Oh Dirty Dan, you sneaky dude, you got a whole festival named after you! And this is a good one…read more Featuring music, art, a fantastic kids' zone, a beer garden, a chili cookoff, and of course the uber-legendary Uphill Piano Race this Fairhaven fest is family fun with a capital F. Named after a legendary character and set in Bham's most historic zone, this event oozes history and charm and is a great way to spend the afternoon. We especially enjoyed the chili cookoff. You pay for entry and try samples from various restaurants. At the end you vote on your fave chili and get an entire bowl of it to enjoy. I've never left hungry! Don't forget to keep an eye out for the "ladies of Fairhaven" who roam about in their beautiful and alluring period costumes to remind us all of what else used to be popular in town. These gorgeous gals are a ton of fun - if you see them say hi, they have great stories to tell! Ride your bike to this one because parking can be a hassle, especially if the weather's good.

This year was the inaugural FisherPoets event in Bellingham and I was pleasantly surprised at the…read moregreat attendance, as revelers young and old filled the giant Boundary Bay beer garden to drink suds, eat fish, and listen to fishers-of-the-sea recite their writings on the grand stage. The lucky ones got there early, as seating was limited, but this didn't stop the standing-room-only crowd from enjoying the festivities. Later in the evening the poets retreated to the Mountain Room and a lively band took over, as families celebrated the SeaFeast kickoff late into the evening. Pro tip: don't miss the curry mayo on your fish and/or fries. Ahhhhh-mazing!

Great outdoor event for late fall. Things started strong with lots of people showing up to listen…read moreto poetry and have a great Boundary Bay Beer. I loved the Fish and Chips (I chose onion rings). Super quick service and a fast moving beer line made for an easy and accessible meal and beer.

The feeling this place gave me wasn't the typical feeling of walking around a garden. This specific…read moreplace made me feel like I stepped onto a movie set about a fairy tale in a far away land. There are so many unique, beautiful things to look at here, from the flowers, to the beautiful lawns, to the tall trees. If you're detail oriented, you will notice little treasures everywhere. I suggest that you come to see for yourself. I wish that I had taken more pictures! Then again, I don't want to spoil all of the beautiful surprises for you.

Amazing gardens in an out of the way place. A fairy tale world of trees and flowers beautifully…read moredesigned.

My hamburger came with a bag of potatoes chips. Their card reader is set for a tip starting at 22%…read morewhile I am standing there giving my order, and have no intention of eating it there. I spent over$17. and received the most basic burger, without cheese or bacon, just a little lettuce tomato and onion, only mayonnaise on bun, served with a bag of Lays potatoe chip. Brought to me at a picnic table outside their establishment. Tastes okay but terrible value for a cheap bar burger.

Date night, dressed up. Live music was great "Arcade Cowboys." Servers were polite. The food…read morewas over priced and poor quality. Had the wings($19), must have been made days ago, dry and tough. Buffalo salad($17), seriously one cup of romaine lettuce, a few pieces of tomato and blue cheese, about two ounces of buffalo chicken! And an order of coconut shrimp ($12), either overcooked and/or old oil, either way a very disappointing dinner. Don't see a reason to return other than for the music.

This event was a great time! Good beer, great entertainment, yummy food, fun games.... what more…read morecould you ask for?! The variety of offered beer/cider/even tequila was amazing!! Even all the way down from San Diego!!

Really fun event! I like the fact that you can try a small amount of these delicious adult…read morebeverages without committing a whole pint of something that you might not like. I like cider myself. That watermelon cider from Pear Up was awesome! Tasted like an alcoholic watermelon jolly rancher. Wish there were more food trucks but the ones that were there, Something Cheesy and Jalapeno's, were great choices. Would definitely go again and suggest others on going next year!

Great vibe all around -- amazing music, friendly people, delicious food and drinks…read more Can't wait to come back!

Went to the crimewave show there last night, had a blast! The bartender was great and so were the…read moredrinks, and it was a super fun time.

Up here in Bellingham we like to do things differently, so our local Pride Festival (the second…read morelargest of it's kind in the state...by the way!) is held a few weeks later than most of the national festivities. The result is our festival attracts people not just from these parts, but from Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver BC as well. The festivities begin with a colorful parade through downtown Bellingham, and end at Depot Market Square where the entire street is shut down for food trucks, vendors, live music, and plenty of space to hob-nob with all the friends you'll run into. Be sure to wear your brightest, most festive attire - this is one of the few days in Bham where people aren't wearing various shades of khaki, tan, and brown!

I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Pride is a big deal in Bellingham with many events offered in the days…read moreleading up to the actual festival and parade. The parade starts near or at Bellingham High School and proceeds down Cornwall. The parade ends at the Market Depot on Railroad where the festival is held. The usual haters led the parade and was then followed by happy, singing, and supportive people from all walks of life. Kings, Queens, kids, and grannies marched in the parade alone with church groups and other organizations. The festival included vendors, drag performers, and other forms of entertainment. If you're easily offended by exposed skin, you're in the wrong place. Bellingham Pride is much smaller than Seattle Pride, but it's definitely more enjoyable. You can get a good viewpoint at all times and not feel overwhelmed. I'm looking forward to next year already.

The Bellingham Fete has become one of our favorite Father's Day traditions, and is something we've…read morestarted looking forward to every year. The hubby loves the car show, the kids love the food trucks, and I love the beer garden! This year they switched things up a bit from previous years and it was a big improvement - especially the fact you now can pay the food trucks directly rather than having to deal with scrip as it had been set up previously. Also the beer garden took cards, not just cash (always a big hit with me since I never seem to have cash)! There were tons of fun craft vendors, plus an emphasis on community services. The only disappointment this year was that the car show was much smaller than in previous years. I see this event getting bigger and better every year!