The Golden Road Gathering brings together 32 diverse artists for three days of rock, funk, americana, bluegrass, and pop music in Placerville, California from May 15-17, 2026. The festival lineup features headliners including Lettuce, Leftover Salmon, The Hip Abduction, and Cuban funk sensation Cimafunk, alongside notable acts like The Polish Ambassador, BoomBox, and Chali 2na & Cut Chemist. With performers spanning from funk pioneers to bluegrass innovators and representing both United States and Cuban musical traditions, the festival offers an eclectic mix of genres for music lovers seeking variety. The three-day event showcases established touring acts alongside emerging artists across multiple stages of rock, funk, and americana performances.

The Golden Road Gathering is a three-day standalone music festival.