The Centralia Campout 2023 happens August 12-20th at 1300 K Street Centralia, Wa.

1300 K St, Centralia, WA 98531 1300 K St, Centralia

Although it’s not a WOTFA event, it does happen in WOTFA District 9 (Lewis & Thurston Counties), and is a convenient place to get together and jam since it is exactly half way between Seattle and Portland. The atmosphere is laid back and there is no set schedule during the day or shows at night,

$33 – $130

DuPont Historical Society Open Family Dance

DuPont Historical Museum 207 Barksdale Aven, DuPont

Come kick up your heels with some members of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association, as we present an open family dance at the DuPont Historical Museum!  Gina Weibel will be calling family-friendly dances while members of WOTFA play some fun fiddle tunes!

Monthly Tacoma Contra Dance

Wells Hall 310 North K Street, Tacoma

Third Saturday of Every Month Learn Contra Dance: 7:00pm to 7:30pm Live bands, traditional music Singles/couples of all ages welcome No experience needed! Alcohol, smoke & fragrance free $10-$25 sliding scale

53rd Annual Northwest Folklife Festival, May 24-27, 2024

Seattle Center 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA

We're excited to announce that the 2024 Cultural Focus is Meraki. Meraki marks the 3rd chapter of our 5-year Cultural Focus storyline. Meraki derives from the Greek language and means doing something with passion, soul, and love. In 2022, our first in-person festival out of the pandemic, Metamorphosis asked that we accept and welcome change

Fiddle Camp 2024

Chelan County Expo Center 5700 Wescott Dr, Cashmere, WA

Buckle Up for Fiddle Camp 2024! New Location, New Dates! Registration opens May 6

Old Growth Old Time Festival

Seattle Latvian Center 11710 3rd Avenue NE, Seattle

Calling all jammers, dancers, and folk music lovers! Every October, Seattle hosts its annual oldtime music festival, at the Latvian Center in the Northgate neighborhood. All are invited to come experience the rich culture and community of Oldtime music! There is something for everyone, with performances followed by square dancing and honky-tonk dancing. Music and

$10 – $75

Event Series Weekly Lake City Contra Dance

Weekly Lake City Contra Dance

Seattle Latvian Center 11710 3rd Avenue NE, Seattle

Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or email sjnevins@gmail.com.

Event Series Weekly Emerald City Contra Dance

Weekly Emerald City Contra Dance

Phinney Neighborhood Center 6532 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle

Emerald City Contra Dance with the Seattle Folklore Society present Contra dancing every Friday at the Phinney Neighborhood Center 6532 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle (98103) in the Community Hall of the brick building, near the lower parking lot Beginner’s workshop at 7:00 pm (or thereabouts). Dance from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.   Admission prices

Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association