4 Days of Music, Magic & Mountain Vibes Fourth Of July Weekend 2025
By Sierra Rec Magazine Staff
This July, the Sierra comes alive with rhythm, color, and community as the 33rd Annual High Sierra Music Festival returns to Quincy, California, from July 3–6, 2025. Set in the scenic heart of the Feather River Canyon, this beloved summer tradition offers four epic days of music, movement, and memory-making at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds—and trust us, it’s more than just a music festival. It’s a mountain experience you won’t want to miss. Tickets on Sales Now!
What Makes High Sierra So Special?
For more than three decades, High Sierra Music Festival has built its reputation as the Sierra’s most dynamic celebration of musical discovery. Each year, it blends genres and generations, from funk, soul, and Afrobeat to bluegrass, rock, jazz, and Americana.
Expect standout sets, spontaneous campsite jams, unexpected collabs, and all-day grooves across multiple stages—plus late-night shows, artist tributes, and magic-filled popup sets that keep fans dancing well past sundown.
This isn’t just about music—it’s a full-body, full-spirit experience. Daily yoga, theme camps, global food vendors, creative maker booths, and shady tree-lined lounging spots make it a festival that feels both intimate and immersive.
2025 Artist Lineup Highlights
The 2025 High Sierra lineup is stacked with fan favorites and fresh faces alike, including:
- ALO
- Lyrics Born
- The Slip
- John Craigie
- Grace Bowers
- Dogs in a Pile
- Karina Rykman
- Miko Marks
- Ron Artis II
- Midnight North
- Whiskerman
- The Rumble
- Molly Tuttle (expected)
- The Third Mind
- Steve Poltz
- Lucky Break
- Lebo & Friends
- Rainbow Girls
- Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
- And many more to be announced
Expect the unexpected—High Sierra is famous for surprise sit-ins, one-off jam sessions, and musical moments you won’t find anywhere else.
Family-Friendly, Camper-Ready, and Fully Immersive
Whether you’re tent camping, rolling in with your RV, or upgrading to Happy Glamping luxury, High Sierra makes it easy to stay on-site and stay connected. New this year: the FestivALL Pass, an all-day catered comfort upgrade that gives festival-goers a VIP-level chill zone and exclusive amenities.
And if you’re bringing the little ones? The festival has one of the best family-friendly atmospheres around, with a full Kid Zone, art activities, performances, and parades that turn the entire fairground into a roaming circus of sound and celebration.
Why Quincy?
Tucked into the northern Sierra, Quincy, CA, is an ideal host for an event like this—mountain air, towering pines, and the laid-back vibe of a true Sierra town. It’s close enough to make a weekend escape but remote enough to feel like you’ve truly stepped away from the everyday.
With access to hiking, swimming holes, mountain biking trails, and the Feather River, this festival is just the start of your Sierra summer adventure.
Event Listing Summary
What: 33rd Annual High Sierra Music Festival
When: Thursday, July 3 – Sunday, July 6, 2025
Where: Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, 204 Fairgrounds Road, Quincy, CA
Tickets: Buy Now on Tixr
Camping: Tent, RV, Glamping, and FestivALL options available
Family-Friendly: Yes – Kids Zone and daily kid events included
Website: www.highsierramusic.com
Plan Your Summer Around High Sierra
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind Sierra experience that blends community, creativity, and camping with unforgettable music, this is your moment. From sunup yoga to midnight jams under the stars, High Sierra Music Festival 2025 is ready to welcome you back with open arms and full hearts.
We’ll see you in Quincy.
