A free, all-ages weekend celebration of music, food, and community in Soap Lake — with Friday events in town and a full festival day Saturday at Cloudview Farm.
Friday
Soap Lake Creative District Music, food, and festival kick-off events |
Cloudview Kitchen - Live music and great food starting around 5 PM, followed by DJ Tru-Ah. DJ Tru-Ah energizes events with versatile, genre-spanning sets. An expert at reading the room, he brings people together to create a memorable and lively atmosphere. (Be ready to dance!)
Soap Lake Library - FLGC, the SL Library, and Soap Lake Community Center are working together on a free music-related activities to take place on Friday afternoon. More details to come, so be sure to check back! |
Saturday
Cloudview Farm Morning drumming workshop • Main stage performances • Food & Craft Vendors 10am until 9:30pm |
Bucket Drumming Workshop with John Owens
Workshop starts at 11am
Registration will be requested. (Link coming soon!) This is a free, all-ages bucket drumming workshop with renowned percussionist and educator John Owens, Ph.D.
Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to learn from a master. John’s impressive background ranges from performing with the U.S. Army Band and Disneyland to street drumming in Washington D.C. and touring across Europe. |
Wanapum Native American Discovery Unit (WNADU)
The WNADU is the mobile part of the Wanapum Heritage Center. The WNADU is an award-winning, customized motor home that brings the Wanapum’s history and culture to us. Learn who the Wanapum are, their lifestyle of yesterday and today, what foods they eat, about their way of life, their stewardship of what is important to them, and how they maintain and perpetuate their culture.
Mainstage Performer Lineup
The Pangaleers
A folk, blues, rock trio that features acoustic guitar, bass fiddle, and drums.
Kendall Lujan
Genre-blending originals exploring love, loss and growth.
Tinned Fish
Performing a refreshing mix of old-time, bluegrass, country and folk.
Nick Cain
Delivering honest, heartfelt songs that turn real-life experiences into musical stories.
Leif Totusek Freestyle Candela
Fusing African-inspired Soukos, Cuban Rumba, and jazz into vibrant, dance-ready world music.
Yogoman Burning Band
An irresistibly energetic, music and performance style that consistently gets audiences dancing.
A folk, blues, rock trio that features acoustic guitar, bass fiddle, and drums.
Kendall Lujan
Genre-blending originals exploring love, loss and growth.
Tinned Fish
Performing a refreshing mix of old-time, bluegrass, country and folk.
Nick Cain
Delivering honest, heartfelt songs that turn real-life experiences into musical stories.
Leif Totusek Freestyle Candela
Fusing African-inspired Soukos, Cuban Rumba, and jazz into vibrant, dance-ready world music.
Yogoman Burning Band
An irresistibly energetic, music and performance style that consistently gets audiences dancing.
Click on the links above to learn more about all our performers and listen to samples of their music.
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Help us bring this festival to life!
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Attention Vendors
Our focus is to provide the community with a versatile vendor market (handcrafted and well curated items), and lots of food! If you are interested in vending at this event please follow the link provided below: Event Vendors – Cloudview Farm Ephrata |
2026 supporters and sponsors
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Thank you to these "Local Legend" festival supporters!
Getting there: Soap Lake is just under 3 hours from Seattle and 1.5 hours from Spokane. Map your route HERE.
Eat, Play, Stay! Discover the best of what Soap Lake and Ephrata has to offer by downloading the Grant County WA travel app. From Google Play or the Apple Store.
Eat, Play, Stay! Discover the best of what Soap Lake and Ephrata has to offer by downloading the Grant County WA travel app. From Google Play or the Apple Store.
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Where to stay:
Hotels, Resorts Masters Inn - Soap Lake hotel with meditation and yoga room Soap Lake Natural Spa and Resort - rooms, suites, cottages, and Soap Lake Resort RV Park Twin Cove Cottages - private beach resort on Soap Lake Bluelake Resort - cabins, domes, & RV camping Best Western Rama Inn - Ephrata Ephrata Inn Hotel - Ephrata Sunland Inn Motel - Ephrata Campgrounds, RV Resorts Smokiam RV Resort - camping at the north end of Soap Lake: RV's, tents, cabins, and teepees Soap Lake RV Park - Camping next door to Smokiam Park. Contact the Soap Lake City Hall to make a reservation: (509) 246-1211 Oasis RV & Golf Course - RV & tent camping Sun Lakes - Dry Falls State Park - RV & tent camping, biking, boating Coulee Lodge Resort - RV, tent camping, cabins The Oasis Farm - dry camping south of Soap Lake Ephrata RV Park - cabins, RV, & tent camping |
Where to eat in Soap Lake:
Akins Fresh Market - Deli foods & snacks Chiluda Salsa Factory & Kitchen - Salsa + yakisoba, tacos, Chiluda Stir Fry (Also on Instagram.) Cloudview Kitchen - Cafe, bakery and bar, special orders, locally crafted gifts Del-Red Pub - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, catering and live music La Cucina di Sophia - Italian-Brazilian fusion kitchen; pizza and other dishes made in a wood-fired oven Mi Cocinita Mexican Grill & Cantina - Fresh Mexican food made daily Mom's European Deli - Eastern European culture and cuisine Taqueria El Tapatio - Food truck on Daisy Street serving traditional tacos, burritos, tortas, and quesadillas |
Where to eat in Ephrata:
There are many place to eat in Ephrata -- too many to list here. We recommend checking out listings on the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce member directory as a start point. Ephrata Chamber Member Directory |
Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee is a tax exempt organization as described in
Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 46-4201429
PO Box 483
Soap Lake, WA 98851
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Contact us
Or write to: Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee P.O. Box 483, Soap Lake, WA 98851 Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 46-4201429 |
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