Coming Up
Celebrate the 22nd Annual July 3rd Street Dance & BBQ
Downtown Bainbridge Island – Winslow Way
Thursday, July 3rd
6:00 – 11:00 pm
Dance to The Original Fenderskirts
T&C Barbeque ~ Beer & Wine ~ Food & Craft Booths
Whether you’re new to the Island, or have lived here for years, you’ll want to be downtown on Thursday evening, July 3rd to kick off the long Independence Day weekend with great hometown music, food, and fun at the 22nd Annual July 3rd Street Dance & BBQ. A fundraiser for the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association, the Street Dance & BBQ is the perfect opportunity to join your friends and family in supporting your community while enjoying a festive celebration downtown. Winslow Way will be closed from Ericksen to Madison starting at 3:00 pm for this annual community event.
All purchases for food, rides, and items at vendor booths must be paid for with tickets ($1 each). Tickets may be purchased at the event from roving ticket vendors or at the BIDA ticket booths. Separate tickets must be purchased for beer and wine at the entrance to the Winslow Oasis at Winslow Mall.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
The Intensely Vigorous Revolutionary Dixieland Band kicks off the event at 5:00 pm at the gazebo at Winslow Green.
Sponsored by Bainbridge Travel, the classic rock-and-roll band and returning favorite, The Original Fenderskirts, will headline at the Main Stage in front of American Marine Bank starting at 7:00 pm. At the Main Stage, also enjoy music by the Summer Big Band and Chele’s Kitchen.
The Kid Zone stage, near Eagle Harbor Book Co., will showcase some of the many talented groups in our community, including the award-winning Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers, the BHS Dance Team, salsa and swing demos by Sheila Phillips of Educated Feet, and performances by The Swingin’ Hepcats, accompanied by live music from the Summer Big Band. Dance to music by The High Camp String Band and The Lubricators as well. Between acts, local deejay Brant Butte creates a vibrant dance mix that draws the largest crowd of hula-hooping youngsters on the entire Island. You won’t believe your eyes. The Kid Zone stage is sponsored by Virginia Mason Winslow.
The Dan Purser Band will also be performing at Doc’s Marina Grill from 4:00 to 10:00 pm.
FOOD
Town and Country Market, our premier sponsor, will fire up the grill at 6:00 pm. Other local restaurants offering tasty options include BI BBQ, Casa Rojas Express, Cream of the Crop Ice Cream, Mirracole Morsels, and Real Foods.
FUN
Come down early, stake out a chunk of sidewalk, and do a little street art with sidewalk chalk, courtesy of Calico Cat Toy Shoppe. Pick up chalk at one of the BIDA booths.
The popular and thrilling 28’ climbing wall will be back, along with a selection of other inflatable rides, including the Rat Race Obstacle Course, Gum Ball Machine Bouncer, and Spanish Galleon.
At the BIDA Craft Booth, decorate your own wooden pirate ship or build your own floating raft. Also enjoy face painting, crafts with KiDiMu, fun with BITV, and a dunk tank!
This year marks the second year the event has offered an opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine or frosty beer at the Winslow Oasis, located at the Winslow Mall. Tickets for beer and wine must be purchased at the entrance to the Winslow Oasis.
DETAILS
Remember, Winslow Way closes at 3:00 pm on July 3rd between Ericksen and Madison, and will remain closed until 8:00 pm on July 4th.
For more information about the event, contact the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association at 206-842-2982, or visit our website at www.bainbridgedowntown.org.
Thank you to Harrison Medical Center for sponsoring our event staff t-shirts.
This event presented by:
Bainbridge Island Downtown Association
Sponsored by:
Town & Country Market, Bainbridge Travel, Harrison Medical Center, and Virginia Mason Winslow.
For BIDA's 2008 Schedule of Events, click here.