September events in Bellingham include Oktoberfest, vegan and Celtic festivals, trivia and more

September is here, and as school starts and autumn seems to be right around the corner, The Bellingham Herald has put together a guide of fun, local events for you to enjoy this month.

The following is a monthly roundup of key Bellingham events, festivals, trivia nights and live music this month. For a complete list of local events, visit bellinghamherald.com/events.

Bellingham events

▪ Oktoberfest at Gruff Brewing will run from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. The free event will include beer steins, a live DJ, Oktoberfest games and festive food. The event is only open to ages 21 and older. Gruff Brewing is at 104 E Maple St. #101.

▪ The Bellingham Celtic Festival in downtown Bellingham takes place Thursday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 22. The festival includes live music, pub sing along, workshops, music lessons and more. The full schedule can be found online, and most events are free to attend. For more information, event locations and the line up of musical guests and teachers, visit the event’s website.

▪ Bellingham Veg Fest, a vegan lifestyle festival, is back from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. The free festival is open for all ages and will include 100% vegan food and goods at the vendor market, as well as live music and raffles. The Bellingham Veg Fest is at Barkley Village Green at 2219 Rimland Drive.

▪ The Bellingham Farmers Market is still on its regular weekly schedule with 100 vendors selling produce, flowers, handmade products and more. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at The Depot at 1100 Railroad Ave.

▪ The Bellingham Dockside Market will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 and 17 at 722 Coho Way. This market allows fishermen to sell their freshly caught fish directly from their boats. For the latest information on each week’s vendors, visit the market’s Facebook page.

▪ The Barkley Market runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 29 at 2215 Rimland Drive. The market includes food trucks, live music and local vendors.

Trivia nights in Bellingham

These local restaurants and bars regularly hold trivia nights:

▪ Stemma Brewing Co. at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at 2039 Moore St.

▪ Ono Kitchen & Bar at 7 p.m. Mondays at 210 E Chestnut St.

▪ Zeeks Pizza at 7 p.m. Mondays at 2416 Meridian St.

▪ Corner Taphouse at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 1125 Finnegan Way.

▪ Flatstick Pub at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays at 902 N State St.

▪ Kulshan Brewing Roosevelt Taproom at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 1538 Kentucky St.

▪ CHeBA HUT at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at 306 W. Holly St.

▪ Stones Throw Brewery at 7 p.m. Thursdays at 1009 Larrabee Ave.

▪ The Great Northern Bottle Shop & Lounge at 7 p.m. Thursdays at 1319 Commercial St.

Live music in Bellingham

▪ Stone’s Throw Brewery has free live music for all ages from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout August. For the lineup of artists, check the brewery’s website or Facebook page. Stone’s Throw Brewery is at 1009 Larrabee Ave.

▪ The Aslan Brewing Co. Depot welcomes local artists throughout August. For the music lineup, check the schedule online. Aslan Brewing Co. Depot is at 1322 N. State St.

▪ Kulshan Brewing Company’s various breweries are hosting live music throughout August. For the music lineup and locations, check the schedule online.

▪ The Blue Room, a live music and event venue, regularly hosts live performers and performances, including jazz nights, local artists, and improv nights. Tickets are available online in advance. The Blue Room is at 202 E. Holly St.

▪ The Shakedown, a live music venue and bar, regularly hosts live music and performers. Tickets are available online in advance. The Shakedown is at 1212 N State St.

▪ Wild Buffalo House of Music, a live music and event venue, regularly hosts live music and performers. Tickets are available online in advance. Wild Buffalo House of Music is at 208 W. Holly St.

Would you like to add an event? Email asmith@bellinghamherald.com.

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