Drum 'N' Splash 2026 Draft Schedule

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES PREVIEW for DRUM ‘N’ SPLASH 2025
DRAFT PROGRAM
Updated: 30 June 2026

NOTICE: As always, SUBJECT TO CHANGE, UNCOOPERATIVE WEATHER,
STUPID HUMAN TRICKS and the WHIMS OF THE GODS OF RHYTHM!

We are aware of the Heat Advisories issued for most of the nation for July 1st through 4th.
Fear not. We will have free ice for water bottles, cold showers, fans in shared spaces, ice cream & ice bags for sale, and the cool spring water. Come join us for drumming and dance workshops this weekend, we will have a lot of cool things taking place. We remind everyone to: Be Responsible. Slow Down. Stay Hydrated. Monitor and Pace Yourself.
The Schedule will flex as needed. Come to The Daily Run-Down for Updates!

Download a PDF of the 2025 Drum ’N’ Splash Draft Program [7. MB ]
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As is our custom, another very full schedule with a lot to do! In fact, so much that it is impossible to do it all.
That’s one of the sneaky secrets of Drum ‘N‘ Splash, there is so much going on that you have to come back next year!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1st

ALL DAY | Registration and Welcome

Midday-7:00 PM | Kasbah set-Up
Hanging of curtains and fluffing of pillows, laying of rugs and sipping of tea. Notice, that’s “Laying of” not “Lying on” – First we decorate.
Directed by Holland Hook & Aidan Hodge | Main Stage, Dining Pavilion, & Lounge

Afternoon
Decorate and Set Up the Fire Circle. Come and help make the Circle Shine!
– Directed by Ken Crampton | Drum Circle

5:30-7:00 PM | Meal Plan Dinner | Dining Pavilion

7:30-8:30 PM Evening Programming
Mike McConnell | Fire safety Q & A | Drum Circle

9:00 PM | Opening Circle and First Fire in the Drum Circle
– Ceremony facilitated by Kurt Griffith | Drum Circle

10:00 PM
Michael Feifer | Late Night Soundbath | Lounge

THURSDAY, JULY 2nd

9:00-10:00 AM | Meal Plan Brunch | Dining Pavilion

10:00 AM | The Daily Run Down | Dining Pavilion

11:45 AM-12:00 N Break (15 min)

12:00 N-1:30 PM Midday Session - (1:30 Min session)
Erro Gutshal | African Rhythm Lekule Workshop | Drum Circle
Kurt Griffith | Japanese Taiko 1 - BOOM CAMP | Dining Pavilion

1:30-2:15 PM Mid Day Break (45 Min)
VOLUNTEERS | DRUM CIRCLE CARE AND FEEDING | Drum Circle

2:00 ~ 4:00 PM | Sweat Lodge Ceremony (set stone 10A) | Sweat Lodge
Jeff “Fox” Greene and Sweat Team - Due to heat, Check-in to Verify.

3:45-4:00 PM Break (15 min)

5:30-7:00 PM | Meal Plan Dinner | Dining Pavilion

8:30-9:30 PM Evening Programming
Kristen Arant | Respecting Traditions Inside Drum Circle Culture | Coffee Dragons or North Crook*

9:30 PM–till…!
    Evening Drum Circle!!
   – Jam facilitated by Ken Crampton | Drum Circle
   Rock The Kasbah!
   – Mid-East Drum & Dance | Din. Pavilion/Kasbah
   – Facilitated by Shahrazad Shiraz & DragonSong

9:30 PM-till...
    Freestyle Fire-Spinning!!! | Meadow
   Casual Jamming, Stories and Songs | Coffee Dragons
    Chill Out and Quiet space | Lounge

FRIDAY, JULY 3rd

9:00-10:00 AM | Meal Plan Brunch | Dining Pavilion

10:00 AM | The Daily Run Down | Dining Pavilion

11:45 AM-12:00 N Break (15 min)

1:45-2:15 PM Mid Day Break (30 Min)
VOLUNTEERS | DRUM CIRCLE CARE AND FEEDING | Drum Circle

1:30 - ~3:30 PM | Sweat Lodge Ceremony (set stone 11:30 AM) | Sweat Lodge
Kurt Griffith & Sweat Team in service - Due to heat, Check-in to Verify.

2:15-3:45 PM    First Afternoon Session - (1:30 Session)
The People | Ritual of The Bathing of Aphrodite  
     meet at Coffee Dragons & Procession through Camp
     – Mae Bergsman in Service
Ella & Maya | Henna Happy Hour | Lounge
Mark Cheater & Dragonsong |  Strings, Rhythms & Melodies I | Dining Pavilion

3:45 - 4:00 PM   Break (15 min)
   Bubble Blessing with Fairies | Fairy Cairn
    – Sa’ida in service

5:30-7:00 PM | Meal Plan Dinner | Dining Pavilion

7:30-8:30 PM
Kristen Arant | Women's Rhythm Catharsis Circle | North Crook

8:30-10:00 PM | Percussion Plus Coffee House “Open Mic & Drum” | Dining Pavilion
   Got a performance itch? Bring it! Scratch dat thang!
    (5 min for solo performances, 10 Min for small Groups)
    – Facilitated by Kurt Griffith & Holland Hook

~10:00 PM–till…!
    Evening Drum Circle!!
   – Jam facilitated by Erro Gutshall | Drum Circle
   Rock The Kasbah
   – Mid-East Drum & Dance | Dining Pavilion/Kasbah
   – Facilitated by Shahrazad Shiraz & DragonSong

~ 10:00 PM- till...
    Freestyle Fire-Spinning!!! | Meadow
   Casual Jamming, Stories and Songs | Coffee Dragons
    Chill Out and Quiet Space | Lounge

10:00 PM
Michael Feifer | Late Night Soundbath | Lounge

SATURDAY, JULY 4TH ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA!

9:00-10:00 AM | Meal Plan Brunch | Dining Pavilion

10:00 AM | The Daily Run Down | Dining Pavilion

11:45 AM-12:00 N Break (15 min)

12:00 ~2:30 PM | Sweat Lodge Ceremony (set stone @ 12 N) | Sweat Lodge
Walter Bachteler & Sweat Team in service - Due to heat, Check-in to Verify.

1:30-2:15 PM Mid Day Break (45 Min)
VOLUNTEERS DRUM CIRCLE CARE AND FEEDING Drum Circle

THE AMAZING OMNI-VEGI-VORIAN BLOCK PARTY!
5:30-7:00 PM | Community Feast | Dining Pavilion
~6:30-7:30 PM | An Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social !!! | Adj. Din. Pavilion
– Jenny Kahn, in service.

THE SATURDAY NIGHT SPECTACULAR

7:30 PM - Sunset
    Rehearsal time for parade and performances
     – Performers & Students (if needed) | Drum Circle
    Dragon Dance Parade Prep | Coffee Dragons
       – Please see Ken Crampton
   Parade Rehearsal (Wings) | Meadow
       – Please see Shahrazad Shiraz
   Drummer Prep for Portals of Fire | In-camp Parking
       – Please see Erro, Eesa, & Kristin
    Native Ceremony Drum Prep | Meadow, East End
       – Please see Kurt Griffith
   MANDATORY Safety Meeting for anyone fire Spinning
       – Please see Mike McConnell | Meadow

8:30 PM (Sunset)   Parade of Talent | High Meadow
   – Processes into –
~ 9:00-9:30 | Rubber Ducky Community Burn – facilitated by Ken Crampton | Drum Circle
   – Flows Into
~ 9:30 –till…   DRUM CIRCLE TO THE STARS | Drum Circle
   with Performances by the Masters of Drum and Dance!
    – Presenters and Students Lead by Ken Crampton, Shahrazad Shiraz,
        Kristin Arant, Erro Gutshall, Kurt Griffith… and each and every one of you!

~11:00 PM-till...   Rock The Kasbah with us!
   Mid-East Drum & Dance | Dining Pavilion/Kasbah
   with Additional Presentations!
   –Facilitated by Shahrazad Shiraz & DragonSong

10:00 PM-till...
    Freestyle Fire-Spinning!!! | Meadow
   Casual Jamming, Stories and Songs | Coffee Dragons
    Chil Out and Quiet space | Lounge

SUNDAY, JULY 5th

10:00-11:00 AM | Meal Plan Brunch | Dining Pavilion

Midday | Stretch, breathe, and help pack up The Kasbah! | Dining Pavillion, Lounge, & Main Stage

12:30 - 1:00
Kurt Griffith | Shangö Wakes Up The Mountain! | Stone Circle
– Summon the people to the Circle jamming on the Odaiko – the Biggest Drum on the mountain!

1:00 PM | Closing Circle | Stone Circle
Share highlights, blessings, affirmations, gratitude, and hugs!

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Yoga Christy’s Massages’ will be available:
Thursday 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 – 9:00 AM ; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Visit the Massage tent to sign up & confirm availability

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Ken Crampton - Djembè Care and Repair
Have a busted drum? Need new rope? A skin? I brought tools! Visit my booth and talk about the care and tuning of your beloved noisemaker or arrange for a repair. $30 Skins / $50 full tune back to verticals / $20 pulling diamonds $275 BUILD IT! Skin, Rings, Rope and Shell.

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Private Drum Instruction with Kristen Arant
Kristen will also be available for private instruction during Drum ’N’ Splash.
20-minute private lessons available for $20 - please see sign up sheet at the Drumlady Tent.

Download a PDF of the 2025 Drum ’N’ Splash Draft Program [7. MB ]
Return to to Drum and Splash Main Page

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