Academy Reunion Weekend 2026
Join Us: October 16-18, 2026
Reconnect with classmates and friends, enjoy student and alumni performances, rediscover your creative muse, and have fun!
As always, Academy Reunion Weekend is open to alumni from all classes. The chart below outlines which classes are celebrating milestone reunions in 2026.
| 10th | 20th | 25th | 30th | 40th | 50th | 60th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | 2016 2017 | 2006 2007 | 2001 2002 | 1996 1997 | 1986 1987 | 1976 1977 | 1966 1967 |
| Fall 2028 | 2018 2019 | 2008 2009 | 2003 2004 | 1998 1999 | 1988 1989 | 1978 1979 | 1968 1969 |
If we don't have a current email for you, you will miss important information! Be sure to update your contact information so reunion information reaches you! Please email engagement@interlochen.org with questions.
Schedule last updated May 14, 2026.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
2 - 5 p.m. | Registration | MTCAL 106/107
Stop by the Mallory-Towsley Center for Arts Leadership, say hello, and pick up your reunion packet, including your name badge, schedule of events, and special gifts. Please park in lots S, T, or U on the north end of campus.
2 - 5 p.m. | Drop-in Hospitality & Centennial Historical Displays | MTCAL Great Room
While you’re at MTCAL for registration, drop in to the Great Room, where you can immerse yourself in our centennial celebration displays and information, or grab a coffee and snack.
7:30 p.m. | Interlochen Arts Academy Wind Symphony Performance | Corson Auditorium*
Repertoire and discounted tickets for reunion attendees will be available in late summer. Not able to be on campus? This event will be available via Livestream (link to watch will be added in the fall).
Friday, October 16, 2026
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Registration | MTCAL 106/107
Stop by the Mallory-Towsley Center for Arts Leadership, say hello, and pick up your reunion packet, including your name badge, schedule of events, and special gifts. Please park in lots S, T, or U on the north end of campus.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Drop-in Hospitality & Centennial Historical Displays | MTCAL Great Room
While you’re at MTCAL for registration, drop in to the Great Room, where you can immerse yourself in our centennial celebration displays and information, or grab a coffee and snack.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Scholarshop Open
Grab those gifts or logo wear and support student scholarships with your purchase. You can also shop online.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Class & Rehearsal Observations | Various Locations
Academy classes will be available for observation on Friday. A more complete list will be made available when the class schedule is finalized in the fall. Please note: The Academy class schedule is a Monday-Friday schedule. There are no classes on Saturday.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Division Spotlights | Various Locations
Each arts division will be open for alumni visits during a specified timeframe. This is your time to explore new facilities, learn more about each division, and have a chance to ask questions. Specific times will be updated in the fall.
Ongoing | Campus Tours
10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch | Stone Cafeteria
Join that familiar serving line, and wear your name badge. Stone Cafeteria is busiest between 12:20 and 12:45 p.m. For the best experience, please plan accordingly.
2 - 7:30 p.m. | Alumni Visual Arts Display | Red Schoolhouse Gallery
Drop in to the Red Schoolhouse Gallery (adjacent to MTCAL) to see works from your alumni friends. Want to display your artwork but missed signing up during registration? Please email engagement@interlochen.org.
5:30 - 7:15 p.m. | Alumni Welcome BBQ | Pinecrest Cafeteria
Gather with classmates and friends for a welcome BBQ to kick off Reunion Weekend.
5:30 - 7:15 p.m. | 50th & Up Celebration Dinner | Music Center 1008, Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation and Frey Foundation Rehearsal Room
We invite members of the classes of 1963-1977 to a special dinner celebrating milestones of 50 or more years.
7:30 p.m. | Arts Academy Orchestra Concert*
Repertoire and discounted tickets for reunion attendees will be available in late summer. Not able to be on campus? This event will be available via Livestream (link to watch will be added in the fall).
After hours | Milestone Year Class Gatherings | Various Locations
Gatherings are organized by Class Ambassadors.
- 50th Reunion (1976 & 1977) | On campus (exact location to be determined)
- 40th Reunion (1986 & 1987) | Frohlich Heritage House
- 30th Reunion (1996 & 1997) | Fay Maddy House
- 25th Reunion (1996 & 1997) | On campus (exact location to be determined)
- 20th Reunion (2006 & 2007) | On campus (exact location to be determined)
- 10th Reunion (2016 & 2017) | Penn Colony
Saturday, October 17, 2026
7 - 9:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | Stone Cafeteria
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Registration | MTCAL 106/107
Stop by the Mallory-Towsley Center for Arts Leadership, say hello, and pick up your reunion packet, including your name badge, schedule of events, and special gifts. Please park in lots S, T, or U on the north end of campus.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Drop-in Hospitality & Centennial Historical Displays | MTCAL Great Room
While you’re at MTCAL for registration, drop in to the Great Room, where you can immerse yourself in our centennial celebration displays and information, or grab a coffee and snack.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Scholarshop Open
Grab those gifts or logo wear and support student scholarships with your purchase. You can also shop online.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | IAA Today with Trey and Camille | Corson Auditorium*
Interlochen Center for the Arts President Trey Devey and Provost Camille Colatosti share the latest updates on Interlochen Arts Academy and what what we have planned for our centennial celebrations. There will be time for questions, both from our in-person and at-home audiences. Not able to be on campus? This event will be available via Livestream (link to watch will be added in the fall).
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Alumni Reunion Photos | Corson Auditorium
Gather for our Reunion Weekend group photos! We will take a full-group photo in Corson Auditorium, and then grouped photos for each milestone reunion (60th, 50th, 40th, 30th, 25th, 20th & 10th). Be sure to be on time, as these photos happen quickly!
12:15 - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch | Stone Cafeteria
Join that familiar serving line and be sure to wear your name badge.
12:15 - 1:45 p.m. | 60th Reunion Lunch | Culver Faculty Center, Stone Cafeteria
Culver Faculty Center is just off the main dining hall and is reserved for members of the 60th reunion class (and older!). Please grab your lunch in Stone Cafeteria and then join your classmates and friends in Culver for time to reminisce on your days at the Academy.
OPTIONAL AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
1 - 4 p.m. | Campus Tours | MTCAL Lobby
Meet your guide (they will be wearing a Green Vest Volunteer vest) in the lobby of MTCAL and take a personalized golf cart tour of campus. Tours leave promptly on the hour.
1 - 8 p.m. | Alumni Visual Arts Display | Red Schoolhouse Gallery
Drop in to the Red Schoolhouse Gallery to see works from your alumni friends.
2 - 2:45 p.m. | "Sounding the Call" Installation & Performance | Osterlin Mall
Celebrate Interlochen’s centennial with a campus-wide sonic installation! Featuring wind chimes designed by Garry Kvistad (IAC/NMC 63-64, IAA 64-67) and built by current percussion & visual arts students. The event will include the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by composer Joseph Karz (IAC 17-18), performed by the Interlochen Percussion Ensemble.
3 - 4 p.m. | Jazz Dance Class | Dance Center
Revisit your dance skills overlooking the shores of Green Lake, taught by faculty member and alumna Leslie Williams (IAC 91-92, IAA 92-96).
5:30 - 7:45 p.m. | All Alumni Dinner | Dennison Center for Recreation & Wellness
Enjoy a celebratory dinner with alumni friends from across the decades.
8 - 10 p.m. | Coffeehouse | Music Center 1008, Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation and Frey Foundation Rehearsal Room
It just isn't an Academy reunion without Coffeehouse! Join us for live performances by your friends and fellow alums. Want to perform at Coffeehouse but missed signing up during registration? Please email engagement@interlochen.org.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
7 - 9:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | Stone Cafeteria
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.| Scholarshop Open
Grab those last-minute gifts or logo wear and support student scholarships with your purchase. You can also shop online.
10 - 11:15 a.m. | Alumni Recital & Memorial*
Join us as we share in the beauty of the arts and remember and reflect on the classmates we’ve lost. Not able to be on campus? This event will be available via Livestream. (A link to watch will be added in the fall.)
Early afternoon | Campus Tours
Events noted with * indicate the event will be available to attend virtually for those unable to be on campus. Links will be added to this schedule and emailed to all Academy alumni the week of the reunion.
60th Reunion | Classes of 1966 & 1967
Friday, October 16 | 5:30 - 7:15 p.m.
50th & Up Celebration Dinner | Music Center 1008, Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation and Frey Foundation Rehearsal RoomSaturday, October 17 | 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
60th Reunion Lunch | Culver Faculty Center, Stone Cafeteria
50th Reunion | Classes of 1976 & 1977
Friday, October 16 | 5:30 - 7:15 p.m.
50th & Up Celebration Dinner | Music Center 1008, Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation and Frey Foundation Rehearsal RoomFriday, October 16 | 8:30 p.m.
Gathering | On campus (exact location to be determined)
40th Reunion | Classes of 1986 & 1987
Friday, October 16 | 8:30 p.m.
Gathering | Frohlich Heritage House (on-campus)
30th Reunion | Classes of 1996 & 1997
Friday, October 16 | 8:30 p.m.
Gathering | Fay Maddy House
25th Reunion | Classes of 2001 & 2002
Friday, October 16 | 8:30 p.m.
Gathering | On campus (exact location to be determined)
20th Reunion | Classes of 2006 & 2007
Friday, October 16 | 8:30 p.m.
Gathering | On campus (exact location to be determined)
10th Reunion | Classes of 2016 & 2017
Friday, October 16 | 8:30 p.m.
Gathering | Penn Colony Suite (on-campus)
On-Campus Lodging: Sold Out!
Stone Hotel & Cottages is currently sold out for Academy Reunion Weekend. If you are interested in staying at an on-campus property, we recommend calling Stone Hotel periodically in case of cancellations: 231.276.7570.
Off-Campus Lodging
Additional off-campus lodging options are available, with easy access to campus, nightlife, and the beauty of northern Michigan.
Interlochen Motel
(5-minute drive time, located in Interlochen)
231.276.9291
2275 M-137
Interlochen, MI 49643
Honor Motel
(15-minute drive time, located in Honor)
231.325.3471
10800 Main Street
Honor, MI 49640
Crystal Mountain Resort
(20-minute drive time, located in scenic Benzie County)
855.520.2974
12500 Crystal Mountain
Thompsonville, MI 49683
Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City
(20-minute drive time, located near the Grand Traverse Mall)
231.933.4454
2326 US 31 South
Traverse City, MI 49684
Baymont by Wyndham Beulah
(20-minute drive time, located in Beulah)
231.930.4052
1400 US Highway 31
Beulah, Michigan 49617
Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City
(20-minute drive time, located near the Grand Traverse Mall)
231.929.1800
3615 South Airport Road, West
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Tru by Hilton Traverse City
(20-minute drive time, located near Meijer)
231.486.6590
3572 US-31
Traverse City, MI 49684
Bayshore Resort
(30-minute drive time, located in downtown Traverse City)
231.935.4400
800.634.4401
833 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Delamar Traverse City
(30-minute drive time, located on the Bay near downtown Traverse City)
231.947.3700
615 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49686
Hotel Indigo
(30-minute drive time, located near downtown Traverse City)
231.932.0500
263 W Grandview Pkwy
Traverse City, MI 49684
Park Place Hotel
(30-minute drive time, located in downtown Traverse City)
231.946.5000
300 East State Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
You may also find these local resources helpful as you make your lodging arrangements:
Are all Academy alumni welcome to attend?
Yes! Academy Reunion Weekends are open to alumni in each and every class year. We do celebrate milestone reunions at each reunion. At our 2026 reunion, we will celebrate milestone reunions for the following classes:
- 1966-1967 (60th Reunion)
- 1976-1977 (50th Reunion)
- 1986-1987 (40th Reunion)
- 1996-1997 (30th Reunion)
- 2001-2002 (25th Reunion)
- 2006-2007 (20th Reunion)
- 2016-2017 (10th Reunion)
What special events will there be for classes celebrating a milestone reunion?
Please see the “Milestone Events” dropdown for a complete list. These events are mostly planned by class ambassadors. If you’re interested in being a class ambassador and acting as a liaison with your class and the Office of Engagement, please contact Carolyn Purcell at carolyn.purcell@interlochen.org.
How much is the registration fee? Who is required to pay it?
Those who register by June 15, will receive an “early bird” discount of $25 per ticket. The “early bird” price for an adult ticket is $95 and $50 for young alumni (graduating class 2016-present).
For registrations after June 15, prices will increase by $25 for each ticket type: $120 for adults, and $75 for young alumni. Youth tickets are $25 for children between the ages of 12-17. Children under the age of 12 are free.
The registration fee covers all activities planned by the Office of Engagement and applies to both alumni and guests. Certain class-specific activities planned by class ambassadors may require an additional fee.
Is there a discount if I only attend part of Reunion Weekend?
Unfortunately, we are unable to break apart Reunion Weekend's flat fee into a la carte costs. We have, however, planned a robust schedule of activities and are providing them at a reduced rate to make Reunion Weekend activities as affordable and accessible as possible.
Will I receive confirmation of my registration?
You will receive an immediate email confirmation of your registration at the address you provided. Please register with a current email address to ensure you receive your registration confirmation and future communications from us regarding your attendance.
What if I have to cancel? Is my registration refundable?
We understand that plans can change. Please email engagement@interlochen.org to discuss a refund. We will not issue refunds later than Friday, October 9. All cancellations are subject to a cancellation fee of $20 per registrant to cover credit card processing fees.
How do I find out who is attending the Reunion Weekend from my class?
Please click the “Who’s Coming” section below to see the list of those who have registered in advance. This list will be updated weekly, so please check back for updates.
Where can I stay for Reunion Weekend?
If you need lodging during Reunion Weekend, please see the “Lodging” section above for information about area accommodations. On-campus accommodations are currently sold out. If you are interested in staying at an on-campus property, we recommend calling Stone Hotel periodically in case of cancellations: 231.276.7570.
What do I wear?
General attire for the weekend is casual. Please plan to bring (or purchase at the Scholarshop!) your Interlochen logo gear, along with casual clothing and comfortable walking shoes or boots. Be prepared to dress in layers. Remember, weather in northwest Lower Michigan can be unpredictable, so please pack for rain or shine. Sunscreen and bug spray may be needed, or a hat, gloves, and a warm coat. The temperature can range between 40-70 degrees.
I’d like to purchase Interlochen gear. Will the Scholarshop be open during Reunion Weekend?
Yes, the Scholarshop will be open throughout Reunion Weekend. The hours for the Scholarshop are Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Sunday, October 18: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. You can also shop the alumni collection online in advance of Reunion Weekend!
What mobility services are available during Reunion Weekend?
Throughout the weekend, staff and volunteers may be available to provide golf cart shuttle service to those alumni and guests who need assistance getting around campus. Please be sure to include any mobility needs for you or your guests on the registration form, or contact the Office of Engagement at 231.276.7630 or engagement@interlochen.org?Subject=Academy Reunion Weekend.
Are there campus policies I need to be aware of?
Interlochen maintains a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and weapon-free environment. For the safety of others, pets are not allowed in buildings on campus and must be leashed at all times. Additional safety concerns may be directed to our Campus Safety staff at 231.276.7575.
How will new information be communicated?
All alumni who are registered for Reunion Weekend will receive an email with schedule updates, as needed. Additionally, a pre-arrival email will also be sent to registrants the week of the reunion. If you feel you are not receiving the information via email or have questions about which email address is on file, please contact us at engagement@interlochen.org.
I’m driving to campus. Where can I find directions to Interlochen and a campus map?
Visit www.interlochen.org/interlochen-campus for directions, a campus map, and information about the Traverse City area.
I’m flying to Traverse City and need ground transportation. Help?
Rental cars and other ground transportation services are available at the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
If you are staying on campus and require ground transportation to and from the Traverse City airport (TVC), there is a transportation form to complete in your confirmation email from Stone Hotel. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Stone Hotel at 231.276.7570 or by email at hotel@interlochen.org.
What if I have other questions?
Please contact us in the Engagement Office: 231.276.7630 or email us at engagement@interlochen.org.
Find Your Way
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Communications from Interlochen
All receipts, confirmations, and program information will be emailed to registrants. Please ensure that you register with a current email address, so you can receive future communications from us regarding your attendance.
Privacy Policy
Interlochen Center for the Arts and its subsidiaries ("Interlochen") do not provide personally identifying information to third parties or other participants without consent. However, for those who elect to share their name and graduating class year, a list will be posted electronically for others to see who will be attending this program.
Release of Liability
In consideration of participation in Academy Reunion Weekend 2026, the participant agrees to assume all risk of personal injury, loss, or damage to property. The administration may revoke the privilege to participate in this program for misconduct or nuisance caused by the participant. The participant also agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Interlochen Center for the Arts and its subsidiaries ("Interlochen") and their respective directors, officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, actions, injuries, or damages that may be sustained or caused by an enrollee in connection with these activities. By participating in this program, the participant gives consent to Interlochen for full and unrestricted use of their image and photographic likeness and voice in all forms and media for advertising, trade, and any other lawful purposes without compensation to the participant. All film or digital files created are the sole property of Interlochen and may not be used without written consent. This release is for Interlochen use only and does not grant permission for the participant to use photographs or recorded media of other participants without consent or for personal gain.