The full itinerary
Thursday — ARRIVAL + OPENING VIBES
3:00 PM |
Weekend Bus Departs Detroit
Bus tickets available under Add-Ons or Believer level tickets
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Arrival + Check-In
Campground | Tents assigned · Welcome kits distributed · Grounds open
7:00 PM |
Welcome Dinner | Chef Greg Sims II of Smokey G’s Smokehouse
8:00 PM - 10 PM |
AskJenn + PardonMeWithP Live Shows | ’The HotBox’ Smoker’s Den
Pardon Me With P
Talk Show Host | Political Commentator
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Parish Halsell is the voice behind Pardon Me with P, a cultural conversation platform rooted in Detroit and built on intentional dialogue. Known for creating spaces where artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers can speak freely and fully, Parish blends media, moderation, and community-building into one seamless experience.
With a sharp wit and a grounded presence, Parish curates conversations that feel both intimate and expansive — equal parts storytelling, truth-telling, and celebration.
At Return of Idlewild, expect thoughtful dialogue, unexpected laughs, and moments that linger long after the mic drops.
10PM - 1 AM |
Opening Night Vibes featuring DaG
DJ set • Fireside hang
DaG
DJ · Producer · Emcee
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Known as “The 734 Savior,” DaG (Dion Glenn) is an Ann Arbor–raised, Ypsilanti-based producer, DJ, and emcee whose sound bridges vintage soul with modern Midwest edge. Raised by a DJ father and shaped by Michigan’s rich hip-hop lineage, he has worked with artists including Slum Village, Nolan the Ninja, Supakaine, BJ the Chicago Kid, and more.
At Return of Idlewild, DaG brings fireside energy and intentional rhythm — setting the tone for a weekend rooted in soul, community, and vibration.
Friday — Black Eden in Full Swing
9:00 AM | Erin Givhan
Morning Stretch & Wellness on the Beach
Erin Givhan
Morning Stretch + Beach Wellness
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Erin leads restorative, breath-centered movement designed to help you reset and reconnect.
Her beachside sessions blend gentle stretch, mobility, and grounding flow — easing tension from the night before and preparing your body for the day ahead. Less performance, more presence.
Come as you are. Leave lighter.
10:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast (Breakfast Bars + Fruit)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
Brunch | Smokey G’s Smokehouse | Chef Greg
Midday nourishment before the lake energy rises.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
’The Black Eden Cup’
FIELD DAY
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Don in the ‘Wild | Donavan Glover
Donavan Glover
DJ · Producer | Don in the ’Wild
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Detroit-born artist Donavan Glover moves seamlessly between visual storytelling and sound. After directing for icons like Talib Kweli, Slum Village, and Royce Da 5’9”, he returned to his roots as a DJ and producer.
Known for his eclectic, open-format sets and Motown-informed ear, Glover has shared bills with Moodymann, Joe Kay, and Sango, and leads his DONLITE RADIO residency in Detroit.
At Return of Idlewild, expect soulful rhythm, global influence, and a dancefloor built with intention.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dinner | Smokey G’s Smokehouse | Chef Greg Sims II
An evening meal rooted in depth and flavor before night programming begins.
8:00 PM - 10 PM |
Cocktales w/ Cocktails Live Show | ’The HotBox’ Smoker’s Den
10 PM - 1 AM | FullBodyDurag
Late Night Snack | Smokey G’s Smokehouse | Chef Greg Sims II
FullBodyDurag
DJ · Producer
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FullBodyDurag is a Detroit-born DJ and producer whose sets pulse with the city’s diverse club energy — from house and techno to ghetto tech, trap, and Jersey club rhythms. A fixture in Detroit’s vibrant nightlife, he’s played rooms like Paramita Sound, TV Lounge, SpotLite, and Deluxx Fluxx, earning respect for genre-fluid, high-energy performances that move bodies and build community. Most recently, FullBodyDurag brought that sound to a broader audience with a set at Coachella, spotlighting the next wave of Detroit’s dance music.
At Return of Idlewild, expect movement.
Saturday — Concert + Peak Programming
8:00 AM |
1-Day Bus Departs Detroit
(Saturday-only ticket holders selecting bus transport)
9:00 AM | Erin Givhan
Morning Stretch & Wellness on the Beach
10:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast (Breakfast Bars + Fruit)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
Brunch | Chef Steve Couch
1-Day Bus Arrives in Idlewild
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Beach Party | BlaaqGold
BlaaqGold
DJ · Producer · Cultural Curator
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BlaaqGold is a Detroit-born DJ and producer known for blending soulful house, hip-hop, R&B, and global rhythms into rich, immersive sets. With deep musical knowledge and effortless range, he moves seamlessly between nostalgia and forward-thinking sound.
Having toured alongside legendary hip-hop group Little Brother, BlaaqGold brings both credibility and undeniable groove — always rooted in intention, culture, and connection.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Dinner | Chef Steve Couch
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM|
Return of Idlewild Concert - Idlewild Beach
Featuring La Cecille, Charity, CONTAINER musical residents & a (few) special headliner(s)
Midnight |
Closing Party | TBA
1-Day Bus Departs Idlewild for Detroit
~4:00 AM |
1-Day Bus Arrives Back in Detroit
Sunday — Departure Day
10:00 AM |
Breakfast | Chef Steve Couch
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Pack Up + General Departure Window
~ 12:00 PM |
Weekend Bus Departs Idlewild for Detroit
(For weekend-ticket holders who selected bus transport)