Pike Place Market Street Festival

The Pike Place Market Street Festival was started in 1971 as a way of saying “thanks” to the citizens of Seattle for their vote to save the Market. The 2008 Festival will be the fourth produced by the Pike Place Market Foundation.

Since 1982 the Market Foundation has worked to preserve the Pike Place Market’s vitality, diversity, and role as a treasured icon of the City of Seattle. We raise funds for the Pike Market Medical Clinic, Child Care & Preschool, Senior Center and Downtown Food Bank as well as special heritage and community projects within the Market.

All proceeds raised during the Festival, including a suggested $1 donation at the entrance, will directly benefit those served by the Market community’s human service agencies.

Schedule:
Saturday, May 31st

Kick-Off Parade - 10:00am
Kicking off this year’s Festival will be a parade down Pike Place featuring the Seahawks Blue Thunder drumline and local drill teams.

Redwood Creek Wines Campfire Classic Cook-off 9:30am – 11am
Creators of the Northwest’s top-scoring original backcountry recipes will compete in the Redwood Creek Campfire Classic Cook-in the Redwood Creek Winery Lodge. The winner will attend the national cook-off in New York City in June to compete for the top prize: $10,000 and a $5,000 donation to the national park of their choice!

Kids Zone Banners
The Festival’s Kids Zone features chalk art, fish prints, Zucchini 500 and more!
Redwood Creek Wines Lodge 2pm – 7pm
Take a break from the crowds and enjoy wine tasting in the relaxing Redwood Creek Wines Lodge.

Kids Zone 11am – 3pm
The Kids Zone features an activities rich roster for the young ones in your group including the famous Zucchini 500 race, fish and vegetable painting, hands-on arts and crafts, face painting, music, and the always popular bounce house!

Pike Brewing Company and Alaska Distributors Beer Garden 11am – 7pm
Sip one of the Pike Brewing Company’s famous microbrews, including the popular Naughty Nellie Ale and Pike Kilt Lifter, while taking in the amazing views of Elliott Bay and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains and the sounds of the hopping Festival Main Stage.

Live Music 11am – 7pm
Enjoy an eclectic mix of live music at the Pike Brewing Main Stage.

11:00am – Starstruck
StarstruckBio: Pre-teen all girl rock band playing 1960's to present cover material and original songs. Friends since 2004, the girls began their musical journey in 2006 with the support of their elementary school music teacher. The band debuted last August at Louie Fest.

12:00pm: Announcement of Redwood Creek Campfire Classic Cook-Off winners and the Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline
Join representatives of the Redwood Creek Campfire Classic Cook-Off as they announce the Northwest’s top backcountry chef. The top “campicurean” will be flown to New York City later this month to prepare their gourmet recipes over a campfire for a chance to win $10,000 grand prize and a $5,000 donation to their favorite national park.

Following the announcements, the Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline will kick off the afternoon’s festivities. Not your typical drumline, Blue Thunder uses a variety of rhythms and visuals, incorporating rock and roll drumming alongside drum corps style, endearing them to Seahawks fans of all ages.

1:00pm – Rainy City Riff Raff
Bio: A swinging eight piece variety band, playing a lively mix of upbeat classics from decades past played with authenticity, style, and pizzazz

2:00pm – Mister Miyagi
Bio: "80s and 90s dance, rock, and pop hits that kick!"

3:20pm - Reyshard
Bio: R&B singer/songwriter Reyshard blends tough love and positive social change with some hip hop storytelling. He is sure that this will be a very funky revolution you don't want to miss!

4:45pm – Kim Archer Band
Kim Archer BandBio: Kim Archer Band is an award-winning LIVE BAND known for getting a crowd on their feet! They play a combination of hi-energy dance, original songs, old school funk, classic soul, and R&B favorites! This is a show you don’t want to miss!

6:00pm – Adrian Xavier
Bio: Although listeners may immediately identify Adrian Xavier's songwriting as situated in the Reggae genre from the sound and potent messages, a careful listen can sail them through World fusions, elements of Folk, warm isles of smooth Soul, Dub, Jazz, even Rock and Hip-Hop, revealing an artist who is an intrepid traveler in the musical as well as geographic sense.

Sunday, June 1st

Strut Your Mutt Dog Contest and Parade 10am
Kicking off the Sunday festivities will be “Strut Your Mutt”, the annual dog contest and parade in Steinbrueck Park. An entry fee of $5 will be charged and owners will have an opportunity to showcase their mutt and vie for prizes.

Redwood Creek Lodge 10am – 6pm
Take a break from the crowds and enjoy complimentary wine tasting in the relaxing Redwood Creek Wines Lodge.

Kids Zone 11am – 3pm
The Kids Zone features an activities rich roster for the young ones in your group including the famous Zucchini 500 race, fish and vegetable painting, hands-on arts and crafts, face painting, music, and the always popular bounce house!

Pike Brewing Company and Alaska Distributors Beer Garden 11am – 7pm
Sip one of the Pike Brewing Company’s famous microbrews, including the popular Naughty Nellie Ale and Pike Kilt Lifter, while taking in the amazing views of Elliott Bay and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains and the sounds of the hopping Festival Main Stage.

Live Music 10am – 6pm
Enjoy an eclectic mix of live music at the Pike Brewing Main Stage.

11:00am – ASoulBand
Epigrammatic neo soul and trend hip retro

12:00pm – New Brittins
The Pacific Northwest;s premier Beatles tribute band

1:00 – 4 outta 5
4 outta 5 is a Seattle-based classic and modern rock cover band

2:00 – Alma Villegas
Alma Villegas’ lustful voice brings an exquisite and passionate selection of Latin rhythms

3:00 – Roy Kay Trio
Original music staying true to the spirit of early rockabilly and country

4:00 Vince Mira
Country music's newest young star's rise to fame has captivated America. This teen from Federal Way sounds so much like Johnny Cash that listeners are mesmerized when he performs.

5:00 Pocket Change
Pocket Change is a tight septet whose incredible energy, booming bass, pounding drums, screaming guitar and keys, and fiery horns separate them from the rest.

Dates: May 31 - June 1, 2008

Location:
Pike Place Market
1501 Pike Place
Seattle, WA 98101.