Public Coast Farm kicks off Blueberry Jams this Saturday, July 25

The Public Coast Farm, a 40-acre culinary farm that is part of the Public Coast Brewing family of companies, is hosting its premier event of the season as part of its Summer at the Farm celebration this Saturday, July 25: Blueberry Jams, featuring music, beer, and blueberries from 12 to 7pm.

The festivities are part of Public Coast’s 10th anniversary, and guests to the Farm can enjoy Public Coast’s beer, picking blueberries, and listening to reggae music. Cost to attend is $25 in advance (tickets can be purchased online here) or $35 at the door.

Details from the press release:

Fresh-picked blueberries, local craft beer, live music, and family-friendly activities highlight farm’s summer celebration

What: Public Coast Farm is hosting Blueberry Jams, a one-day U-Pick blueberry, beer, and music celebration presented by Public Coast Brewing Co. in honor of the brewery’s 10th anniversary. Guests are invited to spend a sun-soaked summer afternoon in Banks, Oregon picking fresh blueberries, sipping Public Coast Brewing Co. craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages, and enjoying live world-class reggae music in a scenic farm setting. This summer, 100% of proceeds from U-Pick blueberry sales will benefit North Coast Land Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust dedicated to protecting Oregon’s northern coastal lands and seascapes.

Each ticket includes one pint of blueberries, with guests free to explore the farm and pick from up to eight varieties of farm-grown blueberries. Local food vendors will also be on-site with food available for purchase. The live music lineup features four acclaimed reggae artists: Dan Kelly of Fortunate Youth, Jubba White, Aaron Nigel Smith, and King Thayo.

Musical Guests:

• Dan Kelly of Fortunate Youth: Dan Kelly, the soulful frontman of Southern California reggae-rock band Fortunate Youth, has been spreading good vibes and positive energy since the band’s formation in Hermosa Beach, CA, in 2009. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Dan is a self-taught guitarist and songwriter who first picked up music on an acoustic guitar gifted to him on his twelfth birthday.
• Jubba White: Jubba White is a No. 1 Billboard-charting Reggae producer, a Grammy-nominated session musician and vocalist that charted at No. 3 on the iTunes Reggae chart. Jubba is also the founder of White Stone Productions and led Dubtonic Kru to victory in the 2010 Global Battle of the Bands in Malaysia, representing Jamaica among bands from 17 countries and earning the title “Best New Band in the World.”
• Aaron Nigel Smith: Aaron Nigel Smith is a Grammy-nominated musician and Billboard #1 recording artist who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Winnipeg Folk Fest, Lollapooza, and Pickathon, and performed throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
• King Thayo: King Thayo is a dynamic and versatile artist with roots spanning Sacramento, USA, and Trinidad & Tobago. Raised in the vibrant musical landscape of the Caribbean, King Thayo has cultivated a distinctive sound, effortlessly blending Reggae, Hip-Hop, Afro-Fusion, Soul, World, R&B, and Pop.

When: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Hours: 12 pm – 7 pm
*Doors open at 11 am

Where: Public Coast Farm
22330 NW Fisher Rd, Banks, OR 97106

Tickets:

General Admission: Advance – $25 | Door – $35

• Admission
• One pint of blueberries
• Parking
• Live music
• Access to the farm

VIP: Advance – $75 | Door – $100

• Everything in GA
• Food voucher
• Dessert voucher
• Two drink vouchers
• Farm Gift to take home

Admission-Only Tickets (Must be accompanied by an adult)

• Youth: Ages 13 – 17 – $10
• Child: 12 & Under – Free

Link to purchase tickets: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/10243#buy-tickets. Follow @publiccoastfarm on Instagram for schedule updates and announcements.

I was invited to attend and check out the festivities, so I’m planning to be there; it will be my first time visiting the Farm so I will report on the event and my thoughts on the Farm itself.