Salish Sea Folk Arts Fest on Orcas Island

Submitted by event organizers

The Salish Sea Folk Arts Fest is celebrating Pacific Northwest folk arts through music, dance, poetry and a pop-up Makers Village in Moran State Park, May 17-18. This small-scale community gathering features two days of heritage skillshare workshops, lodging options at Camp Moran, and a full-day Festival with world folk music, folk and contra dancing, hands-on learning, and maker demonstrations in a stroll-through village.

From blacksmithing to weaving, knitting to wood carving, music and poetry workshops, wooden boat building and bush crafting skill shares, there is something for everyone – plus Saturday has kid-friendly fun activities. Learn to make a frame drum or digeridoo, try your hand at raku pottery or printmaking, off grid hand-tools and power, animal care, herbalism, and native basketry and beading. The site is adjacent to Cascade Lake, set on a forest-lined meadow with hiking trails throughout the Park.

Advance tickets are required. Outdoor adventuring combined with friendly maker learning is highlighted by the great line-up of musicians and dancing. Space is limited to 150 participants and Day Passes including parking are required in advance.

See details including workshop, meals, and lodging options at orcaswondercamp.org .

The Salish Sea Folk Arts Fest is sponsored by Washington State Parks, the San Juan Islands Makers Guild, and Wonder Camp.