Fishermen’s Fall Festival is a free event organized by a group of people and organizations to raise money for Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial; a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential services to fishermen and their families while also honoring those lives lost at sea. An all-volunteer committee organizes this event that also educates the public about Fishermen’s Terminal and the North Pacific Fishing Fleet, and celebrates the commercial seafood industry at the heart of Seattle’s history. Attendees can expect a variety of fun and educational activities that bring to life the unique character of the historic Fishermen’s Terminal.

The Festival celebrates the return of the North Pacific fishing fleet to the terminal, works to increase the public’s knowledge of the importance of the fishing industry as well as Fishermen’s Terminal to Seattle while raising money for the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial Foundation. This is an all-volunteer event that depends on over 200 volunteers for its success.

The Festival provides families with a fun and educational outing on the waterfront as well as an opportunity to learn more about seafood. Hands-on art projects with fishing themes, including the popular wooden boat building and "Fishing for Fun" fish pond, are complementary for all children and admission to the Festival is free. Proceeds from the activities within the Festival are donated to the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial Foundation to assist families of fishers lost at sea.

Fishermen's Fall Festival is a truly unique Seattle event!

STAGE EVENTS 

11:00         

Inochi Taiko-Traditional Japanese Drummer

The Fishermen’s Fall Festival welcomes back Inochi Taiko.  Inochi means life force or spirit and embodies the taiko spirit, playing from the heart in a heart pounding, amazingly choreographed performance with audience participation.  An experience not to be missed! 

12:00 

The Reptile Man

Scott Petersen aka The Reptile Man and his amazing collection of snakes, lizards and turtles will come to the Fishermen's Fall Festival main stage for a live show ready to dazzle children and adults alike.   A zoologist and educator, Scott presents a collection of live reptiles on stage along with reptile facts and information.   This fun and fascinating show teaches all about these amazing reptiles along with hands on audience participation. 

1:00 

Louie Foxx, Magician

Louie is the consummate kid that never grew up and it’s evident as you watch him interact with audiences of all age. He is living his childhood dream of being a magician.  He is also a Two Time Guinness World Record Holder and has been on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, The CW Network’s Masters of Illusion, the Emmy award winning television show How ‘Bout That, Otra Movida TV in Spain, and in London’s Guardian Newspaper

2:00-4:00  

Kyle Nicolas 

Kyle Nicholas blends originals and covers ranging from folk, rock, blues, americana, and reggae. His strong, sustained, dynamic vocal range and catchy lyrics will get you dancing and leave you with feelings of hope, wanderlust, and positivity. Kyle and his band will be making their Fishermen’s Fall Festival debut.     

4:00-6:00  

Knut Bell 

The big man from Skagit County with the deep, burly voice performs his unique blend of straight-up blue-collar country with the sound ranging from rockabilly and western swing to outlaw country-rock and barroom honky-tonk for a two-hour performance

All-Day 

Fishing and Seafood Trivia! 

Our emcee will be asking trivia questions throughout the day and those with the correct answers will be awarded great prizes from Fishermen’s Terminal merchants; Bay Café, Fishermen’s Green Grocer, Wild Salmon Seafood Market, Chinook’s, and Constellation and Company.     

Date:  September 30, 2023 from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location: Fishermen's Terminal

1900 W. Nickerson St. Seattle, WA 98119

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