Ballard Music & SeafoodFest
Ways To Get Involved
Sponsoring the Ballard Music & SeafoodFest is a unique opportunity to showcase your brand, support the neighborhood, and engage with a large and enthusiastic audience. With various sponsorship levels to suit every budget, we are confident that you will find a package that meets your needs and helps you achieve your marketing goals. Join us in celebrating all things Ballard this summer and make a lasting impact on Seattle’s best neighborhood.
We invite you to become a sponsor of the 52nd Ballard Music & Seafoodfest and help us create an unforgettable experience for more than 75,000 attendees. Your support will not only enhance the festival but contribute to the vitality and vibrancy of the Ballard community year round.
Please reach out to us at info@ballardalliance.com to learn more about becoming one of our awesome 2026 festival sponsors!
Vending
2026 VENDOR BOOTH APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Take advantage of Early Bird pricing from now until February 15th. We are accepting applications for Food, Arts & Crafts and Non-profit Organization vendors.
If you are excited about becoming a vendor at this year’s Ballard Music & Seafoodfest, the you’ve come to the right place! This year’s festival will take place in the heart of Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood on July 11 – 12, 2026, with an expected attendance of more than 75,000 people.
The Vendor Market is open on Saturday and Sunday (July 11 & 12) of the festival weekend only. Friday night’s celebration does not include vendors or food booths. Ballard Music & Seafoodfest is a beloved Seattle tradition that celebrates our community’s love of seafood, great entertainment, Ballard brews and supporting local businesses and artists. As a vendor, you’ll be able to showcase your food or products to thousands of attendees over two fun-filled days. We can’t wait to welcome back many familiar faces and make new connections this year!
Vendor applications are open for the 2026 festival. See the registration details and application buttons in the dropdowns below.
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Early Bird Registration Period (cheapest fee) – The registration deadline: February 15, 2026, at 5 pm PST
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Standard Registration Period (standard fee) – The registration deadline: April 25, 2026, at 5 pm PST
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Late Registration Period (most expensive fee) – The registration deadline: June 13, 2026, at 5 pm PST
PLEASE NOTE: All vendors will be juried; vendors not selected will be refunded their registration fee. ($35.00 Application fee is non-refundable).
Arts, Crafts, Non-Profit, and Sponsor Vendor Hours:
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Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11 am – 8 pm
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Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 11 am – 7 pm
Food Vendor Hours:
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Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11 am – 10 pm
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Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 11 am – 7 pm
Volunteer
BE A PART OF MAKING BALLARD’S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR A SUCCESS!
For the past five decades, Ballard Music & Seafoodfest has attracted enthusiastic volunteers from all over the neighborhood and beyond! Good-hearted people who commit their time and energy to help make the festival one of Seattle’s most popular and well-run summer events year after year. We couldn’t pull it off without the many helping hands of our neighbors and friends.
If you’re looking for a great way to make a difference, and meet other friendly, Ballard-loving people, join our crew as a Deck Hand (aka volunteer)! Every volunteer shift comes with a free salmon BBQ dinner, a post-festival volunteer appreciation dinner, and your hours count towards community service requirements. You are welcome to wear branded attire, if you’d like to represent your business or organization as a volunteer.
Interested in some fun and connect with the community as one of our valued volunteers? Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Wren Wilson at wren@ballardalliance.com to be added to our outreach list. Please scroll down to find your perfect volunteer position and time slot below!
BEER GARDEN
Help us in the beer garden as Beertenders, VIP Area Bartenders, VIP Area Greeters or with Token Sales. We need individuals who are 21+ and are comfortable interacting with customers while working in a fun and fast-paced environment.
Possible shifts include:
4:45 pm – 7:30 pm
7:15pm – 10:15 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP (COMING SOON)
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BARRICADE RANGERS
Help protect our festivalgoers, staff, and volunteers by overseeing the festival barricades. Drivers occasionally attempt to navigate around the perimeter barricades and enter the restricted area of the festival. Your role will involve directing vehicles away from the barricades and guiding them to the appropriate streets.
Possible shifts include:
8 am – 12 pm
12 pm – 4 pm
4 pm – 8 pm
8 pm – 11:59 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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SALMON BBQ SET UP
Help set up the Salmon BBQ, a vital element in Seafoodfest tradition, in preparation for a Saturday opening.
Possible shifts include:
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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SET-UP BOOTH CHALKERS
Help chalk vendor booth locations. You will be using spray chalk and a rolling wheel measuring tool (we call it Wheelie Mammoth) to mark the locations of all the vendor booths on the pavement. This role requires walking, bending over, and lifting objects weighing around 10 pounds. Please wear clothes and shoes that can get temporary paint on them (it washes off).
Possible shifts include:
10:00 pm – 11:59 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
SALMON BBQ
Help with the Salmon BBQ of Seafoodfest as a Salmon Portioner, Slaw Server, Plater Finisher, or Water Zombie! Work together to continue the Seafoodfest tradition of providing yummy Salmon to festival-goers.
Possible shifts include:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
1:45 pm – 5:45 pm
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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BEER GARDEN
Help us in the beer garden as Beertenders, VIP Area Bartenders, VIP Area Greeters or with Token Sales. We need individuals who are 21+ and are comfortable interacting with customers while working in a fun and fast-paced environment.
Possible shifts include:
11:45 am – 3:45 pm
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
7:15 pm – 10:15 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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INFO BOOTH
Help us set up the info booth for the event and serve as an event concierge on Saturday! Sell merchandise, tokens for the salmon BBQ, and ice tickets for vendors. Provide vendors and event-goers with information about the festival.
Possible shifts include:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
11:45 pm – 3:45 pm
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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KIDS AREA
Help us in the Kids Deck area by assisting with activity tables and liaising with vendor/participant tents!
Possible shifts include:
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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BARRICADE RANGERS
Help protect our festival-goers, staff, and volunteers by overseeing the festival barricades. Drivers occasionally attempt to navigate around the perimeter barricades and enter the restricted area of the festival. Your role will involve directing vehicles away from the barricades and guiding them to the appropriate streets.
Possible shifts include:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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VENDOR LOAD IN
Assist with traffic control for vendors who are loading into their spaces and setting up their booths for the festival. Volunteers must be able to stand/walk/jog for the whole shift. Giving clear and firm directions is a must.
Possible shifts include:
5:30 am – 9:30 am
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
SALMON BBQ
Help with the Salmon BBQ of Seafoodfest as a Salmon Portioner, Slaw Server, Plater Finisher, or Water Zombie! Work together to continue the Seafoodfest tradition of providing yummy Salmon to festival-goers.
Possible shifts include:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
1:45 pm – 5:45 pm
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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BEER GARDEN
Help us in the beer garden as Beertenders, VIP Area Bartenders, VIP Area Greeters or with Token Sales. We need individuals who are 21+ and are comfortable interacting with customers while working in a fun and fast-paced environment.
Possible shifts include:
11:45 am – 3:00 pm
2:45 pm – 5:45 pm
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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INFO BOOTH
Help us set up the info booth for the event and serve as an event concierge on Saturday! Sell merchandise, tokens for the salmon BBQ, and ice tickets for vendors. Provide vendors and event-goers with information about the festival.
Possible shifts include:
9:00 am – 11:30 am
11:15 am – 2:45 pm
2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
5:45 pm – 9:00 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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KIDS AREA
Help us in the Kids Deck area by assisting with activity tables and liaising with vendor/participant tents!
Possible shifts include:
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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BARRICADE RANGERS
Help protect our festival-goers, staff, and volunteers by overseeing the festival barricades. Drivers occasionally attempt to navigate around the perimeter barricades and enter the restricted area of the festival. Your role will involve directing vehicles away from the barricades and guiding them to the appropriate streets.
Possible shifts include:
8 am – 12 pm
12 pm – 4 pm
4 pm – 8 pm
8 pm – 11:59 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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VENDOR TEAR DOWN
We are looking for individuals who can assist with traffic control for vendors who are packing up and loading out of the festival. Volunteers must be able to stand/walk/jog for the whole shift. Giving clear and firm directions is a must.
Possible shifts include:
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
