WoodFest

Every September we host WoodFest at Camp Wood YMCA in Elmdale, KS. Make plans to join us September 28, 2024 for a full day of fun for the whole family.

Open Range Music and Fun


At this annual day-long event on the last Saturday of September, musicians, artists and nature lovers share all that WoodFest has to offer – a perfect day in the Flint Hills at Camp Wood YMCA.

No matter your age, experience level or artistic passion, there’s something for everyone at WoodFest!

  • Music workshops taught by professional musicians
  • Prairie and art workshops for the wild at heart
  • Sunset concert featuring the WoodFest Symphonia with Grammy Award-winning cellist Eugene Friesen.

Pets and alcohol are not allowed.

WoodFest Passes

Big Bluestem Pass: $175 – Up to 8 people

Includes up to: 24 meals, 48 workshops/camp activities, and 8 passes to the Sunset Concert. Additional fees for lodging and Sunday breakfast.

Little Bluestem Pass: $100 – Up to 4 people

Includes up to: 12 meals, 24 workshops/camp activities, and 4 passes to the Sunset Concert. Additional fees for lodging and Sunday breakfast.

Individual Pass & Dinner: $50 – 1 person

Includes up to: 3 meals, 6 workshops/camp activities, and 1 pass to the Sunset Concert. Additional fees for lodging and Sunday breakfast.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the registration fee.

Sunset Concert

Features the WoodFest Symphonia that includes award-winning musicians Eugene Friesen. Starts at 7 p.m. Included in registration fee.

Sunday Breakfast

$10 per person from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Eugene Friesen Solo Concert

Sunday at 10 a.m. Included in registration fee.

Lodging

Lodging is available for the weekend. Bring your own bedding and toiletries for all options.

Tent – $10 per person

Bring your own tent.

True Blue Cabin – $27 per person

Cabins sleep 1 to 12 people. A community of 12 cabins that share 2 separate male and female bathhouses. Air conditioning and heat are available.

Reserve lodging at 620—273—8955.