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Join us in the beer garden on Saturday, August 31st for an exciting performance from Adrian Xavier & Ska Island!
Enjoy live music from 7 – 10 pm in the greatest outdoor music venue downtown Bellingham has to offer! Tickets are $12 presale, $15 at the door. All ages are welcome.
The Adrian Xavier & Ska Island experience is a reggae/ska/afro-latin fusion sensation, a regional supergroup of players who have been pilgrimaging to Lopez Island over the last two years to craft & develop this extremely special, electrifying & up-lifting show.
Ska Island starts it off with a tribute set to the legendary Skatalites, playing their explosive interpretation of vintage first wave ska & rocksteady. Vocal features from members of the band and special guests punctuate the instrumental set. Seattle’s crown prince of reggae Adrian Xavier joins the band for a tour-de-force journey through his conscious, uplifting original reggae & world fusion music.
Join us on Sundays throughout the summer for Trivia in the beer garden. Host Jeff Zwiers presents brain-busters about history, sports, science, pop culture, music, and more! Compete with your friends and test your knowledge, while enjoying local craft beer!
The garden bar opens at 4 pm, registration at 5 pm, trivia starts at 5:30 pm. Trivia is $2 per person, with teams of up to 10 players! The top 3 teams will split the pot!
Aaron Guest is returning to the brewery, playing piano in the taproom every Wednesday in September!
Head to the taproom on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm to enjoy live music from the talented Aaron Guest. Aaron Guest plays familiar hits from the 50’s ‘til now, arranged in instrumental medleys. The taproom is 21+.
Aaron Guest revels in the space between the notes while simultaneously celebrating the power of expansive sound. As a charismatic performing musician working with several projects, he’s able to play many instruments in a large variety of styles.
Join us in the beer garden on Thursdays throughout the summer for Happy Hour BBQs featuring free live music, craft beer, food, and family-friendly fun!
On Thursday, September 5th enjoy free live music from Quickdraw String Band.
Doors open at 4 pm with music starting at 5!
For 24 summers Robert Sarazin Blake has hosted Happy Hour in the Boundary Bay Beer Garden. Every other week he performs with a revolving band of Bellingham’s finest folk & jazz musicians. In the weeks between, Blake invites a wide variety of local and touring folk musicians to entertain. Each week at 6 pm the beer trivia live game show THE PINT IS RIGHT gives everyone a chance to win a pint of Boundary Bay beer by having, not the most correct answer, but the best!
Emerging from the American string band tradition, Quickdraw String Band plays a repertoire of Old-Time, Early Bluegrass, Country Blues, and Ragtime, including some of their own originals. Experienced and hard-working, they have been performing around the Pacific Northwest off and on for the pasty twenty years. Featuring members Allegra Ziffle, Dave Maguire, Johanna Rochester and Matt Novak, their sound consists of various configurations of mandolin, fiddle, guitar, dobro, bass, banjo, and vocals.
Whatcom Young Professionals is excited to host our annual fundraiser on Thursday, September 5th, from 5:30-8:00pm at Fishermen’s Pavilion. This groovy event will feature food trucks, local beer & cider, a DJ dance party, and Raffles for over $2,500 in gift certificates donated by local businesses, with all proceeds benefiting the Max Higbee Center! Admission includes a drink ticket and access to all the fun; Max Higbee Center members/families attend for free but are encouraged to register in advance online.
Join us in the beer garden on Thursday evenings for our Garden Twilight Series!
The Garden Twilight Series presents Bellingham’s best roots musicians with performers from far and wide. Enjoy summer evenings in the beer garden with friends, beer, and live music from 8-11 pm!
On Thursday, September 5th enjoy live music from Serafima and the Shakedowns, Steel Reserve at the Subdued Stringband Jamboree Volunteer Party (everyone is welcome)!
$10 – 20 suggested donation | All ages 8-10 pm | 21+ 10-11 pm
The Garden Twilight Series is co-produced with The Subdued Stringband Jamboree.
With a keen eye for life and love, Serafima sings about the experience of a modern day woman in all its sparkle and grit. Through reflective hyperbole and honest observation her lyrics dance their way to the front of your heart, and live in the back of your head. But every pot needs a holder and The Shakedowns know how to distribute the heat. The band brings a unique “un-americana” sound, electrifying classic elements of The Golden Age of Radio, honky tonk, and Russian folk. With an unbridled love for artists like the Grateful Dead and Loretta Lynn, Serafima and the Shakedowns bring a lil sass to the country western world.
We’re excited to welcome GrooveBot back to the beer garden, playing a free show on Saturday, September 7th!
GrooveBot is a high-energy funk experience! Driving horn lines, powerful vocals and a tight rhythm section playing all of your favorite Funk, Soul, and RnB hits from the 1960s through today.
Event starts at 6 pm! This event is open to all ages and free to attend! Enjoy brews, tunes, and community at Boundary Bay!
Join us on Sundays throughout the summer for Trivia in the beer garden. Host Jeff Zwiers presents brain-busters about history, sports, science, pop culture, music, and more! Compete with your friends and test your knowledge, while enjoying local craft beer!
The garden bar opens at 4 pm, registration at 5 pm, trivia starts at 5:30 pm. Trivia is $2 per person, with teams of up to 10 players! The top 3 teams will split the pot!
Aaron Guest is returning to the brewery, playing piano in the taproom every Wednesday in September!
Head to the taproom on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm to enjoy live music from the talented Aaron Guest. Aaron Guest plays familiar hits from the 50’s ‘til now, arranged in instrumental medleys. The taproom is 21+.
Aaron Guest revels in the space between the notes while simultaneously celebrating the power of expansive sound. As a charismatic performing musician working with several projects, he’s able to play many instruments in a large variety of styles.
Join us in the beer garden on Thursdays throughout the summer for Happy Hour BBQs featuring free live music, craft beer, food, and family-friendly fun!
On Thursday, September 12th enjoy free live music from Robert Sarazin Blake & The Happy Hour Band!
Doors open at 4 pm with music starting at 5!
For 24 summers Robert Sarazin Blake has hosted Happy Hour in the Boundary Bay Beer Garden. Every other week he performs with a revolving band of Bellingham’s finest folk & jazz musicians. In the weeks between, Blake invites a wide variety of local and touring folk musicians to entertain.
Each week at 6 pm the beer trivia live game show THE PINT IS RIGHT gives everyone a chance to win a pint of Boundary Bay beer by having, not the most correct answer, but the best!
Join us in the beer garden on Thursday evenings for our Garden Twilight Series!
The Garden Twilight Series presents Bellingham’s best roots musicians with performers from far and wide. Enjoy summer evenings in the beer garden with friends, beer, and live music from 8-11 pm.
On Thursday, September 12th we’ll be featuring JT & The Blue Impressions & The House Kat Band.
$10 – 20 suggested donation | All ages 8-10 pm | 21+ 10-11 pm
The Garden Twilight Series is co-produced with The Subdued Stringband Jamboree.
JT & The Blue Impressions features local musical legend Jan Peters and plays Blues Rhumba, Swing, Boogaloo, Funk, and more. Jan will be joined by:
Taylor Molzhan of Cardova & Groovebot – Guitar
Andy Simmons of Tea Seas, Jazz at Aslan, & County Rose – Bass
Kevin Chryst of Baby Cakes – Drums
Nakos Marker – Lap Steel
House Kat is a Bellingham-based Jazz/RnB/Fusion band that brings together elements of each to create a captivating sound. Sage Eisenhour fronts this hot young outfit and is a stunningly wonderful vocalist.
Wonderlick (members of Punk indie legends TOO MUCH JOY) Acoustic Set & Exclusive Beer Release Party at The Great Northern Bottle Shop & Lounge
Bellingham, WA – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and craft beer as Garden Path Fermentation proudly presents a special acoustic performance by Wonderlick, featuring Jay Blumenfeld and Tim Quirk from the legendary band Too Much Joy.
This exclusive event will take place on Saturday, September 14, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM PDT at The Great Northern Bottle Shop & Lounge, located at 1319 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.
To celebrate the release of Garden Path Fermentation’s newest beer, (This Is A) Crush Story, a unique collaboration with Too Much Joy, we invite you to join us for an evening filled with live music, exceptional brews, and an atmosphere brimming with joy.
Event Highlights:
• Live Acoustic Performance: Enjoy an intimate acoustic set by Wonderlick, featuring Jay Blumenfeld and Tim Quirk from Too Much Joy.
• Exclusive Beer Release: Be among the first to taste (This Is A) Crush Story, our latest collaboration beer.
• VIP Experience: VIP ticketholders will receive a 750ml bottle of Crush Story to take home.
• Drink Voucher: Each ticket includes a drink voucher to enjoy during the event.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonderlick-ft-jay-blumenfeld-tim-quirk-of-too-much-joy-beer-release-tickets-982867421917
Stop by the beer garden on Saturday, September 14th for an unforgettable evening of live music as we kick off our 29th anniversary celebrations with North Sound Soul!
Doors open at 5 pm with music starting at 6. All ages are welcome.
Tickets are $8 presale, $10 at the door. Presale tickets include a coupon for $1 off your first beer at the event.
Established in 2021, North Sound Soul is a 9-piece soul/funk/rock band comprised of savvy veterans of Bellingham’s music scene. The band features a high-energy horn section, and dynamic rhythm section and is fronted by a tag-team duo of powerhouse vocalists. With an ever-expanding catalog, no song or genre is safe from getting the North Sound Soul horn-groove treatment. Their material will take you on a journey from early Motown-era standards by Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Sam & Dave thru 70’s funk cuts by Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Stevie Wonder, culminating in the classic horn-focused tracks by Chicago and Tower of Power.
Join us on Sundays throughout the summer for Trivia in the beer garden. Host Jeff Zwiers presents brain-busters about history, sports, science, pop culture, music, and more! Compete with your friends and test your knowledge, while enjoying local craft beer!
The garden bar opens at 4 pm, registration at 5 pm, trivia starts at 5:30 pm. Trivia is $2 per person, with teams of up to 10 players! The top 3 teams will split the pot!
Aaron Guest is returning to the brewery, playing piano in the taproom every Wednesday in September!
Head to the taproom on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm to enjoy live music from the talented Aaron Guest. Aaron Guest plays familiar hits from the 50’s ‘til now, arranged in instrumental medleys. The taproom is 21+.
Aaron Guest revels in the space between the notes while simultaneously celebrating the power of expansive sound. As a charismatic performing musician working with several projects, he’s able to play many instruments in a large variety of styles.
Join us in the beer garden on Thursdays throughout the summer for Happy Hour BBQs featuring free live music, craft beer, food, and family-friendly fun!
On Thursday, September 19th enjoy free live music from Biddy on the Bench!
Doors open at 4 pm with music starting at 5!
For 24 summers Robert Sarazin Blake has hosted Happy Hour in the Boundary Bay Beer Garden. Every other week he performs with a revolving band of Bellingham’s finest folk & jazz musicians. In the weeks between, Blake invites a wide variety of local and touring folk musicians to entertain.
Each week at 6 pm the beer trivia live game show THE PINT IS RIGHT gives everyone a chance to win a pint of Boundary Bay beer by having, not the most correct answer, but the best!
Biddy on the Bench’s origins go back to the winter of 2013, when the founding members met largely out of coincidence. Kevin, Casey, Maeve, and Nick began carving out a niche in Portland, Oregon’s folk scene with a combination of ballads, pub classics, rebel songs, harmonized shanties, and traditional tunes.
This event is part of the Bellingham Celtic Festival! Learn more here: https://bellinghamcelticfestival.com/schedule
Join us in the beer garden on Thursday evenings for our Garden Twilight Series!
The Garden Twilight Series presents Bellingham’s best roots musicians with performers from far and wide. Enjoy summer evenings in the beer garden with friends, beer, and live music from 8-11 pm!
On Thursday, September 19th enjoy live music from Kitty & The Rooster, Thee For Silver!
$10 – 20 suggested donation | All ages 8-10 pm | 21+ 10-11 pm
The Garden Twilight Series is co-produced with The Subdued Stringband Jamboree.
Kitty & The Rooster is a surf rock n’ roll duo from Vancouver featuring Jodie Ponto on the stand-up cocktail drumkit and Noah Walker on electric guitar. They are known for their big sound, laugh-out-loud lyrics, and ridiculously fun shows.
Three For Silver is a tatterdemalion ensemble of rotating musicians led by Lucas Warford, “the acid baby of Tom Waits and Les Claypool,” as NW legend Baby Gramps called him. It’s an aggressively original band that is impervious to easy description. Three For Silver features one-of-a-kind instruments you’ve never seen playing styles mixed in ways you’ve never heard.
Welcome to Fish Fry Frydays, where the music is rockin’ and the fish is fryin’!
Join us in the beer garden on Friday, September 20th for a Fish Fry with
Enjoy free live music, a delicious fish fry menu, craft beer, and fun for the whole family! Doors open at 4 pm, with music starting at 6!
The Legendary Chucklenuts are a Bellingham-based band that plays a tasty mix of blues, rock & R&B.
Find the Fish Fry menu & future events here: https://www.bbaybrewery.com/fish-fry#/events
Join us on Sundays throughout the summer for Trivia in the beer garden. Host Jeff Zwiers presents brain-busters about history, sports, science, pop culture, music, and more! Compete with your friends and test your knowledge, while enjoying local craft beer!
The garden bar opens at 4 pm, registration at 5 pm, trivia starts at 5:30 pm. Trivia is $2 per person, with teams of up to 10 players! The top 3 teams will split the pot!
Aaron Guest is returning to the brewery, playing piano in the taproom every Wednesday in September!
Head to the taproom on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm to enjoy live music from the talented Aaron Guest. Aaron Guest plays familiar hits from the 50’s ‘til now, arranged in instrumental medleys. The taproom is 21+.
Aaron Guest revels in the space between the notes while simultaneously celebrating the power of expansive sound. As a charismatic performing musician working with several projects, he’s able to play many instruments in a large variety of styles.
Join us in the beer garden on Thursdays throughout the summer for Happy Hour BBQs featuring free live music, craft beer, food, and family-friendly fun!
On Thursday, September 26th enjoy free live music from Robert Sarazin Blake & The Happy Hour Band!
Doors open at 4 pm with music starting at 5!
For 24 summers Robert Sarazin Blake has hosted Happy Hour in the Boundary Bay Beer Garden. Every other week he performs with a revolving band of Bellingham’s finest folk & jazz musicians. In the weeks between, Blake invites a wide variety of local and touring folk musicians to entertain.
Each week at 6 pm the beer trivia live game show THE PINT IS RIGHT gives everyone a chance to win a pint of Boundary Bay beer by having, not the most correct answer, but the best!
Join us in the beer garden on Thursday evenings for our Garden Twilight Series!
The Garden Twilight Series presents Bellingham’s best roots musicians with performers from far and wide. Enjoy summer evenings in the beer garden with friends, beer, and live music from 8-11 pm!
On Thursday, September 26th enjoy live music from Ivy Ficarra & Marie The Band!
$10 – 20 suggested donation | All ages 8-10 pm | 21+ 10-11 pm
The Garden Twilight Series is co-produced with The Subdued Stringband Jamboree.
Marie, The Band is a locally grown folk duo featuring Rosie O’Neil, Colleen Freeman, 14 strings, 3 egg shakers, 4 feet, pleasant harmonies, and your smile. Their original tunes and songs pair well with crisp nature walks, exquisite life moments, and good company.
Welcome to Fish Fry Frydays, where the music is rockin’ and the fish is fryin’!
Join us in the beer garden on Friday, September 27th for a Fish Fry with Cozmic Sauce! Enjoy free live music, a delicious fish fry menu, craft beer, and fun for the whole family! Doors open at 4 pm, with music starting at 6!
Cozmic Sauce is a collaboration of seasoned musicians from around the globe, based in the Pacific NW. It’s a bright blend of funk, soul, and jazz-inspired grooves, with powerful horns, soulful vocals, and a super tight rhythm section. High energy, irresistibly danceable.
Find the Fish Fry menu & future events here: https://www.bbaybrewery.com/fish-fry#/events
Join us on Sundays throughout the summer for Trivia in the beer garden. Host Jeff Zwiers presents brain-busters about history, sports, science, pop culture, music, and more! Compete with your friends and test your knowledge, while enjoying local craft beer!
The garden bar opens at 4 pm, registration at 5 pm, trivia starts at 5:30 pm. Trivia is $2 per person, with teams of up to 10 players! The top 3 teams will split the pot!
