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FULL MOON JAM 2025 SUMMER SEASON UPDATE
- Devin Bean
- Aug 1
- 6 min read
The first three Jams went very well, with lots of good energy! Unfortunately, our Foster Beach Jam on July 10th was canceled after 30 minutes due to lightning. We had hoped the storm would pass by, but, unfortunately, nature had other plans. Thankfully, we have two Jams, two safety trainings, and two Halloween parades coming up!
DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY
The Full Moon Jam Foundation is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit arts organization that relies heavily on grants to host our annual events, like the Winter Workshops, the Full Moon Jams, and Fire Safety Trainings. These grants often request specifics on what our community engagement looks like. Data gathered by the demographic survey linked below will help us answer these questions in future grant applications, enabling us to keep our events free to attend, expand our Flow Arts educational programming, and better serve the needs of our community.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could take 5 minutes to complete the brief FMJ Demographic Survey:
RAINBOW BEACH JAM
Friday, August 8th @ 3111 E. 77th Street
We will be hosting a Jam at Rainbow Beach Park (3111 E 77th St) on Friday, August 8th, in South Shore. The Park District has requested that we continue our efforts to bring our events to new areas of the city in the interest of inclusivity, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity.
There will be two nearby parking lots, but as always, we recommend arriving early to find parking.
PALMISANO PARK FINALE JAM
Tuesday, September 8th @ 919 W 29th St
The final public Jam of the season will take place on Tuesday, September 8th in Palmisano Park. This event is also sponsored by the Chicago Park District's Night Out In The Park and is located in Bridgeport (the closest address is 919 W 29th St). It is a beautiful location, and we are excited to continue to bring our event to new areas of the city in the interest of inclusivity.
Street parking is located all around the park.
CONSENT CULTURE ROUNDTABLE - AUGUST 3rd
FMJ is hosting a roundtable for all members of the community discussing how our event can best prioritize consent and safety at the August 3rd Reserve Jam at 4:00pm. Join board and community members for an open conversation surrounding how to build awareness of consent in the FMJ community and improve the board's reporting and response protocols. If you'd like to attend, please fill out the FIRE SAFETY TRAINING SIGN-UP FORM:
We are always interested in community members' insights and feedback about how to improve the safety of our events. Please share your thoughts about how we can best respond to incidents regarding discrimination and consent violations by filling out this survey.
RESERVE JAM FIRE SAFETY TRAINING SIGN-UP
Just a reminder that anyone interested in performing at the Full Moon Jams must take a Fire Safety Training and sign up in advance by filling out the form below.
IMPORTANT: If you HAVE NEVER performed at the Jams before, plan to perform with large/unique props, fire breath, or volunteer, you must first attend a fire safety training at one of the "Reserve Jams". The next ones will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, and Sunday, September 7th. Our Level 2 Training also provides valuable information on permitting, insurance, and guidance on performing professionally.
Please follow the link below for more information, and feel free to share this link with anyone you know who may be interested in performing with fire! Our community relies on everyone using best safety practices to grow and thrive, and we would love to share our knowledge and experience with everyone!
FIRE SAFETY TRAINING SIGN-UP FORM:
Q2 BOARD MEETING NOTES
In the spirit of transparency, we have uploaded our most recent Quarter 2 meeting from 2025. We invite the community to stay up to date on the latest discussions and developments of the Full Moon Jams and hope to encourage more to get involved and propose new ways we can help to improve our events and reach out to new audiences and communities.
All of our board meeting notes are available on our website: fullmoonjam.org/jamnews
TACO TUESDAY FLOW JAM (Community Event)
For those looking for ways to meet up with more flow friends, we encourage you to check out Taco Tuesday Flow Jam in Palmer Square Park. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the flow community, learn new flow skills, and make new friends!
Taco Tuesday Flow Jam is a weekly gathering of flow artists, acro yogis, and jugglers. It’s a great small event to learn new skills and connect with the local community! It starts at 5 PM and goes until sundown every Tuesday. It’s located in the center of Palmer Square on the north side of the park near the totem pole.
For more information, visit their Facebook page:
MIDWEST FLOW FEST (Community Event)
Saturday, August 30, in Ping Tom Memorial Park, Chicago (1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616)
Flow Fest is back! New name, same great vibe- join us for Flow Fest Chicago, August 30 in Ping Tom Memorial Park. We'll be offering over 25 workshops in flow & circus arts, dance, & yoga, with unique vendors and surprising performances- this year's theme is WHIMSY and we are SO EXCITED to bring this magic to the Windy City! Flow Fest Chicago, like all Flow Fests, is free to attend, with 6 free beginner-level workshops offered throughout the day. To access ALL workshops offered at Flow Fest, you'll want to purchase a workshop pass for $55.
Visit FlowFests.com for more info.
ACROCAMP (Community Event)
July 31 – August 3, 2025
Camp Tuckabatchee
1973 North 35th Road
Ottawa, Illinois 60518
AcroCamp believes in the extraordinary power of human connection through physical artistry and trust. Nestled in the serene embrace of nature, AcroCamp is a unique retreat that combines the dynamic practices of AcroYoga, acrobatics, and the healing arts, set against the backdrop of the great outdoors.
More than a place to learn AcroYoga, fire spinning, aerial circus arts, or acrobatics, AcroCamp is a portal to a wilder, deeper way of living, where nature ignites your spirit and community becomes your family. So, pack your enthusiasm, leave your worries behind, and experience the magic of AcroCamp.
With over 150 acres of hills and valleys, rustic cabins in the main camp, a lodge with a heartwarming stone hearth, and a modern kitchen, the venue is the kind of place you’d reminisce about with a nostalgic smile. But what truly sets us apart is the human connection. AcroCamp is not just a camp; it’s a community, handcrafted by you and for you. It’s where old friends reunite, and new friendships are born. A safe space to share your knowledge, learn from others, and, above all, to be your true self.
Whether you’re returning or discovering it for the first time, experience, connect, and create, just as it always has been.
Visit www.TheAcroCamp.com for more information on tickets.
PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT - MIKE TRAHEY
Mike Trahey (he/him)
I found the Full Moon Jam in 2006. Back then, it was a small gathering with 1 or maybe 2 spinners in the circle, and it was right along the lake. I started spinning glow sticks on shoe string in 1999 when I was in college. I saw fire spinning at a nightclub in 2005. I talked to the performers and went to their next show. I brought glow sticks and showed them what I could do. This guy named Nasu took me out in the alley and lit me up for the first time. After that, I was hooked.
The thing I love most about the jams is that there is so much positive energy at the event. There's just something amazing when everyone is ready to get outside, have a great time, and enjoy themselves.
I'll be teaching Level 2 fire safety training at the Reserve Jam on August 3rd and September 7th. I'll also be at the August 8th and September 8th Full Moon Jams.
FULL MOON JAM MERCH STORE!
Be sure to visit the Official Chicago Full Moon Jam Merch Store!
You can help support the Jams by purchasing official FMJ swag, including jerseys, magnets, stickers, tote bags, t-shirts, coffee mugs, sweaters, and zip-up hoodies! All proceeds fund the Full Moon Jam Foundation's Flow Arts Education and Jam event programming.
Click here to purchase fresh FMJ Merch:
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