We are excited to be returning for our third annual Iowa Great Lakes Summer Chamber Music Festival from May 26-29, 2026. The festival’s mission is to provide accessible classical music experiences to the Iowa Great Lakes region. 

Our third year of this festival includes performances at the Lakeside Laboratory, Little Swan Lake Winery, and Milford Memorial Library. 

Tuesday, May 26 | 7-8pm

“Music and Nature”

Mahan Hall, Lakeside Laboratory

1838 IA-86, Milford, IA

The award-winning Wild Prairie Winds will present a recital of contemporary music inspired by nature at Lakeside Laboratory’s Mahan Hall. The evening will conclude with a post-concert social hour.

Thursday, May 28 | 6-8pm

“Musical Pairings” at the Little Swan Lake Winery

1350 320th Ave, Estherville, IA

Join the Wild Prairie Winds for a relaxing evening of wind quintet music at the Little Swan Lake Winery. Explore local wine offerings while enjoying a mélange of modern classical music.

Friday, May 29 | 10am & 11:30am

“Peter and the Wolf” at the Milford Memorial Library

1009 9th St, Milford, IA

Join the Wild Prairie Winds for their music & storytime concert featuring a live performance of Prokofiev’s iconic Peter and the Wolf with narration by Allison Antoine.