Summer Arts Festival Calendar

Join us for a concert in the woods!

Blue Lake Summer Arts Festival events are free and open to the public, with the exception of the Grand Rapids Symphony performance on July 8 (for ticket information, contact Blue Lake Public Radio).

About our venues

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is a rustic campus in the middle of a 1,600 acre wilderness. Blodgett Recital Hall is a small air-conditioned indoor venue with theater-style seating. Stewart Shell and the Rose Theater are rustic outdoor venues where attendees sit on wooden bench-style seating and are exposed to weather and the occasional mosquito. Please plan accordingly.

Directions and Parking

Visit Directions for travel directions to our campus. Parking is located near each venue. The distance from the parking lot to Stewart Shell is approximately 100 yards and includes a small hill. The distance from the parking lot to Blodgett Recital Hall or the Rose Theater is approximately 30 yards on flat terrain. Rest rooms are available near each venue. If you plan to attend an evening performance and have concerns regarding access, please contact our administrative office at 800-221-3976. We are happy to assist!

Good to Know

Scheduled events are subject to change due to weather and other forces of nature. Phone our administrative office at 800-221-3796 to confirm details.

Support Blue Lake’s Summer Arts Festival

If you enjoy Blue Lake’s free concert series and would like to support this endeavor, please consider making a donation. More information is available at GIVE, and we thank you for your support!

June 2024

Calendar Changes

Please double check the date, time, and location of events for the month of June and early July as some may have changed. Thank you.

Blue Lake Faculty Showcase

Saturday, June 29th @ 7:15-8:15pm
Stewart Shell
Presented by Blue Lake Winds, Strings, and Percussion Faculty

Blue Lake Festival Band

Sunday, June 30th @ 8:00-9:00pm
Stewart Shelll
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Trae Blanco, conductor

July 2024

Blue Lake Staff Band

Friday, July 5th @ 7:15-8:15pm
Stewart Shell
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Trae Blanco, conductor

Blue Lake Festival Orchestra

Saturday, July 6th @ 8:00-9:00pm
Stewart Shell
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Raphael Jiménez, conductor

Blue Lake Festival Band

Sunday, July 14th @ 8:00-9:00pm
Stewart Shell
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Kevin Sedatole, conductor

Blue Lake Staff Band

Friday, July 19th @ 7:15-8:15pm
Stewart Shell
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Kevin Sadatole, conductor

Blue Lake Festival Orchestra

Saturday, July 20th @ 8:00-9:00pm
Stewart Shell
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Alexander Jiménez, conductor
Supporter Gathering Reception to follow

Blue Lake Festival Band

Sunday, July 28th @ 8:00-9:00pm
Stewart Shell
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Rodney Dorsey, conductor

August 2024

Blue Lake Staff Band

Friday, August 2nd @ 7:15-8:15pm
Stewart Shell
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Rodney Dorsey, conductor

Blue Lake Festival Orchestra

Saturday, August 3rd @ 8:00-9:00pm
Stewart Shell
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Kimcherie Lloyd, conductor

Falcone Guest Artist Recital

Sunday, August 4th @ 7:30-8:30pm
Blodgett Recital Hall
Mai Kokubo, Euphonium

Blue Lake Faculty Showcase

Saturday, August 10th @ 7:15-8:15pm
Stewart Shell
Presented by Blue Lake Winds, Strings, and Percussion Faculty

Falcone Adjudicator Recital

Saturday, August 10th @ 7:30-8:30pm
Blodgett Recital Hall

Blue Lake Festival Band & Falcone Soloists

Sunday, August 11th @ 8:00-9:00pm
Stewart Shell
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Trae Blanco, conductor

Falcone Festival Competition (artist)

Monday, August 12th @ 7:00-9:30pm
Blodgett Recital Hall
Blue Lake Festival Band

Blue Lake Staff Band

Friday, August 16th @ 7:15-8:15pm
Stewart Shell
Dr. Salvador Brotons, conductor
James Ross, conductor

Blue Lake Festival Orchestra Season Finale

Saturday, August 17th @ 8:00-9:00pm
Stewart Shell
Live Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Salvador Brotons, conductor