Overview
Get off the grid and out of the grind. Join us under the magnificent skies of the Sleeping Bear for a family friendly evening of music. With shows in June, July, and August, there's something for everyone.

Plan now for an intimate evening of carefully curated live music. camping, local food, and song circles around campfires under the starry sky of Backyard Burdickville.

We hope to see you at the show!
Advance Tickets & Season Passes On Sale Now
Doors | 5:30pm
Show | 6pm
Season passes - $75
For a limited time only, purchase tickets for all 3 shows to make sure you don't miss out on any of the magic. Quantities are limited, so get them while you still can!
June 16, 2024 - $35
Seth Bernard
Jordan Hamiton
SoSoHiFi
July 14, 2024 - $45
The Accidentals
w/ Special Guest (TBA)
August 17, 2024 - $35
Elizabeth Landry
Laura Rain
Meet the artists
07.14.2024
The Accidentals
Long before glowing acclaim from ​NPR ​and ​Billboard​, packed shows, unforgettable festival appearances, millions of streams, and collaborations with everyone from BTS to Kaboom Collective, the journey of The Accidentals commenced in a public high school classroom in Traverse City, MI. As the story goes, concertmaster​ ​violinist Savannah Buist, and cellist, Katie Larson, raised their hands at the request for volunteers to play a music boosters concert and wound up being musical soulmates.
08.17.2024
Laura Rain
Detroit’s Laura Rain and the Caesars transform funky soul and R&B into their own unique vision. Inspired by the spirit of classic recordings of a bygone era, Laura Rain creates her own environment of expression with a powerful and soulful voice.
Elizabeth Landry Trio
Elizabeth is well known in many parts of the Mitten, buy her music is well traveled. Touring nationally and playing many well known theaters, breweries, festivals and venues. Elizabeth can be seen playing with her trio including Caul bluhm and well known steel guitarist Joe Wilson (Joe Wilson Trio,Steppin in It). With a 2018 album release under her full name Elizabeth Landry. Produced by bandmate Joe Wilson and recorded at The Holy Wah Studio in Maple City, MI. Whether she is playing solo or with the band, many are sure to get lost in Elizabeth’s sweet, smoky melodies, and storytelling lyrics.
Experience the music.
avoid the crowds.
stay the night.
We believe in limiting attendance so our audience has a front row seat to one of the best live music experiences in the area. Bring a blanket and a picnic, or explore ecclectic local creations from the Backyard Cafè -- only open for our summer series, offering a unique farm to festival experience.

Make it a vacation, and book a site at Backyard Burdickville. Come for the show, stay for the campfire. Bring your guitars & banjos for song swaps around our community fire pit and sleep under the vast open summer sky.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are allowed to join campers on leash in the campground area. Backyard Burdickville also offers an off leash dog friendly spot for your pup to roam off leash. However, dogs are not allowed in the festival grounds and the off leash area will be off limits during performances. 
Can I bring my own food?
Yes! We know that the cost of bringing the whole family out for a show can add up. Bring a cooler and stay a while. There will also be awesome food available for sale from the Backyard Café.
Can i bring my kids?
Yes! Kids 12 and under are FREE and student rates for kids and college students is $20 for all shows. Students will need to present their student ID to redeem their ticket at the gate.
More questions? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Location
Located in the heart of the Sleeping bear national lakeshore community
Backyard Burdickville
3805 West Empire Highway 
Empire, MI 
Located 6 miles east of the village of Empire,  Backyard Burdickville is just a quick commute to everything summer in Northern Michigan has to offer. Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Beaches, restaurants, shopping, & more.

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