Friday June 7 | 5:00 - 10:00 pm
Welcome summer with us
We’re coming back again with the biggest FREE party of the year at Jump into Summer, highlighting all the things that make our little corner of the globe so creatively intriguing! We’ll welcome another incredible Michigan summer with big entertainment, bold imagination, and buckets of joy.
Doors open at 5:00 pm and hands-on activities begin with professional artists! Dust off those dancing shoes from a winter in the closet because the stage will be rocking all night long with beloved musicians including headliner Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, who “will take you across the mountains of Motown, through the fjords of folk, over the archipelagos of Americana, and-at last-into a funky firth, where only the fiercest of friendships can be found.”
Our pre-registration is now closed. You are still welcome to come to Jump into Summer, but you will need to register at the door. Please keep in mind that chair reservations and box seat reservations are not available.
Jump Into Summer Chair Policy
Guests are permitted to bring their own lawn chairs provided that they have secured a “chair reservation” in advance, as our space for seating is limited.
- Chair reservations are FREE and can be made when registering for the event online.
- NEW this year: Chair reservations will be held until 7:00 PM. After this time, any available chair spots will be made available to other guests.
- Chairs reservations will be confirmed when you check in at the event. Only chairs that have been tagged at check in will be permitted on the premises.
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers
The Music
We’re bringing the sunshine to Jump into Summer with upbeat, electrifying, and energetic music kicking off with Aaron James Wright and headliner Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers! Get ready to dance the night away as you celebrate all your favorite parts of summer!
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Aaron James Wright
- 7:30 - 9:30 pm - Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers
The Mobile Craze + more!
The Food
Everyone knows that you can’t dance all night on an empty stomach. That’s why we’re providing tons of incredible options to fuel your body to get moving! From tacos to sweet treats – we’ve got just the thing you’re craving.
Shorts Brewing
The Bar
Need to loosen up a little before you hit the dance floor? No worry – we’ve got that covered too. A full cash bar will be open and slinging our unique cocktails, specialty beers from Short’s Brewing Co, N/A beverages, and so much more! We’re getting creative behind the bar too – check out our Jump inspired specialty cocktails.
The WiP
The Fun
Join the SCA education team + The WiP at Play-tio for free hands-on projects for all ages with professional artists! Of course, it isn’t a party without friends, so we’ll be joined by some of our incredible community partners.
Coridor Exhibit @ the SCA
The Art
It wouldn’t be an SCA party without meet and greet opportunities with professional artists Shannon Mack + Hannah Burr.
Thank you to our sponsors
Pam + Joe Mauro
Oudoor Event Policies
We’re so excited to offer incredible experiences outdoors under the Saugatuck summer sun. Sometimes there are questions about what can and can’t be done at our outdoor events, we’re hoping to clear some of that up here.
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