On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Michigan Rattlers, the acclaimed folk-rock band hailing from Petoskey, will headline a special benefit concert at Bliss Gardens Farm and Community Kitchen.

Doors will open 5:30 PM, inviting concertgoers to bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxed evening on the lawn. The night will kick off with a special outdoor set at 6:00 PM by BWCA co-founders and celebrated local musicians Michelle Chenard and Pete Kehoe, whose decades-long musical partnership began with a serendipitous meeting on Mackinac Island.

The Michigan Rattlers will perform at 7:30 PM inside the Bliss Gardens barn, creating an intimate setting for their high-energy folk-rock sound. The lawn seating is “listen-only” and does not have a line-of-sight into the barn performance.

Proceeds from the event will benefit BWCA’s music programs at Pellston Public Schools, where the 2025-26 school year will mark the fifth year of the after-school Rock Jam program. Through Rock Jam and other initiatives, BWCA continues to nurture creativity and community while offering free music education across Northern Michigan.