Save the Dates – Buttermilk Jamboree June 19-21, 2026
creating cultural connections
Buttermilk Jamboree is a three day festival of music and arts that takes place at the beautiful Circle Pines Center in Delton, MI.
A truly family-friendly festival, the Buttermilk Jamboree features rustic overnight camping, dozens of local and regional performers, workshops, swimming, dancing, local food and goods vendors, craft beer and wine, dedicated kids area complete with performers and crafts, and SO much more!! Join us in June each year for a fun-filled experience of music, food, arts, education and community for the whole family to enjoy!!
Most attendees choose to camp in tents on site but there are a variety of lodging options available. Bring an RV (make sure to get an RV Pass), a pop-up camper, a tent or rent a cabin on-site. Not interested in staying the night? Day passes are available.
A BIG THANK YOU to our 2025 Incredible Sponsors!
Individual Sponsors
- (In Loving Memory of) Millie Lambert
- Deb Olson
- Sharice Beals
- Michael Burns
- Katrina Allemang
- Lora Lemaire
- Jonathon & Jennifer Bailey
- Janis & Carrie Baskers
- Diane Cusick
Buttermilk Jamboree
Ticket Sales will be available to purchase starting in 2026.
Memories That Last a Lifetime
The Buttermilk Jamboree is a weekend that your family will be talking about for months and years to come. Our festival is truly a time to gather, play, rest, dance and retreat as you let the worries of the week fade away and enjoy music and community. Check out a preview of what we have to offer!!
Great Music
The Buttermilk Jamboree attracts a diverse and eclectic group or performers. Past headliners have included: Las Cafeteras, Nikki Hill, May Erlewine, and Donna and the Buffalo. Take a look at our past lineups to see more!!
Family Friendly
We are proud to be one of the most family-friendly music festivals in the area. A dedicated family camp area, a kid’s music stage, and a huge variety of activities will make this a weekend your family will look forward to each year.
Beautiful Location
Located on the sprawling grounds of the 300+ acres of Circle Pines, festival attendees typically enjoy camping for the weekend or renting one of the onsite cabins. There’s more to do than music!! Take a dip in the lake, go mushroom hunting, explore the trails, or join some of our workshops to learn something new.
Get Involved
It truly takes a village to make Buttermilk what it is. Get involved as a musical artist, a vendor or a volunteer or a workshop leader. Every person at Buttermilk has something to offer to the world, and the beauty of the Buttermilk Jamboree is found in what we can offer one another.
Performer Submissions
Want to jam with us in the woods? Have an amazing performer in mind? If you are a performer and would like to be considered for booking at the Buttermilk Jamboree, or a CPC member who would like to offer a suggestion, get in touch!
Volunteer
There are two ways to volunteer to help make the Buttermilk Jamboree possible. Volunteer beforehand at a Workbee Weekend to help get Circle Pines ready to host or help out during the festival and enjoy discounted admission and free swag!
Sponsor the Event
The Buttermilk Jamboree would not be possible without the generous contributions of many local businesses, organizations and individuals throughout our community. A variety of sponshorship packages are available to suit your needs.
Become a Vendor
Food, craft, and non-profit vendors are invited to apply to be an official vendor for the 2025 Butermilk Jamboree. We prioritize vendors that source ingredients locally and have a focus on sustainability and just practices.
Orchard Stage
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Opening Ceremony
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4:00pm
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Wayland Jazz Band
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5:00pm
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Kait Rose and The Band of Thorns
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7:00pm
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Welcome to Circle Pines
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9:10pm
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Mucca Pazza
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9:30-11:00pm
Sugar Bush
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Brandon Fitzpatrick and The Element
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6:00pm
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Great Lakes Brass Band
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8:00pm
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Cabildo
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11:10pm-12:10am
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Jordan Hamilton with Help from Friends
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12:40-2:00am
Garden Stage
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Corn Fed Girls
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6:00pm
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Cold Mountain Child
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8:00pm
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Adam Gottlieb and OneLove
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11:45pm-1:00am
Kids' Commons
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BenJammin
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5:00pm
Orchard Stage
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The Go Rounds
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11:00am
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Samuel Nalangira
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1:00pm
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Crys Matthews
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3:00pm
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Eagle Medicine Dancers
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5:00pm
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The Mainstays
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7:00pm
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THANK YOUs
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9:15pm
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Laura Rain and the Caesars
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9:30-11:00pm
Sugar Bush
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The Music Medicine Collective
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10:00am
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Hawks and Owls
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12:00pm
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HWT
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2:00pm
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Jive at Five
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4:00pm
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The Rebel Eves
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6:00pm
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Chirp
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8:00pm
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Y-Not
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11:10pm-12:10am
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Jordan Hamiton with Help from Friends
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12:40-2:00am
Garden Stage
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Water Protectors Panel
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10:00am
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Great Lakes Brass Parade
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12:00pm
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The Music of Circle Pines
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2:00pm
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The Mickeys
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4:00pm
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Megan Dooley Trio
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6:00pm
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The Nathan Moore Affair
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8:00pm
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Space Bar
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11:45pm-1:00am
Apple Chapel
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Open Mic
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Dances of Universal Peace
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12:00-1:30pm
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Bob and Zach
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2:00pm
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Chuck Whiting Jr.
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3:00pm
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Slow Jam with Hawks and Owls
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4:00pm
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Payton and Annabelle
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5:00pm
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Waltz Hour with Hawks and Owls
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6:00pm
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Jaik Willis
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7:00pm
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How a Song is Born with Audra Kubat
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8:00pm
Kids' Commons
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Kids Yoga with Sarah
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11:00am
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Family Songwriting for Joyful Expression with Audra Kubat
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12:00pm
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Mandala Suncatchers with Kim
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1:00pm
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Jump Bunny String Band
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2:00pm
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International Folk Dance for Beginners with Noah
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3:00pm
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Make and Take Jingle Sticks Jam Session with Beaver X-ing
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4:00pm
Orchard Stage
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Interfaith Spiritual Hour with Adam Gottlieb, Amber Hasan & Audra Kubat
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10:00am
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The Red Sea Pedestrians
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12:00pm
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Full Cord
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2:00pm
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Adrian & Meredith
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4:00-5:30pm
Sugar Bush
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Schrock Brothers
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11:00am
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The Missing Generation
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1:00pm
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The Incantations
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3:00pm
Garden Stage
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Rabbit Fur
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11:00am
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Zondo
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1:00pm
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The Bootstrap Boys
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3:00pm
Apple Chapel
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Dances of Universal Peace
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10:00-11:30am
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Victor McManemy
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12:00pm
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Adam Gottlieb (solo)
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2:00pm
Kids' Commons
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Kids Yoga with Sarah
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10:00am
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Mister E
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11:00am
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Kids Tree Walk with Em
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12:00pm
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Jellyfish Jam Camp with Katelynn
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1:00pm
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Petoskey Stone Polishing with Kim
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2:00pm
Festival Details
There are lots of details involved in a weekend festival, we’ve done our best to include as much info as possible below! Click each image to get more info! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Past Years of the Buttermilk Jamboree
Buttermilk Jamboree is a music festival going on 11 years of celebrating music, gathering, playing, resting, dancing in our very own peaceful Center Pines Center. Check out some of our past Jamborees!
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