Why Support SeaFeast
Bellingham SeaFeast serves our Whatcom County community by celebrating and honoring our rich maritime culture and heritage so that we can conserve and promote the significant economic impact of our thriving working waterfront. Our annual two-day festival is our signature event and allows us to connect our waterfront industries with the wider community while indulging in the culinary bounty of the Pacific Northwest
What is SeaFeast?
Founded in 2016, the SeaFeast festival operates through a dedicated and diverse Board of Directors, a small staff, and scores of community volunteers.
What Needs Funding
Bellingham SeaFeast is seeking $125,000 in funding to support various aspects of our 8th signature festival including administrative, event and partnership costs, cultural education materials, entertainment, and more kid-friendly exhibits.
Who We Serve
Bellingham SeaFeast is a FREE festival and accessible to every member of our Pacific Northwest community. We encourage locals and visitors alike to come and celebrate with us.
Why It Matters
Our fishing and maritime industries are some of the largest in Whatcom County, accounting for more than 6,000 jobs. In order for this maritime culture to be preserved, people must understand and value its local, regional, and international economic significance.
How we measure success
In 2023, the festival saw more than 13,000 attendees over two days, a nearly 45% increase from 2022. Our goal is to celebrate with more than 17,000 people in 2024.
The festival accounts for about 60% of Bellingham SeaFeast's financial base, and many vendors also report a notable increase in sales during the festival weekend.
We recognize that community collaboration is essential to our mission. Our partners include more than 50 private and public entities throughout Whatcom County and the Pacific Northwest.
Want to learn more?
Send us a message and we’ll reach out to you with more details
Or contact us directly:
Kevin Coleman, Executive Director
(206) 251-2611
kevin@bellinghamseafeast.com