Bellingham events in July: Outdoor movies, markets, music festivals and trivia on tap
July is here, and The Bellingham Herald has put together a guide of fun, local events for you to enjoy this month.
The following is a monthly roundup of key Bellingham events, festivals, trivia nights and live music this month. For a complete list of local events, visit bellinghamherald.com/events.
Bellingham events
▪ Independence Day is being celebrated across Whatcom County with a variety of events, from firework shows, parades, beer garden parties and more. Here’s your guide to local Fourth of July events.
▪ The Bellingham Farmers Market is back on its regular weekly schedule with 100 vendors selling produce, flowers, handmade products and more. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at The Depot at 1100 Railroad Ave.
▪ The Bellingham Dockside Market will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6 and 20 at 722 Coho Way. This market allows fishermen to sell their freshly caught fish directly from their boats. For the latest information on each week’s vendors, visit the market’s Facebook page.
▪ The Barkley Market runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday from July 11 through August 29 at 2215 Rimland Drive. The market includes food trucks, live music and local vendors.
▪ The Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema is back, with outdoor movies each week starting Saturday, July 6. The event costs $7 per person with cash, or $8 with a card, and concessions are available for purchase. Before each movie, a live band will perform at 6:30 p.m. Movies will start around 8 p.m., and guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and beach chairs. The outdoor cinema is at The Fairhaven Village Green is at 1207 10th St. in Bellingham.
▪ The Northwest Tune-Up Festival, a music, mountain bike and beer festival, is back for its third year from July 12-14. The ticketed event announced its concert lineup in April, but it will also have certain parts of the festival open to visitors without a ticket. The Makers Market at NW Tune Up, a vendor market with over 40 local artisans, will be open for the public and runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The NW Tune Up Festival and market is at 1145 Granary Ave.
Trivia nights in Bellingham
These local restaurants and bars regularly hold trivia nights:
▪ Stemma Brewing Co. at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at 2039 Moore St.
▪ Ono Kitchen & Bar at 7 p.m. Mondays at 210 E Chestnut St.
▪ Corner Taphouse at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 1125 Finnegan Way.
▪ Flatstick Pub at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays at 902 N State St.
▪ Kulshan Brewing Roosevelt Taproom at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 1538 Kentucky St.
▪ CHeBA HUT at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at 306 W. Holly St.
▪ Stones Throw Brewery at 7 p.m. Thursdays at 1009 Larrabee Ave.
▪ The Great Northern Bottle Shop & Lounge at 7 p.m. Thursdays at 1319 Commercial St.
Live music in Bellingham
▪ Stone’s Throw Brewery has free live music for all ages from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout July. For the lineup of artists, check the brewery’s website or Facebook page. Stone’s Throw Brewery is at 1009 Larrabee Ave.
▪ The Aslan Brewing Co. Depot welcomes local artists throughout July. For the music lineup, check the schedule online. Aslan Brewing Co. Depot is at 1322 N. State St.
▪ Kulshan Brewing Company’s various breweries are hosting live music throughout July. For the music lineup and locations, check the schedule online.
▪ The Blue Room, a live music and event venue, regularly hosts live performers and performances, including jazz nights, local artists, and improv nights. Tickets are available online in advance. The Blue Room is at 202 E. Holly St.
▪ The Shakedown, a live music venue and bar, regularly hosts live music and performers. Tickets are available online in advance. The Shakedown is at 1212 N State St.
▪ Wild Buffalo House of Music, a live music and event venue, regularly hosts live music and performers. Tickets are available online in advance. Wild Buffalo House of Music is at 208 W. Holly St.
Would you like to add an event? Email asmith@bellinghamherald.com.
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