Washington, United States
Northwest Folklife Festival 2026
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026Estimated dates
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Overview
Folk and community traditions Typical timing: Memorial Day weekend. Status: Established recurring event; exact dates may change annually.
Festive Calendar
6 festive events in Washington.
United States
6 eventsSmithsonian Folklife Festival
Heritage & Folk · Washington · Estimated dates
Jun 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026
Umoja Fest
Heritage & Folk · Washington · Estimated dates
Aug 15, 2026
National Cherry Blossom Festival
National & Public · Washington
Mar 20, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027
Northwest Folklife Festival
Heritage & Folk · Washington · Estimated dates
May 29–31, 2027
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Heritage & Folk · Washington · Tentative dates
Jun 1, 2027 – Jul 31, 2027
Umoja Fest
Heritage & Folk · Washington · Tentative dates
Aug 15, 2027