliger "The Banjo-ologist" demonstrates at a workshop during our 22nd Annual Bluegrass Festival.

The 2008 Bower's Mansion Bluegrass Festival

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The festival is held at the Bower's Mansion Regional Park. It is is centrally located to many communities in both Northern Nevada and Northern California.

Reno: The park is less than 25 miles from downtown with a drive usually less than 30 minutes. Take US-395 South from Reno to SR-429 (Old US-395). Turn right and follow the signs.

Carson City: The park is located within 15 miles from most locations in Carson City. Drive time is usually less than 20 minutes. Take US-395 North to SR-429 (Old US-395). Turn left and follow the signs.

Incline Village: Less than 30 miles. About 45 minutes driving time. Take SR-431 (Mt. Rose Hwy.) to US-395 South) toward Carson City to SR-429 (Old US-395). Turn right and follow the signs.

South Lake Tahoe: About 45 miles with a drive of less than an hour. Take US-50 toward Carson City. Keep right remaining on US-50 at the junction of US-50 and Hwy 28. Take US-395 North (left) through Carson City to SR-429 (Old US-395). Turn left and follow the signs.

Fernley: Approximately 55 miles. Drive time less than an hour.

Sacramento: About 160 miles. Less than 2 1/2 hours.