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Q:What is Return of Idlewild?

A: Return of Idlewild is a four-day cultural retreat rooted in the legacy of Idlewild, Michigan—blending music, food, wellness, and collective rest. It is not a traditional music festival, but an intentionally curated gathering focused on community, creativity, and connection.


Q: When and where is the event?

A: Return of Idlewild takes place July 23–26, 2026 in Idlewild, Michigan at High in the Pines Campground.
Exact site details will be shared directly with ticket holders closer to the event.


Q: What’s included with a Weekend Pass?

A: Each Weekend Pass includes:

  • Tent-based lodging

  • Elevated sleeping cot

  • Camp lamp + shared tent amenities

  • All meals for the weekend

  • Access to workshops, wellness sessions, and daytime programming

  • Concert access and evening performances

Horseback riding and rafting are not included and may be offered as add-ons.


Q: Are tickets sold per person or per tent?

A: Tickets are sold individually, per person.
Lodging is assigned based on the tent category selected at purchase (2-, 3-, or 5-person tents).


Q: How does shared tent lodging work?

A: Tents are shared according to the capacity of the ticket type selected.
Tent capacity limits are strictly enforced to ensure comfort and safety.

After purchase, guests will be prompted to confirm who they’re camping with. If a group is incomplete, we will thoughtfully match campers prior to arrival.


Q: Can I attend solo?

A: Yes. Solo campers are welcome.

If you’re attending alone, you’ll be matched with others in the same tent category unless otherwise arranged. Solo campers pay the same per-person rate as all other guests.


Q: What if my group doesn’t fill a tent?

A: Group confirmations are requested by a stated deadline prior to the event.
After that point, accommodations will be assigned based on availability, which may include pairing with other guests.


Q: What if I only want to attend for one day?

A: Saturday-only tickets are available.

Saturday-Only Pass includes:

  • Saturday programming

  • Concert access

  • Round-trip bus transportation

Saturday-only tickets do not include lodging or meals.

Q: Are meals included?

A: Meals are included with Weekend Passes only.

Weekend meals include:

  • Thursday arrival dinner

  • Friday brunch, dinner, and late-night snack

  • Saturday brunch, dinner, and late-night snack

  • Sunday breakfast prior to departure

Saturday-only tickets do not include meals.

Q: Is transportation available?

A: Optional round-trip bus transportation from Detroit is available for Weekend Pass holders as an add-on.

Saturday-only tickets include round-trip bus transportation.

Q: Is Pay-in-4 available?

A: Yes. Eligible purchases can be split into four equal payments at checkout, subject to provider approval.

Q: What should I bring?

A: A full packing guide will be emailed to ticket holders closer to the event.
You’ll want to bring personal clothing, toiletries, and anything that helps you be comfortable outdoors.

Q: Is this a 21+ event?

A: Yes. Return of Idlewild is a 21+ experience.

Q: What is your refund policy?

A: All ticket sales are final. Tickets may be transferable up to a specified date prior to the event. Additional details will be shared with ticket holders.


Q: Who is organizing Return of Idlewild?

A: Return of Idlewild is produced by an independent planning team in collaboration with CONTAINER, a Detroit-based mobile residency platform supporting artists in food, fashion, art, and music.


Q: What makes Return of Idlewild different?

A: Return of Idlewild is not a traditional music festival. It’s a cultural retreat designed around intention, rest, and community.

Instead of rushing between stages, guests spend the weekend together—camping, sharing meals, participating in workshops, and gathering for evening performances. The experience is immersive, intimate, and intentionally limited in size.

There are no VIP sections, no barricades, and no separation between artists and attendees. Everyone participates in the same environment, creating space for genuine connection, creativity, and collective joy.

Return of Idlewild is about unplugging from the everyday, reconnecting with one another, and honoring Idlewild’s legacy as a place of Black leisure, expression, and renewal.