Jump Into Summer ’25

Join us for the FREE family-friendly celebration of music, art, food, drinks, dancing, sunshine, and fun!
Concert

Jun 06, 5:00 pm

SCA Campus
$FREE

Friday June 6 | 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 uplifting and boogie-inducing music by Wildermiss and DJ Alexander Great.

While registration is not necessarily required, it is greatly appreciated. We use these registrations to plan our event to make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible for you and your fellow festival-goers.

Registration for this event is coming soon!

Jump Into Summer Chair Policy

NEW THIS YEAR:
TLDR; if you want a chair spot, come early.

Chairs are allowed at Jump into Summer on a first come, first serve basis. We will have a section of our plaza that is designated for chairs, this is the only location where guests are allowed chairs. Once this section is full, we will have a space for your to safely tuck away your chairs until the end of the night.

Wildermiss

The Music

We’re bringing the sunshine to Jump into Summer with upbeat, electrifying, and energetic music! We’ll start the night off dancing with Chicago-based DJ Alexander Great then we’ll keep things hoppin’ with indie rock band Wildermiss, coming all the way from Colorado to share their sonic adventure.

Food Trucks + 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 BBQ to sweet treats – we’ve got just the thing you’re craving.

Creative Cocktails

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, 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.

Corridor Exhibit @ SCA

The Art

It wouldn’t be an SCA party without meet and greet opportunities with professional artists John Pendleton + Zahrah Resh.

Thank you to our sponsors

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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The Music

HEADLINER

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Wildermiss

Wildermiss, an indie rock band originally from Denver and now based in Nashville, released their first full-length LP in October 2023. Fronted by the Emma Cole on vocals and synth, with Joshua Hester on guitar and Caleb Thoemke on drums, their musical journey has taken them far and wide, accumulating more miles than you can imagine. With their undeniable talent and unwavering dedication, Wildermiss has become a beloved fixture in the hearts of their fans. Prepare to be captivated by their album, a testament to their creative evolution and a sonic adventure unlike any other.

6:00 – 7:00 pm

DJ Alexander Great

Alexander Great is a St. Louis-born, Milwaukee-raised, and Chicago-based DJ with a passion for people & creating positive vibes.

He’s built a music catalog that spans generations and genres, taking listeners on a unique journey through hip-hop, soul, funk, R&B, jazz, indie rock, deep house, and bops from all over Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. He founded and hosts GOOD NEWS RADIO, an independent radio format mix series, highlighting fresh faces, sounds, & voices from diverse backgrounds, and co-founded Parallel Park Chicago, an outdoor music and comedy show.

Alexander performs for various brands, restaurants/bars, concerts, and special events including the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sinfonietta, Hoxton Hotel, Freehand Hotel, Emporium Arcade Bars, The Pop Up, and The Whistler. You can find Alexander Great each month at one of his two residencies: Hella Nice every second Friday at Easy Does It and The Great Wine Down every last Sunday at All Together Now.

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