BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – From fresh-caught fish to local artisan showcases to interactive kids’ activities, Bellingham’s yearly SeaFeast has something for everyone.
The eighth annual event was held at Zuanich Point Park on Oct. 5 and 6 and featured a diverse lineup of activities, educational booths, vendors and more.
This year’s celebrations included Lummi Nation traditional salmon smoking, boat rides, live music and speakers. Seafood enthusiasts could buy fresh fish from the dockside seafood market and local food vendors offered a variety of food and drink options.
Bellingham SeaFeast is dedicated to honoring waterfront culture and traditions, highlighting local seafood industries and promoting maritime education.
Photos by Thalia Coulter
Bellingham’s eighth annual SeaFeast at Zuanich Point Park.
A boat sells fresh salmon at Squalicum Harbor.
Austin Bohnke from Bink’s Seafood presents a fresh catch.
Sabrina Denzel (left) and Andrew Shelton (right) welcome visitors to Bellingham SeaFeast.
Fresh fish sold by Lummi fishermen at Bellingham Seafeast.
A worker fillets a freshly caught fish.
Willie Lane smokes salmon following Lummi tradition.
Salmon is smoked on iron wood sticks.
Slack Tide Fisheries sells live Dungeness crab.
Jack Walker fries beer-battered halibut.
Beer-battered halibut from Bay Breeze Restaurant’s food stand at Bellingham SeaFeast.
SeaFeast hosts a panel discussion about environmental conservation.
Free Borsey (left) and Roy Alexander (right) promote a Children of the Setting Sun event.
Eric Tietjen from the Whatcom Maritime Heritage Museum holds an original vintage salmon box label.
High school sailing teams compete in a race.
A happy customer holds a bag of fresh fish.
Buoys and crab pots are stored in a garage.
