Fernstock Highlights Reel
Fernstock poster created by Brad Kik
Fernstock Music Festival
Sunday, August 16, 2026
1:30pm – 5:30pm
We brought together some local artists (including from Fernwood) for an afternoon gathering of music, hot dogs & a classic Fernwood Potluck. The inaugural Fernstock event celebrated the joy of music and community!
Grand Traverse Circuit
225 W Fourteenth Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Musician Line-Up
A to Z is an indie-folk and alt-rock duo formed by singer-songwriters Audrey Mason and Zinnia Dungjen. Based in the Traverse City/Leelanau County area, the multi-instrumentalist pair—who met while studying at the Interlochen Arts Academy—has become a staple of the Northern Michigan live music scene. Known for their imagery-driven songwriting and engaging banter, they have opened for prominent artists including Five for Fighting and The Accidentals.
i.am.james. is the indie-folk project of Leelanau County-born singer-songwriter Sierra Cassidy. Blending contemporary folk, indie rock, and alternative pop, the music is known for captivating melodies and lush, introspective lyrics recorded deep in Northern Michigan. You can explore her tour dates and stream her latest releases on the iamjames Music Official Site or her iamjames Bandcamp Page, or catch her performing live at regional venues like The Alluvion.
Straight out of Traverse City, The Ampersands are a high-energy, 3-piece powerhouse trio dedicated to defining the Northern Michigan nightlife scene. Featuring Jesse Jefferson on guitar and vocals, Dan Rinckey on drums, and Fernwood’s own James Hawley on bass. The band keeps dance floors packed by delivering upbeat performances of popular top hits for weddings, private parties, and local venues like Kilkenny’s Irish Pub and Union Street Station.
Fernstock T-Shirts
Commemorate our inaugural festival and show your neighborhood pride with official Fernstock T-Shirt! We’re offering four different styles—including kids sizes —available in a variety of colors. Even better, a portion of every purchase goes directly back to supporting the Fernwood Neighborhood Association and future community events. Order by Friday, July 31st to ensure your shirt arrives in time to wear at the festival!
Order T-Shirts on our Bonfire Store
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Fernstock Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to our Sponsors* for making Fernstock possible and supporting our community through music.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
SOS Learning Lab is a neighborhood educational resource center located at 1222 Veterans Drive in Traverse City. Founded in 2010 by educator Debbie Caperton, the center provides personalized academic tutoring, executive functioning strategies, and mental health support for students ranging from ages 5 to 100.
Team One Credit Union is a community-focused financial institution located at 1202 Veterans Drive in Traverse City, known for its personalized banking and quick service. The branch features a 4.5-star rating with strong community praise for its on-the-spot fraud resolution, efficient loan officers, and dedicated small business support
*We are also very grateful to our anonymous friends who are supporting our inaugural Fernstock event!
GOLD SPONSORS
Located at 225 E. 16th Street, Right Brain Brewery is a quirky, spacious craft microbrewery in Traverse City known for its eclectic taproom, arcade and pinball games, and innovative culinary-inspired beers brewed with whole, unconventional ingredients like asparagus and cherry pies.
You can become an official “Fernstock Community Sponsor” with a donation of $100 or more.
