2026 EVENTS
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GRAND RE-OPENING
The Wilson family decided it was time to pass the saloon to new caretakers committed to continuing the tradition of this legendary Marin establishment. We have made improvements to the saloon and are open once again! Stop by to kick off the new year in our historic bar.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
We are officially reopened for
2026!
THE PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON
Upcoming Events
KICKING OFF THE YEAR
electric mafia
Saturday, Feb 14, 2026
8:00 pm
Electric soul/jazz mostly instrumental.
All star cast Scott Law (Phil Lesh and friends), Danny Eisenberg (Mother hips, counting crows), Joe Kyle Jr. (Waybacks), JT John, Jeremy D’Antonio (San Geronimo)
Forest knolls bluegrass jam
Thursday, Feb, 19, 2026
7:00 – 11:00 pm
Free Bluegrass Community Event
Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!
damma damma
Friday, Feb 20, 2026
8:30 pm
Born out of rhythm & percussion Damma Damma is a music collective of cinematic soundscapes rooted in psychedelic jazz & rock
Opener: Caravan 222 has been compared to such contemporary groups as Natural Child, Nude Party, Sturgill Simpson.
the bluegrass blowouts
Thursday, Feb 21, 2026
8:00 pm
Local bluegrass band from the Fairfax/San Anselmo area, known for high-energy traditional tunes and soul crushing sad songs. Featuring Ryan Breen (banjo), Dana Frankel (fiddle), Scott Gates (mandolin), Pat Gagen (guitar), and Zach Sharpe (bass).
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location
1 Castro Street
Forest Knolls, CA 94933
2026 HOURS
Wed - Thurs 1pm - 11pm
Fri -Sat 3pm - 2am
Sun 1pm - 11pm
Open on Tuesday, starting 2/24!
PHONE
415.488.9235
you must be 21 or over to enter paper mill creek saloon.
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