Festivals

Washington State Parks connect visitors to their natural, cultural, and artistic heritage through memorable experiences at parks.  

The Folk & Traditional Arts Program co-hosts festivals that highlight living cultural traditions and celebrate the communities that sustain them. Learn about the music, dance, food, and heritage of Washington’s diverse communities at a state park near you. 

Folk & Traditional Arts Program 2024 Festivals

Salish Sea Folk Arts Festival

• Moran State Park
  May 18, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Immigrant Heritage Month Celebration

• Labor & Industries Headquarters, Tumwater
• June 4, 12:30 - 3 p.m.

Salish Sea Day

• Cornet Bay, Deception Pass State Park
• June 8, Noon - 4 p.m.

Sundaes Outside

• Bridle Trails State Park
• June 9, 1-5 p.m.

Skandia Midsommerfest

• St. Edward State Park
• June 30, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

United Communities of Laos Summer Festival

• Lake Sammamish State Park
• July 27, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Cambodian Cultural Celebration

• Saltwater State Park
• Aug. 10, Noon - 5 p.m.

Washington Lu Mien Festival

• Lake Sammamish State Park
• Aug. 24, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Ubuntu Nerudo Cultural Festival

• Lake Sammamish State Park
• Sept. 1, Noon - 7 p.m.

Heritage Days

• Sacajawea State Park
• Sept. 28, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

• Millersylvania State Park
• Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.