The logo and storyline for the 2026 Sequim Irrigation Festival were revealed during an unveiling event held Saturday, Oct. 18 at The Oasis Bar and Grill.
The tagline for the 131st Sequim Irrigation Festival had previously been announced after being decided on by the membership in November 2024. The tagline will be “Let’s Go Sequimming!”
Once the tagline for Washington State’s longest running festival has been determined, a storyline is created, which then inspires the logo.
Here is the storyline for 2026, according to Michelle Rhodes, director of the Sequim Irrigation Festival:
“The morning fog lifted as the ship drifted near the New Dungeness Lighthouse, its beacon slicing soft gray into gold. Suddenly, the waters boiled — and from the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the mystical Kraken surfaced, eyes twinkling like rubies.
‘Fear not,’ the Kraken boomed, tentacles curling around the hull in a gentle protective embrace. ‘I am Sequim’s guardian, and you’ve arrived just in time!’
The sailors clung to the rails, as an air of calm settled over the ship. Their fear and anxiety waned with the Kraken’s welcome.
‘It’s the 131st Sequim Irrigation Festival,’ the Kraken continued, voice echoing across the waves. ‘Long ago, Sequim’s fields flourished because of clever irrigation, and every year we celebrate with parades, music, and merriment. ‘Let’s Go Sequimming!’ means reveling in every joy Sequim offers — sunshine, community, festival magic, and adventure!’
With a final flourish, the Kraken slipped beneath the waves, leaving behind laughter and a festival invitation shimmering on the air.
The boaters cheered, ‘Let’s Go Sequimming!’
If you want to go Sequimming… you better get Kraken!”
Designs from three local designers were presented anonymously to the membership. The logo submitted by Amber Tjemsland was chosen as the winning entry during the membership’s September meeting. Tjemsland’s logo includes a lighthouse inspired by the iconic New Dungeness Lighthouse.
The logo and storyline will inspire the theme of the float and other events throughout the festival.
The festival takes place May 1-9, 2026.
