WHAT’s GOOD
The Hillman City Block Party
A free, all-ages, all-day summer festival featuring live music, vendors, eats, kids activities, local business events, community activations, & more. Join us every August along Rainier Ave S in the Hillman City Business District.
Sat, Aug 9 | 10am to 10pm | Rainier Ave S
Live music
Featuring acts like Dave B, RUB, Tomo Nakayama, Gabriel Teodros, Nobi & the Force, Brihana Juá, B3lina, Raising Slane, Lady Mercedes, Ohr & more, in collaboration with Black & Tan Hall and Jazz Night School
Kids Play Zone
Face painting, games, crafts, snacks, photo booth, the Double Dutch Divas, and even a visit from a firetruck!
Beer Garden & DJs
At Machine House Brewing with Hrvst House and KEXP DJs spinning all afternoon and evening.
Cultural Showcases & HC History
East African dance & music with Multicultural Community Coalition, teen art exhibits at Y-WE, & a celebration of Filipino American heritage in partnership with Archipelago—James Beard award-nominated local restaurant.
Rainier Valley Historical Society rings the historic Hillman City Bell!
Neighborhood Activations
Business open houses, a cornhole tournament, a special brew from Georgetown Brewing, open studios at SEEDArts, and a printmaking demo.
Vendor Marketplace & Food Court
Local food trucks, artisans, & cultural vendors
The HCNA is entirely volunteer-run. To host another block party this year (and the year after that!) we need the support of our great Hillman City community and friends.
Donate
Hillman City Neighborhood Association maintains non-profit status under the umbrella organization of the Seattle Parks Foundation. Seattle Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your donation.
Volunteer
We need the community’s help to make the event special. There’s something for everyone — please share your time and talent!
Vendors
With 1000+ attendees expected this year, the WHATS GOOD Block Party will be a great event for vendors!
Please fill out the sign-up sheet to claim a spot in our vendor market.
2024 Block Party started the tradition
On August 10th, 2024, our first-ever WHAT’s GOOD?! The Hillman City Block Party was a fun-filled, community success!
We plan to make this an annual event, but we need your help! Find out how to donate and/or volunteer above.
Why a Block Party?
Promote Local Businesses by inviting those inside and outside the community for special promotions
Serve the Community with a full day of (mostly!) all-ages fun for all residents of Hillman City & friends
Foster Neighborhood Identity by showcasing everything Hillman City has to offer
Block Party with us!
We hope to see you in August!
Hillman City Neighborhood Association
Let’s make our neighborhood even better, together.
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