Northern California Folk-Rock Festival (1968)

The Northern California
Folk-Rock Festival I
GenreRock, pop, etc.
DatesMay 18–19, 1968
Location(s)Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, California
Years active1968, 1969
FoundersBob Blodgett

The Northern California Folk-Rock Festival was a music festival held at Family Park[1] in the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, California, on May 18–19, 1968 and promoted by Bob Blodgett.[2] It was the first of two such festivals held at the venue, being followed by the Northern California Folk-Rock Festival (1969).

The festival featured Country Joe and the Fish, The Animals, Jefferson Airplane, The Doors, Big Brother and the Holding Company feat. Janis Joplin, The Youngbloods, The Electric Flag, Kaleidoscope, Taj Mahal, and Ravi Shankar. And although not mentioned in the promotional material, the Grateful Dead also performed.[3]

Linda Segul created a poster.[1] Carson-Morris Studios also created a poster featuring Jim Morrison.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Lot Detail - 1968-Northern California Folk Rock Festival–Santa Clara Fairgrounds- Handbill-PAE Graded Mint 97
  2. ^ a b Lot Detail - 1968–Santa Clara County Fair Grounds- Doors-PAE Graded Near Mint 85
  3. ^ Northern California Folk-Rock Festival 1968 (KYA 1260 radio station issued handbill)