Members, join us for the Hiawatha Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at the Bluff Street Station. Dinner and the Annual Meeting will be from 6-7 PM (members only), followed by music from the Hiawatha House Band and a community square dance from 7:30-9 PM (open to the public)!
Our Master Artist Series returns with the wonderful Frank Youngman and Seth Bernard. The week kicks off with a Live at the Fold concert on Thursday, October 22nd at 6 pm, followed by two workshops on Saturday, October 24th. We will kick off the workshops at 11 am with a Singer/Songwriter Workshop, followed at 1230pm with a Songs of Water Workshop. Frank and Seth will also spend time in the community sharing traditional music with area students at several local schools (not open to the public, but pretty darn amazing … read more Master Artist Series: Frank Youngman and Seth Bernard
August 13th, Hiawatha Music Co-Op is thrilled to have Kitty Donohoe as our first Live at the Fold concert of the month! A bit about Kitty: Ann Arbor-based songwriter and Michigan Emmy recipient Kitty Donohoe is not an Irish or Celtic singer, but she clearly draws from that part of her heritage, as well as her American roots, as an artist. Iconic WFMT-Chicago folk dj Rich Warren calls Kitty “far above and beyond most singersongwriters.” She writes music that has been called “earthy, luminous and compelling” (The Weekender) and she’s been praised in the press equally … read more Live at the Fold: August Concerts
Hiawatha’s annual Pre-Fest Concert will be happening on July 9th from 6-8 PM at Ore Dock Brewing Company! 🎉 The Annie and Rod Capps Quartet will be gracing the stage as our musical guests. The Annie & Rod Capps Quartet features Jason Dennie on mandolin and Ozzie Andrews on bass. Their distinctive take on Americana/Folk highlights exceptional musicianship and inventive arrangements that support layered, insightful songwriting through dynamic, playful performances, inviting laughter, reflection, and meaningful connections from living rooms to festival stages. This event will be the last opportunity to purchase Hiawatha … read more July 9th: Hiawatha Pre-Fest Concert
Join us for the annual Beer Release Concert at Blackrocks Brewery on July 1st from 6-8 PM! There is a new band in town…Introducing, The Hiawatha Campfire Collective! This is a rotating band of local musicians, and they are excited to make their debut at the Beer Release Concert!🍻 2026 is the 10-year anniversary of Blackrocks Hiawatha Ale. This year, @blackrocksbrewery created a Summer Citrus Ale! 📣 Tickets for the Hiawatha Music Festival will be sold during the Concert. We can’t wait to see you there! HAPPY HIAWATHA! 🎶
Join us on Wednesday, June 17th outside The Hiawatha Fold for the last community Square Dance before Festival! 🌀 There will be a Members-Only Potluck inside from 5:30-6:30 PM followed by the Community Square Dance outside which is FREE & open to the public! Dancing will be accompanied by The Hiawatha House Band and local caller, Jo Foley! Can’t wait to see you there! 🎶
Join the Marquette Ukulele Group at The Fold on May 27th from 6:00-7:30 PM! All ages and experience levels welcome!
Join us on May 21st at the Hiawatha Fold for the last Songwriter’s Woodshed of 2026! We are thrilled to have Sam Luna as our special guest host. A mini-concert, an open mic, & workshop in one. Each month, a guest songwriter/band shares a song, their creative process, and a sing-along to start the open mic. Songwriters sign up, perform on stage, and receive great feedback from guest & attendees. The guest closes with another original and Q&A. Where: The Fold 1015 N 3rd St Marquette, MI. at Village shopping Ctr.
This is the LAST HOTAP of 2026! Cloverland is gracing us with a performance to ring in the festival season. We hope you join us! 🪕🎶 This event will be on May 20 at Ore Dock Brewing Co from 6-8 PM. We will be having a Hiawatha Music Festival Ticket Raffle you don’t want to miss! 🎟️
Please visit https://hiawathamusic.org/order-wristbands-camping-tags-parking-passes/ for ordering advanced ticket sale weekend wristbands & camping passes. Advanced ticket sales will end on July 9th, the same day as the Hiawatha Prefest Concert.