Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s mission involves both a commitment to care for the state’s most treasured lands, waters, and historic places and a desire to connect all Washingtonians to their natural, cultural, and artistic heritage through memorable experiences in the parks.
Since 2004, the Folk & Traditional Arts Program has added to those memorable experiences with events in state parks by musicians, dancers, craftspeople, and storytellers who represent a wide variety of old and new Washington traditions. From tribal canoe family journeys to Cinco de Mayo festivities, from fisher poetry to Ecuadorian song, from Hawaiian hula to old-time square dances, the program brings people together — some to celebrate a common heritage and some to learn about the traditions of others.
The 2021 Folk & Traditional Arts Program season will include virtual and in-person events due to the continually evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Click the link below for more information.
July 10 | Trío Guadalevín | Mexico meets the Mediterranean. |
July 17 | Gallowglass | Irish jigs, reels, and airs. |
July 24 | Briar | Vintage jazz, blues, and original tunes. |
July 31 | Miho & Diego | Latino, Japanese, American fusion. |
Aug 7 | Gretchen Yanover | Spacious, warm melodies on cello and loop. |
Aug 14 | La Famille Léger | Acadian and Québécois favorites. |
Aug 21 | En Canto | Brazilian forró. Lively dance music. |
Aug 28 | Coty Hogue Trio | Appalachian traditional tunes. |