ARTS & CULTURE
Behind the biking and music, NW Tune-Up is rooted in arts and culture. Many of the artists in attendance draw inspiration from the geography, climate and nature of the PNW. Get to know some of our featured guests and be sure to visit them in person.
TINY CONCERTS & BIG STORIES at THE SHIFT SHOW
A Ticketed, 21+ VIP Experience
Join singer-songwriter Robert Sarazin Blake and The Brothers Comatose* under The Shift Show Tent, sponsored by Julian & Company and Aslan Brewing Co., for an intimate afternoon with your favorite artists. Get front and center with a rotating lineup of festival musicians for bite-sized banter and jam sessions between sets—plus other sweet perks exclusively for VIP ticketholders.
*The Brothers Comatose on Sunday only.
FREEHUB PRESENTS FILM FESTIVAL
A separate ticketed event at Mount Baker Theatre
Celebrate some of the best filming and storytelling in mountain biking with Freehub PRESENTS, a one-night MTB film festival to kick off NW Tune-Up on Thursday, July 13 at the Mount Baker Theatre. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition.
LIVE CHAINSAW CARVING
An Exhibit Reserved for Passholders
Watch Bellingham artist Leigh Woody work her 2-stroke magic with live chainsaw carvings, sponsored by Transition Outpost. This hobby carver follows her passion by sculpting forest friends and mythical creatures out of wood, with many of her creations found around Bellingham, including Galbraith Mountain.
BELLINGHAM MAKERS MARKET
An Art Market open to the Public
Discover the region’s vibrant art community through 50 local artisans who draw inspiration from the Pacific Northwest. From soaps to sustainable decor, fine art to food, clothing to candles, jewelry and everything in between, this free, public zone has a unique memento waiting for everyone.
LIVE MURAL ART
An Exhibit Reserved for Passholders
Watch a creative journey unfold as multimedia artist Kaplan "Kapache" Bunce paints a larger-than-life mural at the festival, sponsored by Paper Whale. Heavily inspired by his Apache roots and utilizing many techniques, his work is an expression of visual prayer and unity that ignites creativity throughout public spaces.
Festival Partners
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