Spring is here, and it is in full bloom. May is also a great time to plan, prepare, and remind us of new life while celebrating lives who we have lost along the way.
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Recently, the Whatcom Commercial Fisherman’s Association had their Blessing of the Fleet. This annual memorial is a solemn reminder of all those we have lost at sea over the past 100 years. I am humbly reminded that how we get our seafood takes guts, endless hours on the water, and a passion for what they love. We should all be thankful and grateful for what they all provide.
It’s events like this that drive me to help Seafeast be a lasting part of our community. We all have something to learn, to enjoy, to give back, and to get involved with our amazing waterfront. With so many things to do and see in Whatcom County, we are so excited to add our lineup to things to do throughout the year.
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We look forward to you attending, learning, and growing with us. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements for this year’s festival, and wishing you all the best.
Kevin Coleman
Upcoming Events
See what's happening with Bellingham SeaFeast out and about in the community!
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Saturday, May 16 | Seafood Shell-ebration Join Bellingham SeaFeast for an afternoon celebrating the best of Pacific Northwest shellfish with a seafood tasting experience featuring local oysters, mussels, clams, and more at B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar. All proceeds support Bellingham SeaFeast.
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Saturday, May 30 | Beach Clean-Up Spend the morning caring for our shoreline and protecting local marine life. Location TBD. This free, family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while giving back to our beautiful Salish Sea. All cleanup supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and wear closed-toe shoes. Pre-registration is required >
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Tuesday, June 2 | Beach Clean-Up Another opportunity to beautify our shoreline while protecting local marine life. Location TBD. This free, family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while giving back to our beautiful Salish Sea. All cleanup supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and wear closed-toe shoes. Pre-registration is required >
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Friday, June 5 | Paint & Sip Join us for a Paint & Sip event on Friday, June 5, from 5-7pm at the Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County office at Squalicum Harbor. This unique night out combines art, local flavor, and Northwest vibes, with step-by-step guidance from local artist and SeaFeast Executive Director Kevin Coleman. Come ready for wine and seafood nibbles. Get tickets online >
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Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21 | Birch Bay Kids Kite Festival The sky above Birch Bay is about to get a whole lot more colorful. The Birch Bay Kids Kite Festival returns at Birch Bay State Park, and Bellingham SeaFeast is proud to be there as a community partner. It's a free, family-friendly weekend packed with kites soaring over the bay, crafts, educational activities, and food and craft vendors. Whether you're 5 or 55, there's something to love.
Calling all food vendors, educational organizations, commercial businesses, and artisan creators! This is your chance to be part of SeaFeast, a vibrant community celebration that attracts thousands of enthusiastic visitors every year.
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This is more than just an event—it's the perfect opportunity to put your business or organization front and center, connecting with thousands of engaged visitors who are eager to discover, explore, and support what you have to offer.
Get exposure, tell your story and help support our growing waterfront community. We would love to see how we can connect you with your customers through Bellingham SeaFeast events and promotions.
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Check out our new Sponsorship Packet on our website and let's chat about how we can maximize your business' exposure all year long!
