LTA UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
| WHEN | WHAT | WHERE | LINK TO MORE INFO/TICKETS |
| Oct 10-12, 2025 | Jug Handle Campout | Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center Caspar, CA (Mendocino Coast) | LINK HERE registration opens early September |
| Feb | Virtual Lark | Online | LINK HERE registration opens early 2026 |
| July 31- Aug 8, 2026 | LARK CAMP | Mendocino Woodlands | LINK HERE registration opens early 2026 |
Registration is CLOSED
LARK CAMP 2026 is July 31-Aug 8.
Registration for 2026 Lark Camp will open in early 2026
Discover Worlds of Music at Lark Camp!
Join us in the Mendocino Woodlands for an unforgettable celebration of traditional music, song, and dance from around the world! At Lark Camp, you’ll dance, jam, and sing under the beautiful redwoods with a vibrant community of music lovers, artists, and families.
With over 70 instructors offering 150+ classes every day, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned professional. Learn new music, song, and dance skills, enjoy spontaneous music sessions, and dance every night to amazing live music from cultures near and far.
Lark Camp is proudly family friendly, with engaging kids workshops and a magical children’s play that brings young imaginations to life. Explore new traditions, make lifelong friends, and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind musical experience.
New camper? Take advantage of our special new camper discount and become part of the Lark community!
Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to deepen your craft, Lark Camp welcomes you to the forest for a week of joy, creativity, and connection.
Visit www.larkcamp.org for registration and general information, workshop schedule, instructor bios, and more, including:
- Returning Camper Referral Discount
- Payment Options
- Work trade Options
- New Camper Discount
CLICK HERE to learn more about Lark Camp and see 2025 Schedule and Instructor List
Lark Camp began in 1979 and has grown to encompass all three Woodlands camp areas, broadening our curriculum to include dozens of global music traditions, attracting hundreds of campers from all over the world to teach, learn, play, and create cross-cultural magic that enriches us all.
Virtual Lark 2025 is over. Check back around New Years for info on Virtual Lark 2026.
Taking place over Zoom, Virtual Lark features workshops with top notch instructors, artist-led jam sessions, and an amazing opportunity to connect with “Lark-minded” individuals from all over the world.
Virtual Lark sprung from the COVID lockdowns when LTA hosted Lark Camp Online during the summer when in-person camp would ordinarily be held, followed by its first February Virtual Lark Camp and the Lark Cabaret – a series of streamed concerts. All of these events were intended to not only provide work for artist-instructors, but to fill the need for musical interaction during periods of lock-down when we could not hold camp safely. Videos of these events can be viewed on our YouTube Channel.
Jug Handle 2025 registration is OPEN!!
Day passes and Overnight Passes also available for Drop INs.
Join us October 10–12, 2025 for Jug Handle Campout—a cozy, joy-filled weekend of music, dance, and community on the breathtaking Mendocino Coast.
Think relaxed, mostly acoustic magic where you help shape the soundtrack. With world folk music flowing from every corner, it’s truly a BYOTAT—Bring Your Own Tunes And Traditions. In other words… pure Lark-style!
Hosted at the gorgeous Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center in Caspar, CA, this intimate gathering is the perfect blend of adventure and ease. Expect:
✨ Volunteer-led workshops
✨ Endless jam sessions
✨ Beach hikes and mushroom foraging
✨ Starry-night dances that keep the magic alive
Stay in a cozy farmhouse room, a rustic cabin (some ADA accessible), a tent under the trees, or bring your RV. Day passes are also available for locals and nearby visitors.
Whether you’re a longtime Lark camper or brand new to the community, Jug Handle Campout is your chance to laugh, sing, dance, and recharge by the ocean. Come join us for a weekend where every moment is unforgettable!
Visit the Jug Handle Campout website for pricing, and more info.
LTA AFFILIATED EVENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS
We also help host and promote several affiliated events. These include the Kolo Fest, KVMR Celtic Music Festival, and Occidental World Music & Dance Day.
We invite you to check out their websites for more information.
OCCIDENTAL WORLD MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL 2025
June 7th 10am-9pm (gates at 9am)
AND SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ASHKENAZ, our amazing partner organization in Berkeley!
