Northwest Folklife Festival

This is a four-day festival. Here are the hours we can probably expect, based on previous years.

• Friday, May 22 from 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
• Saturday, May 23 from 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
• Sunday, May 24 from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
• Monday, May 25 from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

I'll probably go Friday night, Saturday afternoon, or Monday night. Let's see what days are best for everyone after folks sign up & closer to the date. Please RSVP now if you're interested!

Here's some more information from the website:
"The annual Northwest Folklife Festival is a community-powered celebration of the arts, culture, and heritage that make up the brilliant cultural tapestry of the greater Pacific Northwest." https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/northwest-folklife

"Created for and by 150+ Community Coordinators, the festival hosts over 6,000 artists and culture bearers across 25 stages and 200 food and craft vendors annually. The festival remains one of the largest community-powered festivals in the nation. The 55th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival will take place on Memorial Day Weekend, 2026, in person at the Seattle Center and online at nwfolklife.org/festival." https://nwfolklife.org/programs/