Fishermen's Fall Festival
After a 3-year hiatus due to the Pandemic, The annual Fishermen's Fall Festival returned to Fishermen’s Terminal on Saturday, September 30th.
Related: Fishermen’s Fall Fest 2016
Fishermen’s Fall Festival September 30, 2023; all photos by Kristian Uri
The Fishermen’s Fall 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 event was made possible by the Fishermen's Terminal Tenants Association, donations from local businesses, and over 200 volunteers.
Here’s the line-up of the performances (from the Fishermen’s Fall Festival website):
11 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. Louie Foxx, Magician
Louie is the consummate kid who never grew up and it’s evident as you watch him interact with audiences of all ages. 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
2-4 p.m. 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.
4-6 p.m. 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.
The Fishermen’s Fall Festival Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All proceeds from the Fishermen’s Fall Festival benefit the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial
If you missed this opportunity to support the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial, attend and/or make a donation to the annual benefit auction on November 14, 2023, at Chinooks Restaurant - Thank you Anthony’s Restaurants for your support of the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial for more than 30 years!
The Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial raises funds to support the memorial and its charitable scholarship programs. If you would like further information or to make a donation, please contact SFM Board Member, Kristian Uri.
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