SLU Block Party 2019

The South Lake Union Block Party is the largest festival focused on celebrating and showcasing our neighborhood with:

Community Booths

This year’s Community Village will feature more than 70 businesses and organizations located in South Lake Union, between noon and 6 p.m. Spend some time getting to know your neighbors, and be sure to swing by the information booth to learn how you can receive an official event tote bag by visiting SLU Chamber member booths.

Local Beneficiary

Proceeds from the Block Party benefit local organizations doing important work in the South Lake Union. This year’s event will benefit Farestart, a James Beard Award-winning nonprofit organization that empowers adults and young people experiencing poverty and homelessness through job training and employment in the foodservice industry.

Steamroller Smackdown

School of Visual Concepts’ poster competition returns for another round. Watch teams of design pros from all over the city print oversized posters with a 5-ton steamroller. This year’s poster theme is Bridges inspired by Humanities Washington, a nonprofit who “opens minds and bridges divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives.” Steamroller printing begins at 2:15 p.m., and trophies are awarded by State Poet Laureate and SVC Designer in Residence Claudia Castro Luna at 7:45 p.m. Be sure to stop by SVC’s Plein Air Printing Parlour where you can make your own memento poster with on-hand letterpress experts.