We’re so excited to welcome you to the third annual Olympia Funk Festival – Funk OFF! Thank you for purchasing your tickets and helping us bring the groove to downtown Olympia once again!
Here’s everything you need to know before the funk drops:
Wristband Pickup (Registration)
All wristbands are available for pickup at the Olympia Ballroom lobby
116 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Friday, Jan 30: 1 PM - 8 PM
Saturday, Jan 31: 11:30 AM - 8 PM
If you have a Sunday-only pass, skip the Ballroom and head straight to the Capitol Theater—wristband pickup there starts at 1:00 PM on Sunday, Feb 1.
Youth Bands at Ilk Lodge (Saturday, Jan 31)
We’re proud to feature incredible student performers at the festival this year!
Catch these rising stars at Ilk Lodge:
1:30 PM – Rapids
3:00 PM – Brood Awakening
Let’s show these young funksters some love!
Masterclasses (Sunday, Feb 1) – Free & Open to the Public!
Our Sunday Masterclasses are open to all and completely free!
Held at the Olympia Center (222 Columbia St NW, Room 101 - Enter off Olympia Ave), these sessions are perfect for students, educators, musicians, and fans of all ages. You don’t need a ticket—just bring your curiosity and love of funk!RSVP here (optional but helpful):
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/masterclasses-olympia-funk-festivalSchedule:
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Play What You Know – with Eric McFadden
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Women in Funk Music – with Erica Falls
2:30 – 3:30 PM: Stories of NW Funk & Soul – with DJ ElectricTeel
Cashless Event
We are a cashless event, so please bring your credit/debit card or digital wallet for any purchases.
Parking Tips
Downtown Olympia has free parking after 5 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends. For parking maps and tips:
www.olyfunkfest.com/parkingQuestions?
Text during festival hours or reach out anytime:
[email protected]
(360) 280-2533 (just not during 3:30pm-5pm on Friday - I'll be on stage!)We can’t wait to see you soon—and to groove, learn, and celebrate community all weekend long.
Danielle, Alan, & Rich
Team Funk Fest