Festi-Bowl is an all-ages, all-abilities skateboard event during the Ballard SeafoodFest! This year’s event is Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 12-8 PM at Ballard Commons Park. The event showcases organized skateboarding in a positive environment and highlights the unique attributes of the sport.

Festi-Bowl started in 2014, taking advantage of the existing skateboard features of Ballard Commons Park and adding more kid-friendly activities during the Ballard SeafoodFest. Much like skateboarding, Festi-Bowl is meant to be inclusive for all who come. Whether learning the first turns or mastering bowl tricks, all are welcome to enjoy.

Festi-Bowl is celebrating 10 YEARS! In honor of that milestone, we have brought back the much adored Gnarly Cod mascot.

Festi-Bowl is made possible by the Ballard Alliance, several sponsors, and a lot of volunteer energy. If you plan to attend as a participant or volunteer, please check the schedule and consider pre-registering by DMing @festibowl on Instagram.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 FESTI-BOWL SPONSORS:

This year’s elements include:

  • 1:00 PM: Sunny Hill Sidewalk Slalom Contest

  • 2:45 PM: Tactics Tic Tac Race

  • 4:15 PM: Schulte 12 & Under Bowl Jam

  • 5:45 PM: Sonic Boom 360 Contest

  • 6:00 PM: Women's Bowl Competition

  • 7:15 PM: Open Contest

This year’s bands include:

  • 2:00 - 2:45 PM: Seattle School of Rock

  • 3:30 - 4:15 PM: Bridge Kids

  • 5:00 - 5:45 PM: Dead Streets

  • 6:30 - 7:15 PM: Midpak

Festi-Bowl is made possible with support from the community, including:

  • Legh Burns – Volunteer Producer

  • Marshall “Stack” Reid – Director and Emcee

  • Laurie Brown – Volunteer Art Director (Brownwork)

  • Steve Brown – Setup, Delivery, Planning, and Execution (Brownwork)