Ballard is a neighborhood in Seattle that's known for its vibrant food scene. With a wide variety of restaurants and cafes serving up delicious cuisine from around the world, Ballard is a foodie's paradise. Known for its seafood, with fresh catches of salmon, halibut, and other fish regularly featured on menus.
Ballard offers visitors and residents a diverse and abundant shopping experience. Whether you are taking a stroll through the Ballard Avenue Historic district or window shopping along Market Street, unique boutique stores with charm and character await you in Ballard.
Ballard is known for its thriving beer and cocktail scene, with a variety of breweries, distilleries, and bars offering unique and delicious drinks. Whether you're a beer lover or a cocktail connoisseur, Ballard's beer and cocktail scene has something for everyone.
Learn about Ballard's roots at the National Nordic Museum, an internationally recognized museum and cultural center where people of all backgrounds are welcomed to be inspired by the values, traditions, art, and spirit of the Nordic peoples.
Once a year, around the second weekend in July, the Ballard Alliance throws the biggest block party celebrating the neighborhood's connection to the maritime industry, nods to Scandinavian roots, love of music, great food, and Ballard brews!
We call it Ballard SeafoodFest and the beloved neighborhood tradition turned 50 this year!
Through the help of our sponsors, volunteers and the support of the local business community, this has been a free event to attend since its creation in 1974 as a neighborhood salmon BBQ.
This deliciously fun festival is also a giant neighborhood fundraiser! All proceeds from the festival are reinvested in the year-round programs that enhance the neighborhood, through the projects, events and programs administered by the non-profit, the Ballard Alliance.
Our organization would like to say a very special thank you to the sponsors of the 50th Annual Ballard SeafoodFest and recognize their support and contribution towards a more vibrant Ballard.
-A round of applause please for our 2024 sponsors-
Trident Seafoods | Blundstone | Homestreet Bank | Town & Country Markets | Delta Airlines | Holland Partner Group | People's Bank | BECU | Sabine | Aegis Living | Swedish/Providence | UW Medicine | Sonic Boom Records | Lumen | Chase Bank | Jacuzzi Bath Remodel | Bob Oats Sewer Rooter | Amazon Fresh/Boom Ventures | MiiR | Umpqua Bank | Studio RA | Banner Bank | Secret Garden Books | Malone Law Group | Stoll Law Group | Hattie's Hat | Ocean Peace, Inc. | American Seafoods Company | Ewing & Clark | Greenwood Ohlund | GenCare Lifestyle | Illumination Learning Studio | Axiom Design Build | KEXP | Lunde Marine Electronics | The Stranger | Other Coast Café | Ballard Health Club | Pacific Fishermen Shipyard | National Nordic Museum | Mountain Pacific Bank | Schulte Design Build | Stoneburner | re-souL | Sunny Hill | Tactics | Woodland MOD Annie’s Art & Frame | Twyford Law Office | Washington Federal | Seafair | Venue | Blanton Turner | Occidental Lodge #72 | Blue Elephant | The Commons at Ballard | Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel | Macleod's | Cedar Grove | Veris Law Group
October 19, 2024 Ballard Wine Walk Tickets Now On Sale!
Ballard's most popular fall event is back! Explore the charming Ballard neighborhood and experience delicious Pacific Northwest wines at the Visit Ballard Wine Walk on Saturday, October 19, 2024. We're pairing 17 boutique shops with 17 PNW wineries, so you can taste a variety of wines in unique settings throughout the historic Ballard neighborhood.
Tickets are $40* for 10 tastings with the option to purchase an additional three tastings for $10*
Ballard Wine Walk commemorative drinkware is available for $10* or you may bring your own tasting glass to the event.
Additionally, event participants will have an opportunity to purchase bottles at a special discounted rate at the respective tasting venues from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on the evening of the event. All varieties of wines served during the event will be available for purchase by the bottle. So if you fall in love with one of your tastings, you can bring it home with you.
This event always sells out in advance, so please get your tickets as soon as possible!
If you're looking for a fun and exciting day out in Ballard, look no further than Ballard Blocks! Ballard Blocks is the perfect destination for those looking for a one-stop-shop for shopping, dining, and fitness. Whether you're with friends or flying solo, Ballard Blocks is the perfect destination for a day of fun and adventure.
With stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, the Ballard Locks is a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in the history and beauty of the PNW. Watching the boats pass through the locks from the viewing area is a thrilling sight to see, especially in summer. Don't forget to check out the fish ladder, where you can watch salmon and other fish swim upstream during the spawning season.
Set your course for the Ballard Brewery District and explore over a dozen craft breweries within a one-mile radius. You are on your way to discovering this enclave of award-winning craft breweries in Seattle’s hoppiest neighborhood. And don't forget to pick up a Ballard Brewed Passport from a participating brewery.
Looking for a new career opportunity? Ballard is a thriving neighborhood that offers a variety of industries and job opportunities. With a bustling restaurant and hospitality scene, and opportunities in retail, healthcare, and many other fields, starting your next career in Ballard is an exciting and rewarding prospect!
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