Women deserve space.
Attend a private, lesbian-centered festival in the woods of Michigan.
At RISE, you’re invited to connect with women across different generations, backgrounds and lived experiences. Meet lesbian elders, young feminists, and sisters from all walks of life.
There’s a full program of performances, workshops and film screenings, and you’re welcome to participate as much or as little as you’d like. Walk the wooded trails, make friends, and relax in nature whenever you like.
Camping, community, and an all-female environment – sound good?
Join us at RISE July 29–August 3, 2025.
Purchase your ticket to RISE in three simple steps:
- Register
- Receive your confirmation email with purchase instructions
- Complete purchase process following directions sent via email
Register today so you can RISE on the Land in July.
Festival activities and entertainment.
RISE provides daily and nightly entertainment throughout the festival. Attend workshops, learn skills, visit vendors and join a drum circle during the day. After dinner, enjoy professional, all-female performances at our night stage (dancing welcome!) before settling in around a community campfire.
Note: RISE shares the Land with WPI, the Women’s Performance Initiative music & performing arts camp. Learn more about WPI: WPIFestival.com.
Camp, eat and connect on the Land.
Expect a rustic camping experience. Tent, RV and hammock camping are welcome. We also provide warm open-air showers, porta-potties and sinks to wash hands, and drinking water for all. Indicate any needs for campsite accessibility or medically necessary electricity during registration.
A community kitchen is available for preparing meals, and our optional add-on meal plan includes a hot, generously portioned dinner each night of the festival (five total dinners). Vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, and gluten-free options are available.
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Festival pricing.
Tickets: $350-500+, sliding scale.
Payment plans, financial assistance, and scholarships available — there is a section during registration to notify us of financial needs.
If you’d like to help women experience RISE, donate to the scholarship fund.
Food: Optional add-on meal plan $110.
The meal plan includes five catered dinners with vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, and gluten-free options available.
