Band Contest 2026

Our Band Contest Semi-Finals are kicking off next month with 7 Regional shows throughout the Bay Area, Tahoe, Nevada City, Santa Cruz, and Ashland, OR. The winners of each regional event and the online contest all go into the FINALS round, where 2026 festival ticket holders vote on who gets to join. The band/artist with the most votes get a slot at the Vaudeville stage, and passes for their band for the weekend. 

NEW THIS YEAR: All semi-finalist winners will receive an invitation to play a set at our new Community Stage (with single day access free (non-camping), and multi-day passes at a discount).