The Ballard SeafoodFest is coming up on July 14 and 15 and organizers are looking for volunteers to help this long-time Ballard tradition run smoothly.
"We are looking for help with set-up and tear-down, selling raffle tickets, being part of the “green team” for recycling and trash, ice wrangling, and music stage volunteers," said volunteer coordinator Karen Siscel Smith.
Interested volunteers can email Karen Siscel Smith at seafoodfestvolunteer@hotmail.com.
The 38th annual event will be another fun- and food-filled weekend in downtown Ballard with a lutefisk eating contest, live music, plenty of kids activities and entertainment, a salmon BBQ, a beer garden, and lots of Viking spirit.
The Main Stage schedule looks as follows:
Saturday, July 14:
▪ 12:00 p.m.: Pickled Herring
The perfect 2012 Accordion Mania/SeafoodFest kickoff, Pickled Herring plays a rocking mix of Scandinavian and fishing tunes. FYI, Lori Hanson, the accordion and lead singer had her first music lessons right in Ballard by none other than Stan Boreson.
▪ 1:30 p.m. - The Legendary Oaks
Tuneful Americana, the raucous child of a multiple marriage between The Replacements, the Lovin Brothers, Merle Haggard, the Burrito Brothers and oh yeah, some REM, too.
▪ 3 p.m. - Matt the Hoopla
Oh-so-local (as in across the street) Glam Rock complete with accordion. Really.
▪ 4:45p.m. - Two Scoops Combo
Playing his own version of N'awlins style boogie woogie, Two Scoops is extra specially adored on Ballard Avenue for his trademark "SeafoodFest" song.
▪ 6 p.m. - Reneé de la Prade
Coming al the way from the Bay area, Ms. de la Prade is, perhaps, the only punk accordion diva in the US.
▪ 7:45 p.m. - DJ Riz
Best loved KEXP DJ and man about town.
Sunday, July 15
▪ noon - Orville Johnson Goes Gospel
A welcome reprise of last year's incredibly inspirational hand-picked players. When Orville calls, you'll listen.
▪ 1:15 p.m. - Pearl D'Jango
First time ever at SeafoodFest, and also from Ballard, Pearl Django plays high energy gypsy jazz, with a smattering of bluegrass, folk and strings.
▪ 2:45 p.m. - Miles & Karina
Always a "Quirkish Delight", this duo mixes (of course) accordion, banjo, guitar and more. Stylish, a bit avante and always FUN!
▪ 4:15 p.m. - Juan Barco
Award-winning Tex-Mex songwriter Barco, comes complete with a crack band of seasoned performers. Together they bring a touch of Texas to Ballard.
▪ 5:30 p.m. - Wylie & The Wild West Show
He's BACK! Wylie's a Cowboy-style homerun every time he graces this SeafoodFest Stage.
Entertainment for kids:
The kids area up at Ballard Commons Park on 22nd & 57th has become a destination for families filled with native story tellers, musicians, comedy, puppeteers and even animals.
Saturday, July 14:
▪ noon - Johnny Moses Native Storyteller
▪ 1 p.m. - Clay Martin’s Puppets, Punch and Judy
▪ 2 p.m. - Mario the Funny Man
▪ 3 p.m. - Roving Reptiles
▪ 4 p.m. - Caspar Babypants
▪ 5 p.m. - Mario the Funny Man
Sunday July 15
▪ noon - Deano the Clown
▪ 1 p.m. - Clay Martin’s Puppets, Punch and Judy
▪ 2 p.m. - Roving Reptiles
▪ 3 p.m. - Clay Martin’s Puppets, Punch and Judy
▪ 4 p.m. - Alleyoop’s Musical Games
Alleyoop’s Turtle Theater Shows
Saturday and Sunday
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
