It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Lynden Music Festival! For six days, our community will be filled with the power of music in all its diversity—from the elegance of Baroque masterpieces to the creativity of today’s new classical compositions. Along the way, we’ll relive the energy of the 1960s with Sixtiesmania and pay tribute to beloved pop icons with Baby Cakes. And for those who love to sing, the Gospel Workshop invites you to join your voice with others in celebration.
We are deeply grateful to our outstanding performers who will travel from San Francisco and Las Vegas to be with us, as well as to the incredible talent we are so fortunate to have right here in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Together, they remind us that music is a gift that unites us across styles, generations, and communities.
I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to organize this festival in our beautiful community. For many years, The Inn at Lynden has generously provided accommodations for our traveling musicians—an incredible gift that makes this festival possible. We are also deeply thankful for our connections with venue owners, sponsors, local newspapers, radio stations, and printing companies. Their encouragement and support lift us up in countless ways, and these partnerships mean the world to our dedicated volunteer team, who give countless hours to bring this celebration to life.
Thank you for being part of this festival. Whether you come to listen, learn, or play the music yourself, I hope these days fill you with joy, connection, and inspiration.
Together, we celebrate not only the power of music, but also the strength of our community.
With gratitude and excitement,
Terhi Miikki-Broersma
Executive Director, Lynden Music Festival
Lynden Music Festival Team
David Jewkes, Glenda Barnhart, Jamie Severson, Doug Broersma, Vicky Crane, Bill DeGroot, Lynn Heeringa, Lynn Herbert and Rochelle Dietz.