Bluegrass at the Taproom: Broken Compass Jubilee at Woodhouse Brewing, 8/16/26

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Bluegrass at the Taproom: Broken Compass Jubilee at Woodhouse Brewing, 8/16/26

A concise guide to a full-day bluegrass gathering in Santa Cruz featuring four hours of Broken Compass inside and outside Woodhouse Brewing.

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Bluegrass at the Taproom: Broken Compass Jubilee at Woodhouse Brewing, 8/16/26.

Duration
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
Santa Cruz
Operator
Winter Warmer Festival
Category
Brewery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

On August 16, 2026, Woodhouse Brewing in Santa Cruz hosts a full day of bluegrass, a lively mix of indoor and outdoor music that centers on four hours of Broken Compass — a tight, energetic string-band set that drives the festival’s pulse from midday into evening.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SET

Four hours with Broken Compass

The centerpiece of the Jubilee is four hours of Broken Compass bluegrass — extended, high-energy performances that anchor the day’s musical arc.

THE VENUE

Taproom, beer garden and porch — inside and out

Woodhouse Brewing stages the Jubilee across indoor and outdoor spaces, giving the event a layered atmosphere that moves from taproom acoustics to open-air banter.

THE RHYTHM

A full-day bluegrass gathering

The Jubilee is presented as a full-day experience, with music and brewery vibes spanning the afternoon and early evening for a sustained celebration of string-band music.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

From noon to early evening the site hums with bluegrass: a brewery as concert hall, alternating moments of close-up acoustic detail inside with wind and sun on the beer garden outside. Broken Compass supplies four hours of music that give the day a clear through-line, and the event’s full-day span lets the crowd settle into a relaxed but energized rhythm.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this Jubilee suits — and what’s not specified about suitability.

1
Bluegrass fansIdeal: the event is centered on four hours of Broken Compass and is built around continuous bluegrass performance.
2
Craft-beer and brewery-goersWell matched: the festival takes place at Woodhouse Brewing, combining live music with the brewery setting.
3
Families with childrenPotentially suitable: the source provides no age or participant restrictions, but the setting is a brewery and attendees should judge appropriateness for children themselves.
4
Guests with accessibility or health needsUndetermined from the source: no specific accessibility, capacity, age, or health restrictions are provided, so contact the operator for details if you have access or care requirements.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

No specific gear or packing list was provided in the source material.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When does Broken Compass Jubilee take place?

The event is scheduled on August 16, 2026, running from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Who is performing?

The Jubilee features four hours of performances by Broken Compass.

Where is the event located?

The festival takes place at Woodhouse Brewing in Santa Cruz, California.

Is the music indoors or outdoors?

The event blends indoor and outdoor settings at Woodhouse Brewing.

Who operates the event?

The operator listed for the event is Winter Warmer Festival.