Festivals all the same you say? Not so!

At SeafoodFest, it's the special attractions that make our event unique. The Lutefisk Eating Contest. Entertainers like Seattle icon Stan Boreson. A salmon BBQ cooked by the maritime industry on sand placed directly on the street. Viking Helmets in numerous styles and colors. Ballard's own brew, Maritime Pacific Brewing Company. Stuff for the four-legged members of your family. Our own festival tattoo. (Don't worry, they're temporary.)

The Ballard Chamber endeavors to make its annual event just a bit different from all the others. So yes, SeafoodFest, now in its 36th year, is a lot like Ballard—special, unique and just a bit quirky!