Bay View Association

Bay View Association Founded in 1875, Bay View is a Chautauqua providing Education, Recreation, Performing Arts & Worship.
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Bay View was founded in 1875 by Michigan Methodists as a camp meeting "for intellectual and scientific culture and the promotion of the cause of religion and morality." From its beginning, the Association has welcomed persons of any denominational affiliation who have desired to assist in perpetuating the Association's principles and purpose. By the late 1800's, the Bay View Association had become

a pioneering institution in public education. It boasted an ambitious summer university, a Chautauqua series attracting tens of thousands of visitors, and a home-study program enrolling men and women across the nation. During this period, the raw territory where the early "tent city" was built was transformed into a resort community of such Victorian charm that in 1987, Bay View was designated a National Historic Landmark.

Looking to support our music students? The best way to build those connections is at our Student Cottager Dessert! 🎼We i...
06/23/2026

Looking to support our music students? The best way to build those connections is at our Student Cottager Dessert! 🎼

We invite cottagers to bring a dessert to share and spend an hour visiting with the students who help make Bay View such a vibrant place each summer

🗓️ Thursday, June 25th
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 Fairview Park (behind Voorhies Hall)

Join us for Teen Night: Karaoke Kickoff at the Rec!This Thursday, June 25th, from 8 - 11:30 p.m., you can enjoy music, a...
06/23/2026

Join us for Teen Night: Karaoke Kickoff at the Rec!

This Thursday, June 25th, from 8 - 11:30 p.m., you can enjoy music, a soda bar, and fun with all of your Bay View besties!

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See you there!

Join us as we dedicate Bay View’s new Hall Auditorium flag during a special ceremony on Thursday, June 25th, at 11:15 a....
06/23/2026

Join us as we dedicate Bay View’s new Hall Auditorium flag during a special ceremony on Thursday, June 25th, at 11:15 a.m. on the steps of Hall Auditorium.

This beautiful oversized flag will proudly hang from the front of Hall Auditorium during Bay View’s Fourth of July celebrations, serving as a symbol of patriotism, community, and tradition.

Come celebrate the generosity of the donors whose support made this possible and help us mark this special moment together.

📍 Hall Auditorium Steps
📅 Thursday, June 25th
🕚 11:15 a.m.

All are welcome.

A summer evening. A full Hall Auditorium.Stories that stretch across thousands of years—and somehow feel very present.Jo...
06/23/2026

A summer evening. A full Hall Auditorium.
Stories that stretch across thousands of years—and somehow feel very present.

Join us July 30th at 7:30 p.m. in Hall Auditorium for an unforgettable talk by author Sam Kean, inspired by Dinner with King Tut. Whether you’ve read the book or not, this is a night made for Bay View.

Thanks to donor generosity, the first 250 ticket holders attending the event will receive a complimentary copy of Dinner with King Tut.

🎟 Reserve your seat now!

Blankets on the grass. Friends all around. A band that knows the songs you love. ☀️One week until Yankee Station takes t...
06/22/2026

Blankets on the grass. Friends all around. A band that knows the songs you love. ☀️

One week until Yankee Station takes the stage on Swift Field — this is what Bay View summers are made of🎶🎸✨

A huge thank you to the players of the Bay View Open for sponsoring this concert!

June 29 | 7 p.m. | Swift Field

Voorhies Open House!Bay View is partnering with Michigan architecture firm Quinn Evans to explore the current and future...
06/22/2026

Voorhies Open House!

Bay View is partnering with Michigan architecture firm Quinn Evans to explore the current and future needs of Voorhies Hall. Community members are invited to an informal Open House on Wednesday, June 24th, from 6–8 p.m.

There will be no formal presentation. Instead, representatives from Quinn Evans will be available throughout the evening to gather feedback and hear your ideas. Stop by anytime and help shape the future of one of Bay View's most important gathering spaces.

Learn more and add your comments at bayviewvoorhieshall.org

Curious how to get involved at Bay View? Stop by the Volunteer Round-Up and find out!Join us Tuesday, June 23rd at 9 a.m...
06/21/2026

Curious how to get involved at Bay View? Stop by the Volunteer Round-Up and find out!

Join us Tuesday, June 23rd at 9 a.m. on the green behind the lawn bowling courts to meet committee members, program leaders, and staff, and learn about volunteer opportunities for every interest and schedule.

Whether you have 15 minutes or a whole season, there's a place for you.

Come explore the possibilities, ask questions, and discover where your talents fit. We can't wait to see you there!

06/21/2026

Join us for an insightful evening with Laura Glenn, Chief Operating Officer of Munson Healthcare, on Tuesday, June 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Voorhies Hall.

In her presentation, Caring for the Future: Munson Healthcare’s Past, Present, and Path Forward, Glenn will explore the evolution of northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping healthcare today. Topics will include workforce shortages, financial pressures, changing patient needs, and innovative approaches to delivering care across the region.

As one of Michigan’s leading healthcare executives, Glenn brings a unique perspective on the future of healthcare and what it means for the communities Munson serves.

This Campus Club Speaker Series event is free and open to the public.

We are also grateful to Munson Healthcare, sponsor of Bay View’s 151st Assembly Season.

📍 Voorhies Hall
📅 Tuesday, June 23
🕢 7:30 p.m.

Join us tomorrow night, June 22nd, for our Monday Night Movie, Still Mine! A husband builds his wife a home from scratch...
06/21/2026

Join us tomorrow night, June 22nd, for our Monday Night Movie, Still Mine!

A husband builds his wife a home from scratch just to keep her close as her memory fades, and fights every obstacle thrown at him to make it happen 🏡❤️. This true story is proof that real love shows up in the most beautiful ways.

7:30 p.m. in Voorhies Hall.

Free admission, donations accepted.

Calling all young performers! 🍫🎭Ready to step into the world of W***y Wonka?Join us for Youth Theater Registration Day o...
06/20/2026

Calling all young performers! 🍫🎭
Ready to step into the world of W***y Wonka?

Join us for Youth Theater Registration Day on
📅 June 22
🕒 3:30 PM-$PM Patent Meeting
Voorhies

No experience needed—just bring your energy, imagination, and a love for fun. This is your chance to sing, act, make friends, and be part of something unforgettable.

✨ Open to the community
✨ Ages 7–14

Spots are limited—don’t miss your moment on stage!
👉 Register: bayviewassociation.org/youththeater

Address

1715 Encampment Avenue
Petoskey, MI
49770

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12313476225

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