The micro music festival at Mike’s Chili Parlor (1447 NW Ballard Way) in Ballard is returning this weekend, July 31 – August 1.
Mike’s Chili Music Fest started in 2025 as a “hyperlocal micro festival” featuring bands that were popular in Ballard in the 2000s and early 2010s. Musical acts will include Massy Ferguson, Old Coast, Heels to the Hardwood, Jeff Fielder/Tekla Waterfield, and Jaws of Brooklyn, along with additional performers.
The festival hours will be 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Friday, July 31 and 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 1. They’ll have a main stage in the Chili Bowl and a smaller stage on the Chili Deck.
Here’s the lineup:
Friday, July 31:
- Mainstage:
- 6 p.m. Tekla Waterfield & Jeff Fielder
- 7 p.m. The Rallies
- 8:30 p.m. Heels to the Hardwood
Saturday, Aug. 1
- Deck:
- 2 p.m. Jaws of Brooklyn
- 4:15 p.m. Drito Bautista
- 5:45 p.m. Evan Way
- 7:15 p.m. Ben Jordan
- Mainstage:
- 2 p.m. Jaws of Brooklyn
- 3:30 p.m. Snowday
- 5 p.m. Kara Hesse
- 6:30 p.m. Mike Frazier
- 8 p.m. Old Coast
- 9 p.m. Massy Ferguson
Festival tickets are $15 for both days.
Photo: Mike’s Chili Parlor