SeafoodFest to take over Ballard this weekend

Meghan Walker Ballard

Starting Friday, downtown Ballard will be filled with SeafoodFest celebrations for the first time in two years.

The festival kicks off Friday evening (July 15) with live music at 6 p.m. at the main stage on Ballard Ave and the infamous beer garden is open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Here’s the schedule of events for each day of the festival.

Friday, July 15th

Live music

  • 6 – 7:30 p.m. — DJ
  • 7 – 7:30 p.m. — #All4Doras
  • 7:45 – 10 p.m.— Nite Wave

Beer Garden

  • 5 – 8 p.m. Craft breweries, cider makers, canned cocktails, and wine, adjacent to the bell tower on Ballard Ave.

Saturday, July 16

Live Music

  • 12 – 12:30 p.m. — The Salmonberries
  • 1 – 2:00 p.m. — Caitlin Sherman
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. — Beverly Crusher
  • 4 – 5:00 p.m. — Stephanie Anne Johnson
  • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. — Bread & Butter
  • 7 – 8:00 p.m. — Wild Powwers
  • 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. — Thunderpussy

Beer Garden

  • 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Craft breweries, cider makers, canned cocktails, and wine, adjacent to the bell tower on Ballard Ave.

Salmon BBQ

  • 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Along with your perfectly prepared Alderwood-smoked salmon, enjoy delicious garlic bread, cole slaw, and your choice of water or soft drink for only $15. All funds raised at the Trident Seafoods Alder-Smoked Salmon BBQ tent support our non-profit organization, the Ballard Alliance.”
  • Visit the Information Booth located at the corner of 22nd Ave NW and NW Market St to purchase tokens for the bbq. Cash and credit/debit card are accepted.

Illumination Learning Studio Kid’s Deck

Vendors

  • 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Arts, crafts, non-profits, and sponsor vendors
  • 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Food vendors

Sunday, July 17

Live Music

  • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. — School of Rock
  • 2 – 3:00 p.m. — Warren Dunes
  • 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. — Seattle’s Last Waltz
  • 5 – 6:00 p.m. — Kuinka
  • 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. — Polyrhythmics

Beer Garden

  • 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Craft breweries, cider makers, canned cocktails, and wine, adjacent to the bell tower on Ballard Ave.

Salmon BBQ

  • 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Along with your perfectly prepared Alderwood-smoked salmon, enjoy delicious garlic bread, cole slaw, and your choice of water or soft drink for only $15. All funds raised at the Trident Seafoods Alder-Smoked Salmon BBQ tent support our non-profit organization, the Ballard Alliance.”
  • Visit the Information Booth located at the corner of 22nd Ave NW and NW Market St to purchase tokens for the bbq. Cash and credit/debit card are accepted.

Illumination Learning Studio Kid’s Deck

Vendors

  • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Arts, crafts, non-profits, and sponsor vendors
  • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Food vendors

The SeafoodFest is free and open to the public.

Photo: Ballard Alliance