Explore . Discover . Create . Play . All ages of wonder welcome at Folk Fest on Orcas Island!
Salish Sea Folk Fest: Day Passes
Enjoy the forests, lakes and mountains at Moran State Park
From sunrise to starlight, there is wonder to behold during the Folk Arts Fest.
Discover something new
Registration includes day and evening cultural and nature experiences, as well as a pass for parking and/or shuttle to and from classes as needed. On site disabled parking available by reservation
Enjoy the skillshsare community
Includes FREE entry to main Festival, 12-9pm
Shuttle will meet you at off-site parking and return you to your car.
On site disabled parking available by reservation.
How it Works
First: Festival Registration
Day passes include a full-day festival pass, wrist band and pre-arranged parking locations. Additional guests, drop off, and bike-in options.
All participants require a day pass to attend, as a driver or an additional guest. Kids under 5 free with adult.
Workshops enrollments are add-ons, after day pass purchases.
What your Day Pass Provides
Saturday Afternoon Pop-up Makers Village Festival
All participants require a day pass to attend, as a driver or an additional guest. Kids under 5 free with adult.
The Makers Village is a free activity for everyone with a Saturday Day Pass. Open noon - 5pm on May 18th. Stroll the exhibits, see works in progress, shop from our folk arts vendors. Music and folk dancing options. Enjoy live music until 9pm. Sign-up for free folk dancing preceding the market. Kids under 5 free with adult.
Access to Friday & Saturday Workshops
Folk Artisans from around the Salish Sea are offering two days of hands-on learning opportunities for adults and a Saturday Kids Camp for the youth with arts and trail challenge orienteering.
Add-on workshop registrations to work with our instructors:
Blacksmiths, weaving, knitters and spinners, wood crafters, raku ceramics, printmaking, music, poetry, herbalists and wilderness skills.
Music, Poetry and Community
Music, poetry and community experiences are all a part of Folk Fest. Music workshops are on Friday, Poetry workshops on Saturday.
Musicians from 3 islands coming for live performances on Saturday, all part of your Day Pass, noon to 9pm. Saturday headliner is Rafe Pearlman, an exceptional chance to experience his powerful music and storytelling, outdoors.
For Islanders & Visitors
Meal & Lodging Options
Third step: add on meals or lodging - great for locals, perfect for visitors for the best festival experience.
Saturday catering by The Kitchen, delicious Pan-Asain local-grown island foods.
