Join DERT and the Squaxin Island Tribe for the 2026 Festival of the St̓əč̓as (Steh-Chass)!

2026 Festival of the St̓əč̓as

Friday, August 14th, 2026 | 12pm - 4pm
Heritage Park
330 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501

The Festival of the St̓əč̓as is a community event centered around Squaxin culture and connection to the area, public education, estuary restoration, environmental stewardship, and envisioning the future of a restored Deschutes Estuary. We will include a thoughtful educational and outreach area featuring organizations doing meaningful work throughout the Deschutes Watershed and South Sound region, as well as live cultural performances and local vendors.