Sequim Irrigation Festival

– presented for Free across the Community of Sequim, Washington 📍 

🗓️ May 2 – May 11, 2025
🎟️ All Events: FREE

— Washington’s Oldest Festival, Celebrated for Over 125 Years, with Fun Go Do Events scheduled every day of the week!

Get ready for 10 days of unforgettable small-town fun as Sequim comes alive with the annual Irrigation Festival — the longest-running festival in the state of Washington, now celebrating more than 125 years of community tradition and pioneering spirit!

This one-of-a-kind springtime celebration kicks off Friday, May 2nd, and fills the first two weekends of May with a non-stop lineup of family-friendly events, live entertainment, and hands-on activities for all ages — all presented for FREE throughout the city of Sequim.

🎡 Fun Festival Activities for All-Ages:

• 🎨 First Friday Art Walk (Opening Night)

• 🎪 Arts & Crafts Fair featuring Northwest Artisans

• 🎶 Live Music & Food Vendors

• 🎠 Carnival Rides & Games

• 🚗 Car Show

• 🎯 Logging Show & Strongman Competitions

• 🚜 Tractor Pull

• 🏃‍♀️ Fun Run

• 🎉 Kids Parade

• 🎊 Grand Parade Finale (May 10th)

The festival blends small-town charm with community pride, offering something for everyone — from creative craft booths and food trucks to lumberjack contests, classic cars, and toe-tapping live music. You won’t want to miss the iconic Grand Parade, drawing thousands along Washington Street to wrap up the festivities in style.

From stunning ballets and soaring orchestras to legendary Motown, blues, jazz, classic rock (including Fleetwood Mac tributes!), and vibrant cultural festivals, the Miller Outdoor Theatre’s 2025 season has something for everyone.

All shows are free and open to the public! Grab your blanket, pack a picnic, and find your perfect spot on the sprawling lawn — or pick up free reserved seats under the covered pavilion.

💧 The History Behind the Festival

More than just a fair, the Sequim Irrigation Festival honors a moment that transformed the region forever: the successful construction of an irrigation ditch in 1895 that brought water from the Dungeness River to Sequim’s sun-drenched prairie — turning arid land into fertile farmland and launching the agricultural success of the area.

Legend has it, the original celebration on May 1, 1896, was a jubilant, muddy, and slightly improvised affair. Families arrived by wagon, on horseback, and even by bicycle ferry from Port Townsend. Locals and “city folk” gathered for a massive potluck, where kids literally jumped into clay-filled ditches to help channel the first flow of water to the prairie. And it worked, skeptics were silenced, and the Sequim Irrigation Festival was born.

🌞 Plan Your Visit

Whether you’re a history buff, a parade lover, or just looking for a unique weekend getaway on the Olympic Peninsula, the Sequim Irrigation Festival is a heartwarming celebration of heritage, community, and good old-fashioned fun.

📅 Mark your calendars: May 2 – 11, 2025
📍 Various locations throughout Sequim, WA
🎟️ All events are FREE and open to the public