Saturday, June 13th, 2026 | 12:30PM-5:00PM | Entry: Free/By Donation
Celebrate one of the longest day of the year at the Summertide Solstice Festival, a free outdoor gathering where art, nature, and community come alive. Set among the forested trails of Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, this festival blends creativity with the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Spend the day enjoying live music in a stunning open-air setting, sampling local food and drinks from vendors and the beer garden, and taking part in free hands-on art activities for all ages. Wander the paths to hear poetry readings from Poetry in the Park finalists and be among the first to experience the unveiling of a brand-new sculpture in the park.
This year also features Field Notes, a captivating exhibition inspired by the birds of the Pacific Northwest. The show brings together artists who explore nature through observation, storytelling, and imagination, inviting you to slow down, look closer, and reconnect with the world around you.
Whether you come for the music, the art, the scenery, or a perfect summer day with friends and family, Summertide offers something memorable at every turn.
Be the first to see a new sculpture installed in Webster’s Woods.
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Annually, we welcome new sculpture installations into Webster’s Woods. Join us for Summertide 2026 as we celebrate our newest permanent addition to the park created by a local artist.
Wander the park to hear poetry from talented local poets.
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Each year during Summertide, new poetry selected by the Olympic Peninsula Authors is installed throughout the park, inviting visitors to discover it along the trails, enjoy live readings, and experience a self-guided poetry walk.
Selected poets will present their work during the festival at a special poetry reading in the courtyard.
Celebrate the summer day with live outdoor musical performances.
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Enjoy live performances from musical guests down in the meadow. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax into the festival atmosphere around you.
Embrace your inner creativity with science and art inspired stations.
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Explore your creativity at nature and science inspired art stations throughout the event.
In the past, visitors have contributed to a community nature weaving, designed playful solstice crowns with florals, created prints with natural objects, created embossed insect designs, and more.
Each year, Summertide brings together a vibrant lineup of live music that fills the Woods with energy, rhythm, and summer spirit. From laid-back acoustic sets to lively performances that get you moving, there is something for every kind of music lover. Set against the natural beauty of Webster’s Woods, the music becomes part of the experience, inviting you to linger, dance, and celebrate the season. Come back soon for the announcement of the 2026 lineup!
Each year, Summertide features a curated selection of local vendors offering delicious food, refreshing drinks, and handcrafted treats. With tasty bites to savor as you explore the festival offerings, there is something for everyone. Take your time wandering, tasting, and supporting the creativity and flavors of the community. Beer, barbecue, sandwiches, doughnuts, and more will be waiting for you!
Parking at the festival is limited but nearby options are available. Our onsite lot accommodates about 30 cars, with additional street parking throughout the neighborhood, as well as nearby lots at Franklin Elementary School and Peninsula College on Lauridsen Blvd, both about a 3 to 5 minute walk away. One accessible parking space is available next to the gallery, and drop-offs are welcome for those needing assistance. Please check in with the parking attendant on Jones Street for guidance.
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Tickets are not required for the Summertide Solstice Art Festival! This event is open to the public. Donations are appreciated to support the continuation of this event in the future. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is a nonprofit organization that relies on the support of the community to maintain our programming.
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While dogs are usually allowed in Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park, during festivals and outdoor events, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center asks that you leave your pet at home.
For the safety of your pet, and all event attendees, please come back with your pet another time.
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Port Angeles Fine Arts Center utilizes the meadow in Webster’s Woods as our outdoor event venue. Please bring blankets or camp chairs to comfortably sit on during the performances on the stage.
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Summertide Festival requires many helping hands. Sign up for one of our volunteer opportunities to help support this event on our volunteer page or email associate@pafac.org.
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Sponsorships support this festival’s operations and allows it to continue as an accessible community event for locals and visitors. Interested in learning about our sponsorship opportunities? Reach out to rachel@pafac.org.
Become a sponsor for one of Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s free community programs. Be a part of uplifting accessible spaces for people to connect with each other, nature, and art on the Olympic Peninsula in meaningful and impactful ways. Interested? Email rachel@pafac.org.