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Uketoberfest


Ukuleles

Whether you are an absolute beginner or an intermediate ukulele player, you will have the opportunity to meet others in the ukulele community and develop or enhance your skills on this dynamic instrument.

Join fellow ukulele players for Uketoberfest 2025, a one-day ukulele workshop on Saturday, October 25, for all skill levels. The event will kick off in the morning with a fun open-group strum and will lead into a day of elective master class sessions specific to the uke player. During lunch, which is included with your registration, an open mic opportunity will be available for the enjoyment of participants and audience alike.

The day will conclude with a late afternoon faculty concert and group strum. An optional post-event gathering off campus will provide you with an opportunity to apply your new skills as a part of an open jam with others.

A limited number of ukuleles will be available for those who do not own their own. Please indicate your need to borrow a ukulele as a part of the registration process.

Guest artists for Uketoberfest 2025 will be announced closer to the event.

Dates

Oct. 25, 2025

Registration Fee

$175 (Includes lunch)

Deadline to register is Oct. 20

On-Campus Lodging

Take advantage of a special seasonal rate of $94 at the Stone Hotel and Cottages.

The schedule for Uketoberfest 2025 will be announced closer to the start of the program. To get a sense of the format, view the schedule from last year below.

Faculty

Ben Hassenger

Instructor of Ukulele, Artistic Director for Uketoberfest

Questions? Contact us.

Email: college@interlochen.org 

Phone: 231.276.7340 

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