Campfire Concert Series

Presented by Black Creek Chattanooga

Fall 2024 Dates
September 7, September 20, October 4, October 18, November 1

Spring 2025 Dates
April 4, April 18, May 2, May 16, May 30

Thank you to our sponsors

Fall 2024 Lineup

Welcome to our Campfire Concert Series, where nature and melodies dance together in perfect harmony. Since 2021, we've been lighting up our 300-acre campus with the sounds of regional talent and the crackle of campfires.

September 7, 2024 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Johnny Balik is a Tennessee-based artist by way of Toronto. His style is the perfect blend of pop, R&B, and singer-songwriter. His genre-bending instrumentation and soulful vocals evoke captivating productions with catchy, quotable lyrics. Starting his musical journey in 2016, Johnny has garnered a reputation of releasing feel-good bops for us all to laugh, dance, and cry to.

Johnny Balik

September 20, 2024 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Meaning "Eternal", Milele Roots, has a unique style with Reggae as the foundation. The core band consists of: Yattie Westfield (drums and vocals), Christian Craan (bass), Jesse Jungkurth (guitar, harmonica, and vocals), Jonathan Wimpee (guitar, keys, and vocals), and Becky Ribiero (trumpet, percussion, and vocals). Milele Roots has performed all over the Southeast and released their first album "Eternal" on FocalPoint Records.

Milele Roots

Funk You

October 4, 2024 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.

For over a decade, Funk You has enchanted audiences with an unmistakably intoxicating blend of modern and vintage sounds. Comprised of eight kindred spirits, this close-knit troupe is driven by an unwavering passion for live performance and emboldened by their own exuberance - making them one of the most electrifying acts in contemporary funk.

Rising Fawn Social Club

October 18, 2024 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Rising Fawn Social Club is a band hailing from Lookout Mountain, GA, that shares eclectic melodies of bluegrass, country, and alt-pop. We hope you can come out and see some familiar faces on Friday night!

Randy Steele and the High Cold Wind

November 1, 2024 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Randy Steele and the High Cold Wind are a high energy bluegrass band based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Started in 2022 as a support band, they have since found themselves invited to multiple festivals across the Southeastern US. Randy Steele is joined with Tyler Martelli on guitar, John Boulware on mandolin, and Justin Hupp on the upright bass.

Season Pass Available to Members

Do you love music by the campfire? In addition to discounted ticket prices, our members have special access to the season pass. This exclusive ticket guarantees your spot at all five concerts this season, plus overnight access to camp at Reflection Riding after each event! Keep the good times rolling all autumn-long with a season pass.

FAQ

  • The ticket purchase includes campus access through the length of the concert, in addition to complimentary s'mores and beer from Hutton & Smith. Upon check-in, adults who would like to drink the provided alcohol will receive a wristband.

    Vendors will also be on-site with food available for purchase.

    For an additional fee, you can purchase a camping add-on that allows you camp on our field overnight after the concert ends.

  • Bring your camping chairs and blankets to settle down by the campfires. If you would like to drink alcohol provided by Hutton & Smith, also have your I.D. ready at check-in.

    Although vendors will be on-site with food for purchase, you can also bring your own picnic food.

  • When you first arrive, you will be greeted by our hospitality team, who will check you in through a car line and guide you towards parking.

    Please have your IDs and tickets ready for our team to hand out wristbands and scan your tickets.

  • Yes, all children ages 12 and under are free to attend our Campfire Concert Series. They do not require a ticket purchase.

This series is a journey into the heart of what makes our community tick in a setting that'll make your soul sing.

  • As you tap your foot to the rhythm, you're not just enjoying a show. You're becoming part of our story. 

  • Every concert weaves you deeper into the fabric of our mission, connecting you to the land, the music, and the community we're building together.

So come on out, breathe in the fresh air, feel the music in your bones, and discover what happens when we combine the best of nature and culture. Each concert is an invitation to reflect, connect, and engage with both nature and our community. Join us as we harmonize conservation, education, and the arts, creating unforgettable evenings under the Tennessee sky.