The Water is Life Festival

09/05/2026

🌊 LIVE from the Water Is Life Festival — Petoskey, Michigan (Part 1 of 2)

Streaming all afternoon from the waterfront. Part 2 picks up at 6:30 PM.

THIS STREAM
12:00 — Welcome & Introduction
12:10 — Crickethill Singers
12:30 — SUNNI'i
1:20 — Songwriters in the Round: Kevin Johnson, Eliza Thorp & Whitney Boecker
2:40 — Jon Hayes Band
3:30 — Water Warrior Award & Prizes
3:50 — Big Greasy Funk Band
4:45 — Parade
5:00 — Rebel Eves

COMING UP IN PART 2 — 6:30 PM
Levitator, then the Chris Canas Band closes us out at 7:45.

Water is life. Drop a comment and tell us where you're watching from, and share the stream so more people can hear it.

09/05/2026

The Creator blessing us with good weather today!

08/31/2026

Schedule of bands etc

08/10/2026

Camping accommodations available….
Please scan QR code On the Water Weekend Flyer

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

07/23/2026

⚡ LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT ⚡

They’re back.

We’re thrilled to welcome Northern Michigan psychedelic rock band Levitator back to the Water is Life Festival lineup!

Known for their electrifying live performances, expansive jams, and immersive sound, Levitator has become one of Michigan’s most exciting rising bands. Blending psychedelic rock, funk, blues, and improvisation, they create a live experience that’s equal parts dance party and sonic adventure.

Whether you’ve seen them before or you’re catching them for the first time, get ready for a set that will keep you moving from the first note to the last.

Join us as we celebrate music, community, and the waters that connect us all. More lineup announcements are still to come!

07/22/2026

My homelands…Niibi

07/03/2026

The Petoskey's Fourth American 250 Hometown Block Party is taking place today, July 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Petoskey's Pennsylvania Park sponsored by Odawa Casino and presented by Petoskey Rotary Sunrise.
Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening filled with hometown fun, including:
🌭 Community Picnic sponsored by Petoskey Rotary Sunrise & Meyer Ace Hardware - Petoskey Downtown
🍦 Ice Cream Social with First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey
🍉 Watermelon & S'mores with Preston Feather Building Centers
⚽ Family Games with Genesis Church Petoskey
💦 Water Activities with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
🎨 Rock Painting & Crafts with Petoskey District Library
🇺🇸 Patriotic Pendant Decorating with League of Women Voters Northern Lower Michigan
🚲 Antique Bike Display
📸 Photo Ops at the Gazebo
🎶 Live music by the Charlie Millard Band
🤹 Street performances by Clark Lewis the Juggler and Jania the Magician
Come reconnect with neighbors, make new memories, and kick off Petoskey's Fourth of July celebration with an evening full of small-town charm. Make a donation to support these activites at https://www.petoskeyfourth.org/support

06/13/2026

🎶 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT 🎶

The lineup keeps growing, and we’re excited to welcome Jon Hayes to the 2026 Water is Life Festival!

Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jon Hayes has built a reputation for crafting acoustic indie music filled with soulful vocals, thoughtful songwriting, and guitar-driven melodies. Drawing inspiration from artists like John Mayer, Jon Foreman, and Bon Iver, Jon creates songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.

With heartfelt lyrics and an authentic approach to storytelling, Jon’s music invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and connect — making him a perfect addition to a festival centered on community, culture, and our shared responsibility to protect the waters that sustain us.

Whether you’re already a fan or discovering his music for the first time, Jon Hayes is an artist you won’t want to miss.

Join us as we celebrate music, community, and the power of water.

More lineup announcements are on the way!