Acorn Concert Series

An aerial view of the Acorn Concert Series at Gabis Arboretum

Thanks to everyone who joined us for another great summer of music with the 2025 Acorn Concert Series.

We look forward to welcoming you again in 2026 for another summer of unforgettable music on the lawn.


Inclement Weather & Refunds

  • Concerts run rain or shine. In severe weather, the venue will decide on delays or cancellations.
  • Updates on weather and show conditions will be posted on our website and Facebook.
  • If the show is cancelled, ticket holders will be notified by email.
  • Refunds are not available unless the venue cancels the show.

Outside Food & Beverages

  • Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
  • Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited.
  • Coolers will be checked upon entry.
  • Food, beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for purchase. Please support our local vendors!

What to Bring

  • Bring a lawn chair or blanket; seating is not provided.
  • Pop-up tents are not permitted.
  • Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
  • Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.

Accessibility

  • The concert venue is on grass.
  • Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and handicap parking spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Golf carts are available to transport guests from their vehicles to the concert venue.

To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.

In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2337.

Illustration of a guitar and musical notes over flowers and mushrooms with text: Acorn Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso.

Sponsors

Indiana Beverage Logo, with red and blue color and an illustration of a man hauling a key with a dolly.

The name Derek Braggs in tan and black bubble letters

Logo: The Great Hall Evens & Conference Center with Purdue University Northwest Logo and an illustration of the Dworkin Center

Logo: SDi, with those letters and a green swoosh above.

Want to become a sponsor? Contact us to learn more!

Illustration of a guitar and musical notes over flowers and mushrooms with text: Acorn Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso.

Sponsors

Indiana Beverage Logo, with red and blue color and an illustration of a man hauling a key with a dolly.

The name Derek Braggs in tan and black bubble letters

Logo: The Great Hall Evens & Conference Center with Purdue University Northwest Logo and an illustration of the Dworkin Center

Logo: SDi, with those letters and a green swoosh above.

Want to become a sponsor? Contact us to learn more!