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
Blue Lake Faculty Showcase
Saturday, June 29th @ 7:15-8:15pmPresented by Blue Lake Winds, Strings, and Percussion Faculty
Blue Lake Festival Band
Sunday, June 30th @ 8:00-9:00pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Trae Blanco, conductor
July 2024
Blue Lake Staff Band
Friday, July 5th @ 7:15-8:15pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Trae Blanco, conductor
Blue Lake Festival Orchestra
Saturday, July 6th @ 8:00-9:00pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Raphael Jiménez, conductor
Blue Lake Festival Band
Sunday, July 14th @ 8:00-9:00pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Kevin Sedatole, conductor
Blue Lake Staff Band
Friday, July 19th @ 7:15-8:15pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Kevin Sadatole, conductor
Blue Lake Festival Orchestra
Saturday, July 20th @ 8:00-9:00pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Alexander Jiménez, conductor
Supporter Gathering Reception to follow
Blue Lake Festival Band
Sunday, July 28th @ 8:00-9:00pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Rodney Dorsey, conductor
August 2024
Blue Lake Staff Band
Friday, August 2nd @ 7:15-8:15pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Rodney Dorsey, conductor
Blue Lake Festival Orchestra
Saturday, August 3rd @ 8:00-9:00pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Kimcherie Lloyd, conductor
Falcone Guest Artist Recital
Sunday, August 4th @ 7:30-8:30pmMai Kokubo, Euphonium
Blue Lake Faculty Showcase
Saturday, August 10th @ 7:15-8:15pmPresented by Blue Lake Winds, Strings, and Percussion Faculty
Falcone Adjudicator Recital
Saturday, August 10th @ 7:30-8:30pmBlue Lake Festival Band & Falcone Soloists
Sunday, August 11th @ 8:00-9:00pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Trae Blanco, conductor
Falcone Festival Competition (artist)
Monday, August 12th @ 7:00-9:30pmBlue Lake Festival Band
Blue Lake Staff Band
Friday, August 16th @ 7:15-8:15pmDr. Salvador Brotons, conductor
James Ross, conductor
Blue Lake Festival Orchestra Season Finale
Saturday, August 17th @ 8:00-9:00pmLive Broadcast on Blue Lake Public Radio
Dr. Salvador Brotons, conductor