August 8-10 2025
The longest running didgeridoo gathering in the Americas is held every summer in Oregon
This year (2025) marks our 28th annual gathering, August Aug 8-10, 2025 in Scio, Oregon. Enthusiasts from all over the world come together to share the music, history, craft, and culture of the didgeridoo.
This year we look forward to Zalem Delarbre, who has inspired a whole generation of didge performers and fans with his
innovative approach to the instrument, returning with us to Neal Creek in 2025. Zalem's association with us goes back to
the 2010s, when we were Indidjinus meeting at Prindel Creek. Since then, he has made epic music, and we’re excited to
host him once again.
Joining us from Dubbo, Australia, will be our longtime friend and mentor Lewis Burns: activist, artist, and cultural ambassador.
To our great delight, Stephen Kent will also be returning to bring us along on his unforgettable musical journeys.
Included in his program is a piece that merits special recognition:
On August 8 2023, Lahaina, the beating heart of Maui and the old Royal capital of Hawaii, was destroyed by a deadly wildfire.
Once called Lele (jump/fly), Lahaina was the historic place of reference on the island as well as a center for
commerce, culture, and entertainment. On the second anniversary of the Maui fires, Stephen Kent plays “Lahaina Story”,
the new release by The Sky is in Love With You—From the mind of One to the breath of the Other.
With your help, we look forward to bringing more international artists to Neal Creek. But we're also equally looking forward to our home-grown favorites, including Pamela Mortensen, Didge Mama Emma, Sundsaga, Will MacGavin, Enrique Ugalde, Legendary Strawberry Man, Lighthawk, and many more.
By renewing your membership (and encouraging your didge family friends to join), you can be a vital part of making our next Northwest Didgefest an event worth celebrating. The more members, the more world-class artists we can book.
And the more members, the better able we are in fulfilling our unique mission of fostering that ineffable magic we call the didgeridoo.
Last but not least, we are looking forward to YOU! You, you, and you. Recall the joy, recall the unique and amazing performances of our last gathering. We are family. The didge may call us, but it is family that keeps calling us back.
Northwest DidgeFest (sponsored by InDidjInUs) is a co-created, community organized, weekend gathering of the didgeridoo tribe. Daytime workshops are taught and some are spontaneously created on the spot, utilizing the unique collection of attendees' knowledge and inspiration to share and enjoy our time together. Evenings host music featuring some of the best musicians and didgeridoo talent in the world. NorthwestDidgeFest is unlike any event anywhere!
We focus on community building as well as enjoying, crafting, and playing the didgeridoo. Historically, we've hosted gatherings of up to 850 people for 3 days of music, camping, and workshops. The gathering facilitates the exchange of global cultural knowledge and provides opportunities to share the history, craft, musical talent, and culture of this ancient instrument.
Details
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN ALCOHOL-FREE EVENT.
The dates:
Aug 8-10, 2025
The cost (click on ‘membership’ button above to reserve your spots):
$200 per person Standard after May 15th
Day passes are available for $80 for Saturday (August 9th), $65 for either Friday or Sunday (August 8th or 10th).
NO significant other pass this year!
Kids 18 and under are free if attending with a family.
As always, meals and camping are included with your membership!
Location
Neal Creek Resort
Neal Creek Resort
44644 Camp Morrison Dr
Scio, Oregon 97374
Note: Neal Creek Resort no longer has a website.
Google Map: Neal Creek Resort
Neal Creek Resort has stopped hosting public events, the Google Map will show NCR as closed; you can ignore that.
Arrival:
We can begin arriving at Neal Creek Resort starting Friday morning, August 8.
Vending
Space is limited and we want to ensure we provide vending opportunities for folks who will be offering goods and services that the festival community will be most interested in. Applications will be considered by a juried process, meaning vendors will be accepted based on item/service characteristics and quality. Standard vending space is 12’ x 12’; if you have differing space needs, please indicate details in the application.
Vending Fee: We ask for 10% of your total sales for the weekend.
Categories for vending:
1. Didgeridoos and related products
2. Musical instruments and music-related items
3. Other unique handmade items and wellness-related services will be juried and accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Please note that vending any type of paraphernalia is not permitted.
