About:

The ForestFest is a revitalization of the 20-year tradition of the Solar Cook-Off and Music Festival organized by Blackhawk Solar.

Now under Sierra Institute for Community and Environment's lead, the event will benefit forest restoration, wildfire mitigation, and community development in California's Sierra Nevada region! 

Schedule:

TICKETS DO NOT INCLUDE CAMPING! CAMPING MUST BE PURCHASED ON LOCATION FROM THE CAMPGROUND HOST. CAMPING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. $20 per campsite. 

ATTN: New dates due to Dixie Fire. Some bands may change.  Stay tuned for updates.  All events will now be outside at the campground. 

Friday, September 17th Night KickOff (Tickets Sold Separately): 

Opener Aris James 7:30- 8:30 pm; Headliner: Boot Juice 8:30 pm Location: Historic Taylorsville Hall (with the iconic spring-loaded dance floor!) 

Saturday, September 18th DAY Schedule (Tickets Sold Separately): 

• Bands from 10am to 7 PM see website for full list of Saturday bands
• Arts & Crafts Vendors
• Kid's Corner
• Fun Food Choices
• Gorgeous creek-side setting

Saturday, September 18th  Evening Concert (Tickets Sold Separately): 

Headliner: Object Heavy 8:30 pm and Smokey the Groove at 11 pm; Location: Historic Taylorsville Hall (with the iconic spring-loaded dance floor!) 

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Important notice re COVID-19: Sierra Institute is following all state and county health and safety guidelines for COVID-19. As of July 2021, masks are not required at outside gatherings. Those with COVID-19 vaccinations are allowed to be unmasked during indoor gatherings, however, anyone unvaccinated must wear a mask while attending indoor gatherings. By participating in this event unmasked, you are self-attesting that you are vaccinated. 

Please note that any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed while in attendance at the event.  By attending this event you assume the risk and responsibility for your own health and safety and are expected to follow the state and county guidelines.