Press Release
June 07, 2022
State Parks offers summer-long Folk and Traditional Arts concerts series
Free performances celebrate diverse cultures
OLYMPIA – June 7, 2022 – The Washington State Parks' Folk and Traditional Arts Program will reprise two of its beloved concert series this summer at Deception Pass and Cape Disappointment state parks. The program also added a third series at Lake Wenatchee State Park, expanding free access to diverse musical traditions in Central Washington.
Performance schedules are as follows:
WAIKIKI BEACH CONCERT SERIES
Location: Cape Disappointment State Park
Time: All concerts are 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Enjoy performances from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and styles at Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park.
- June 11 – Los Directores
- June 25 – Great American Trainwreck
- July 9 – En Canto
- July 23 – Brownsmead Flats
- August 13 – Ian McFeron
- August 27 – Miho & Diego
MOUNTAIN MELODIES CONCERT SERIES
Location: Lake Wenatchee State Park
Time: All concerts are 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
A brand-new series featuring performances by Washington-based musicians and dancers against the backdrop of majestic mountain lake views at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
- June 25 – Miho & Diego
- July 9 – Briar
- July 23 – Anjali Silva
- August 13 – Eclectic Cloggers
- August 27 – Penstock Bluegrass Band
AMERICAN ROOTS CONCERT SERIES
Location: Deception Pass State Park, North Beach Amphitheater
Time: All concerts are 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
In its 16th year, this popular summer concert series at Deception Pass State Park is a celebration of America's wide variety of musical traditions.
- July 2 – Miho & Diego
- July 9 – Anjali Silva
- July 16 – Briar
- July 30 – Queen's Bluegrass
- August 6 – Seattle Steel Pan Project
- August 13 – Shifty Sailors
- August 20 – Schmid & Guest
- August 27 – Mount Vernon High School Mariachi & Folklorico
All performances are free. A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to parks. All event information can be found on the Folk & Traditional Arts Program website. The Folk and Traditional Arts Program also presents a full lineup of cultural festivals including the Skandia Midsommarfest.
News media contact:
Makaela Kroin, Folk and Traditional Arts Program Coordinator, Makaela.Kroin@parks.wa.gov
Emily Masseth, Communications Consultant, media@parks.wa.gov
About Washington State Parks
The Washington State Park Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.