Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks offered at Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

300 Desmond Drive Southeast, Lacey, WA 98513

Office located on Israel Rd SW, just west of I-5.

No restrictions.
M-F, 8am-5pm. Closed on state holidays.

Visit the website to view current events.

Most events are free, however a Discover Pass is required to access the park.

WA

Description

The Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks Program, offered in cooperation with the Washington State Arts Commission, offers 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

Providing organization

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission manages a diverse system of more than 120 parks and several recreation programs, including long-distance trails, boating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling an information resource center and several discount pass programs to aid in access.