The purpose of the California Bluegrass Association is to encourage, foster, and cultivate the preservation, appreciation, understanding, enjoyment, support, and performance of Bluegrass, Old-time, gospel, and traditional instrumental and vocal music of the United States. The CBA celebrates the diverse cultural origins of Bluegrass and Old-time music traditions, and seeks to foster a community that welcomes and encourages all forms of participation and involvement by people of all backgrounds.