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Reggae on the River

County Line Ranch · Piercy, CA

Why you should go…

Reggae on the River is an annual three day reggae festival held each August along the Eel River near Piercy, California. Founded in 1984 as a benefit for the Mateel Community Center, it draws campers for multiple days of live reggae performances. The 2026 edition ran August 14 to 16 at County Line Ranch near Piercy and was headlined by Burning Spear.

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  • #festival
  • #camping
  • #reggae
  • #outdoor

Good to know

General nightlife guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Doors, showtime, last call

    Three different times, and only one of them is usually on the poster. Check all three.

  • Covers and minimums are normal

    Weekend nights often carry a door charge or a per-person minimum, especially for table seating.

  • Bring ID either way

    Age policies shift by night and by room, so carry it even if you have not been asked in years.

  • Weeknights show the room properly

    Quieter nights are the ones where you can actually hear the band and find a seat.

What's around here?

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