Meet Kalan Wolfe and Keely Crow-Ka. You may recognize Keely from the Port Townsend Ferry or Kalan from American Idol 2019. You may have heard our band The Shift perform at events such as The Brinnon Shrimp Fest, The Quilcene Fair, The Sequim Lavender Festival, or the Okanogan family Barter Faire. Departure Festival strives to encompass the spirit of these festivals and pairing that with world class touring acts, storytelling, fantastic food and craft vendors, as well as weekend camping to create an event which leaves our souls feeling satisfied and our hearts replenished.
We are "departing" some of the old music festival trends and embarking on a much more community oriented approach. We are doing this by infusing native storytelling with world class music, local artisans and local businesses to create something new and enriching.
