5 Everyone knows about Coachella and Outside Lands. But what about the festivals that celebrate jazz, classical and bluegrass music? Here are five worth a visit.
Ojai Music Festival
This festival, which showcases classical and contemporary artists, has unfolded every June in parks, theaters and other Ojai venues for more than 70 years, each time imagined by a different music director. Grammy Award-winning Patricia Kopatchinskaja, for example, directed this year’s festival in Ojai in June; www.ojaifestival. org.
Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
The California Bluegrass Festival’s annual family-friendly, four-day gathering brings together top acts in bluegrass, old-time and gospel on three stages in Grass Valley in June; http:// fathersdayfestival.com
Valley of the Moon Music Festival
This one-of-a-kind Sonoma festival celebrates Classical and Romantic chamber music by Haydn, Brahms and more, performed on the period instruments for which the music was written. July 14-29. http://valley ofthemoonmusic festival.org
Mendocino Winesong
A philanthropic event, Winesong combines food, wine and beer — from nearly 50 Northern California purveyors — with live jazz, bebop, calypso, swing and more. September 7-8; https:// www.winesong.org
Monterey Jazz Festival
More than 500 artists perform on eight stages throughout the 20-acre, oak treestudded Monterey County Fairgrounds. Headliners include Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis and Dianne Reeves. September 21-23; www. montereyjazzfestival.org