The inaugural Tarboo Fest is in the books.
Sun drenched open space filled with lazy meandering smiling faces, music moved through every inch of the 53-acre Quilcene Lantern property for four days and three nights, July 4-July 6.
Pygmy goats, wood fired pizza, alder grove campsites, newly-invented dance moves, hammock hangs, yoga, expert led nature walks, a contemplative solo-drum set, and lot of smartly written and well-played songs mark some of the highlight offerings.
“Spirits are high, I think everybody thought it was a big success,” Tarboo Fest organizer Willem de Koch said. “All in all, everything was really smooth, the performances and shows had really good energy behind them, and all of the artists of course, delivered. The stoke is high.”
Tarboo was the first full production event put on by the de Koch’s family since their purchase of the property earlier this year. Visit quilcenelantern.com for upcoming events.
Sequim Gazette by Elijah Sussman / Lily Lew (left) preparing to tattoo a caterpillar onto festival attendee Julia Hopkins. July 4.
Sequim Gazette photo by Elijah Sussman / Helen and Richard “Rico” Vinh of the band Pistil play onstage at Tarboo Fest on July 4.
Sequim Gazette photo by Elijah Sussman / Following set, Pistil band members invite the audience to join in wishing their guitarist Matt Mkay a happy birthday on the stage. Afterward, band friends shared cake and cigarettes.
Sequim Gazette photo by Elijah Sussman / Drummer Adam Amr of Port Townsend relaxes after playing two sets on July 4 with Caro Kann and Pistil. He would drum for Seattle artist Margaux on July 6.
Sequim Gazette photo by Elijah Sussman / Kristina enjoys 2024 Tarboo Fest.
Sequim Gazette photo by Elijah Sussman / Taking a break from Tarboo Fest, Jammin’ Salmon fiddler Joey Gish and vending ceramicist Parker Anderson made the short drive down to Linger Longer to cool down in a jellyfish-filled inlet on July 5.
Sequim Gazette photo by Elijah Sussman / Tomo Nakayama of Seattle performs a dance-filled indie-pop set at Tarboo Fest on July 5.
Sequim Gazette photo by Elijah Sussman / Black Ends’ “Gunk-Pop” pulses frenetic energy through the crowded barn at Tarboo Fest on July 6.
Sequim Gazette by Elijah Sussman / Attendees (from left) Amelia Depue, Angela Schnelle, Dani Carson, and Theresa Kim enjoy golden hour before before Kate Davis on July 6.
Sequim Gazette photo by Elijah Sussman / Artist Margaux and festival organizer Willem Dekock join headliner Kate Davis in her arresting festival closing set on July 6.
Sequim Gazette photo by Elijah Sussman / The Quilcene Lantern, pictured on July 6.
