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Sunday Morning @shrimpstreetschnappsstrumpets at @ Sunday Morning @shrimpstreetschnappsstrumpets at @shbangfestival ! 🦐🦐🦐

Nothing like singing the praises of shrimp after two full days of action and adventure while also being fed a delicious shrimp n grits brunch. In shrimp we trust! 💓👚🦩

It’s ideas like these that make Sh’bang the most unique and fun festival in all the land. If you have an amazing idea like @shrimpstreetschnappsstrumpets make sure to apply before 4/20! Link for application in our bio🔗

Photos by @skins.and.cedars
@skinny_backstage sharing our stoke about artist a @skinny_backstage sharing our stoke about artist applications being open! @shbangfestival is a “festival of ideas” and we want yours🕺💃🤹🤹‍♀️🤹‍♂️

Deadline is 4/20 so don’t wait another moment ⏰

photo by @sincerely.jonno
Do you strum, shake, bleep bloop, or make organism Do you strum, shake, bleep bloop, or make organisms go hehehe hahaha hohoho? 🎪🧠

Pack your weirdest, most wonderful ideas and apply to @shbangfestival 

🗓️ Deadline 4/20
Link in bio to apply. Don’t just think outside the box — set the box on fire and dance on top! 🔥🤹 

SEND TO YOUR FRIENDS & FAVORITE ARTISTS! 

reel by: @kyle_sekai 
#artfestival #application #performance #circus #music
Can we get some sock wrestling love? 🧦🤼‍♀️ Flawles Can we get some sock wrestling love? 🧦🤼‍♀️ Flawless mayhem.

Lovingly documented by @tristynmd, @sincerely.jonno, and @pricklypear.photography 📸
Happy Spring Equinox! 🌞💐🌻 The sun is shining again Happy Spring Equinox! 🌞💐🌻
The sun is shining again and the flowers have started to bloom!
We’re loving seeing all your artist applications and are excited for even more🕺💃🕺 They close on 4/20. You can fill them out outside while basking in the glory of nature! 

Photos from @shbangfestival 2015 😳
ARTIST APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW 💫💫💫 Let your favorite ARTIST APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW 💫💫💫
Let your favorite artists know, tag em! 🖇️⛓️‍💥🔗

Sh’Bang is a festival of ideas! A place where dreams become reality. However odd, epic, expansive or unique, we want to hear from you 🐉🦋🦄🤹‍♂️🧙

Applications will close: 4/20
reel by @kyle_sekai 💛
#festival #performer #application #bellinghamwa #circus
That feeling when you learn performer applications That feeling when you learn performer applications will be released soon! Get pumped!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💪

Prep your favorite songs, performance videos and silly venacular to become a part of the @shbangfestival spectacular! 🎪🤹🤹‍♀️🤹‍♂️

photos by @sincerely.jonno 
performers: @upupupinc (@cuream in the pink!)
Thank 👏 you 👏 all 👏! Sh’BANG is everything. It’s w Thank 👏 you 👏 all 👏! Sh’BANG is everything. It’s weird, it’s wild, it’s inspiring, it’s immersive, it’s the most exciting way to close out the summer ~ we’d have it no other way. Thanks to everyone who brought their whole self to the ‘Bang! We love you.

#bellinghamwa #shbangfestival clips and reel by @oneirical
Did you know that we would love to support you in Did you know that we would love to support you in riding your bike to Sh’BANG? Get FREE parking, and a FREE meal, too! Who’s riding?

🚴‍♂️✨ Ride to Sh’Bang: The Ultimate Festival Kickoff! 🎭🌿

FUN! ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY! FRIENDS! Drop your gear in our shuttle, then pedal along with for a light, lively, and mellow group ride.

No drop facilitated ride (no one left behind). Rendezvous at 11:30am on Friday, a shuttle will arrive at NOON to load and bring all your camping gear. Ride will take about an hour, and be a very relaxed, very accessible for most folks that have ridden a bike 💛 There is a hill or two, but no rush!

🚲 Ride Details

- Meet at Trackside, Downtown, (1200 Bay St, Bellingham, WA 98225) Friday, August 29th @ 11:30am
- Estimated Arrival: 1:00pm
- Smooth festival check-in
- Free program for you to drop bags and camping gear, and return it to town on Monday
- Don’t pay for parking!
- Free MEAL ticket!

Sh’BANG will gladly REFUND unused parking passes for bike riders if you initially planned on driving but now wanna join the BIKE PARTY 🎉
LOTH goes hard at Sh’BANG. @lookouttrippinghazard LOTH goes hard at Sh’BANG. @lookouttrippinghazard is the most deeply immersive stage you’ve ever experienced. Watch your step, watch your head, look after the living and honor the dead ☠️ This year’s lineup includes @geistandthesacredensemble, @drouthxdeath, and @iron_rot 🏴

📸 by @aaronwigs and @brandtapiki 🤘
Some vintage vibe portrait memories from photograp Some vintage vibe portrait memories from photographers @laneyluv__ and @songsofthemorningstar to get you in the MOOD 🤩 Just a few days to go until Sh’BANG! Hot tip: there are still some day passes available as this is posted 😘

#bellinghamwa #festylife #portraits #musicfestivals #pnwlife #shbangfest
It’s time to sweat! 🥵 Get in that sauna (two! 2 sa It’s time to sweat! 🥵 Get in that sauna (two! 2 saunas!) at Sh’BANG all weekend long. Reserve your seat ahead of time on the ticket page! Hot!

Sweaty Betty, the traditional barrel sauna, was custom designed and handcrafted in 2023 for @hotspotbellingham. Her cedar interior is heated by a 80,000 BTU stove and operates between 150-180°F. She is magic. Come see for yourself, labor day weekend at Sh’BANG!

#bellinghamwa #shbangfestival #shbangfest
Final site preparations are underway at the @looko Final site preparations are underway at the @lookoutartsquarry ~ gates open to a most EXTRAORDINARY weekend of eclectic delights in about a week! Sh’BANG is nearly here 💥

Still don’t have your pass? Day Passes go on sale at noon on Saturday, August 23rd! Snag one if you can 🤞

Glorious video recap by @kyle_sekai 🧡
If ANYTHING makes EVERYONE scream more than EVERYT If ANYTHING makes EVERYONE scream more than EVERYTHING else at Sh’BANG, it’s the Midnight Burlesque Cabaret madness, er, show. Saturday night, at the eponymous time, obviously. Un. Hinged. IYKYK. 🫣😳😯

Grab a day pass, hop on the shuttle at Civic Stadium, and buckle UP.

photos by the magnificent @ragulikethesauce
You asked for it, here it is. The final drop of Fu You asked for it, here it is. The final drop of Full Weekend Tickets is Wednesday (tomorrow) at 8pm PDT. Set your alarms! ⏰

That’s not all: we will have a limited number of day passes available! Drop in for a packed full day of entertainment, then bounce day passes don’t allow camping, but you can stay for all the goodies. Day Passes launch on Sat, Aug 23, 12pm (high noon!).

Some highlights to help you choose, if you must:
♥️ SATURDAY: Daredevil Soapbox Derby, Circus Extravaganza, Fire Show, @theneighborhoodkidsmusic, @highstepsociety, Midnight Burlesque madness!
💜 SUNDAY: Aerial Pinata Extravaganza, @dumpster_joe, @thelivingarrows, Circus on the Water, @fleshproduce, @heck_yes_vervex, @energy.pyramid, and the classic Sh’Funeral to put it all to rest!

photo of @ottosplotch (2023) by @aaronwigs
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