The Duwamish River Festival is a celebration of community, connection, and the shared vision we hold for the future of the Duwamish Valley. It brings together neighbors, families, youth, elders, artists, and community organizations to honor the river that has shaped our history and continues to connect us today.
At its heart, the festival is about people coming together across cultures, generations, and backgrounds to celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of our community. Through music, art, storytelling, cultural traditions, and hands-on activities, we create a space where everyone belongs and every voice matters.
The Duwamish River reminds us that we are all connected. As we gather along its shores, we celebrate not only the progress that has been made to restore and protect this important waterway, but also the collective power of community action. Together, we can build healthier neighborhoods, create new opportunities for future generations, and ensure that the Duwamish Valley remains a vibrant place to live, work, and thrive.
We invite you to join us in celebrating our community, honoring our shared history, and imagining a brighter future together. This year 2026 we also collaborating with SOPA SUPA - South Park Summer Party - Cultivate South Park! This will be an amazing party for the Duwamish Valley! We hope you join us!!
Thank you so much for your interest in being a performer for our 19th Annual, Duwamish River Festival!
Event Timing: August 8th, 2026 12pm-5pm
Event Address: 8700 Dallas Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 - Duwamish River People's Park and Shoreline Habitat
Are you interested in a table or to sponsor?
Please contact Robin for more information: Robin@drcc.org for sponsorships and tables
Are you interested in performing at the Duwamish River Festival 2026?
Contact Khalia, Entertainment Lead: khalia@drcc.org
Intrested in volunteering?
PAST EVENTS:
What happened in 2025?
We took an important decision given current circumstances.
Thank you to everyone for making our 18th #DuwamishRiverFestival a great success!
We love spending time with you to highlight the love and care we have for our Seattle’s only River and our community!
We want to send a big shout out to our sponsors who made possible this event and for our community for showing up!
More than 700 people attended and DRCC provided over 500 meals and 200 servings of shave ice!
DUWAMISH RIVER FESTIVAL 2023
THANK YOU!
Duwamish River Festival 2023 could not have been possible without your support. This year we had great attendance of 650+ people joining us in celebrating our one and only river, Duwamish River. It is our goal to bring community and partners together learning about environmental justice in the Duwamish Valley. We thank everyone that contributed to making the Duwamish River Festival happen.
DUWAMISH RIVER FESTIVAL 2022
DUWAMISH RIVER FESTIVAL 2021
15th Annual DUWAMISH RIVER FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, August 7th, 2021. 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where: South Park Plaza 8456 Dallas Ave. S Seattle WA 98108
Join us for our 15th year anniversary celebrating Duwamish River Festival together with the South Park and Georgetown communities. The event brings our communities together to celebrate our diversity and the cleanup and restoration of the Duwamish River. As in previous years, the 2021 festival will feature a family-friendly mix of activities, arts, culture, and entertainment to celebrate and nurture the creation of a healthy Duwamish River. Thank you to Festival sponsors to make this possible!
The festival will begin at 12:00 p.m. at the South Park Plaza in the South Park neighborhood, with an opening ceremony led by the Duwamish Tribe. Throughout the day, attendees will enjoy interactive educational booths; kayaking trips; local vendors, kids’ art activities; and dancers and musicians.
Sponsorship
Registrations for Educational Booths are full. Please email Robin@duwamishcleanup.org to be placed on the waiting list. Thanks!
NOTE: DRCC does not receive funding from those considered Responsible Parties in the Superfund Cleanup. We work with a local organization as a fiscal sponsor for the Duwamish River Festival to allow Responsible Parties to contribute to this community event and bring capacity to these organizations.
DRF Day of Schedule
We are very grateful with the local South Park business participating in our Duwamish River Festival!