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16th annual Sunnyland Stomp

The Stomp is a free-ranging annual summer celebration of the talent and creativity hiding behind the garden gates of the Sunnyland Neighborhood. Stomp Stops are located at homes and businesses across the neighborhood and feature games, art, activities, music and more.

12pm: Cheer on your favorite chickens as they race, starting at noon at Memorial Park, to kick off a fun day of Stompin’!

3pm-8pm: Stomp around the neighborhood and flock to participating Stomp Stops. Maps are available at participating host locations, or find a printable map, Google map, and the full map details listed below.

Sunnyland Stomp 2024 Poster artwork created by Jessica Peterson.

 

2024 Map details

Upper West Side

1 Rugrats | 2737 Humboldt St.: Handwoven rugs made from up-cycled materials. Made with love on a loom in my home studio. Will have some for sale and available to talk about custom orders. Also, Toddler play zone! Bring your toddler to play with our water table, mini slide, chalk, bubbles, and more!

2 Art & Soap | 2720 Grant St.: Hello neighbors, come by to check out fabulous Sunnyland-made goat milk soap! We use sustainably sourced ingredients, and keep our products free of petroleum-based fragrances, palm oil, and plastic packaging.  1% of proceeds go to clean up efforts of oceans and seas. You can also check us out at @hamsasoapworks on Instagram. We will also be selling art made by Elinor, a young Sunnyland artist headed to college this summer! 

3 George Mustoe for the League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County | 2800 Franklin St.: The League of Women Voters Bellingham/Whatcom County will have opportunities for people to register to vote; obtain pamphlets and information about voting; learn about how to track one's ballot etc.

4 Crafty Chicks & The Creativity Station | 2726 Franklin St.: Shake your tail feather and shop local hand-made gifts. Our nest will have a creativity station and activities for you to connect, imagine, and grow memories together! Fun and inspiring for all ages.

5 Leisure Sport Wonderland! | 2715 Franklin St.: Leisure Sports Wonderland is the place to be for fun and friendly competition of epic proportions including cornhole, full court pickleball, ladder ball, and giant Jenga. Come by for music, games & summer fun!

6 Art and Makers Celebration Market | 2706 Ellis St.: Stop by to say hi, enjoy your creativity at an art table, and shop locally at the Art and Makers Celebration Market. LuciaArts (@_luciaarts) is highlighting greeting cards and prints made from original watercolor paintings and fun-ctional hand built ceramic art. kraftyhall (@kraftyhall) is featuring whimsical crafts - many with purpose and from recycled materials and some are very huggable. The Painted Thread (@the.painted.thread) will have kids keepsake embroidery art, handmade baby items and crocheted gifts. Hexagon Textile (@hexagontextile) is bringing naturally dyed textiles and handmade brooms. 

7 BirdTales Birdhouses | 2622 Ellis St.: Come on by BirdTales Birdhouses estates where every birdhouse is a handmade creation with a garden view! Our birdhouses aren't just abundant; they're the talk of the trees and the buzz of the backyard! Whether you have a finch with a taste for something finer than twigs, or a sparrow who's been saving up those shiny things, we've got the perfect pad for you. These luxury houses will have your birds tweeting with excitement. So fly on over, pick out a palatial nest, and let your birds begin telling their own BirdTales in your garden. Just remember, once they move in, they might just start demanding room service.

8 Stomp Selfie Station | 321 E North St.: Stomp by and take a selfie at the hand-crafted backdrop to commemorate the 16th Annual Sunnyland Stomp. Wishing you happiness and fun, wherever the wind takes you on Stomp Saturday!

9 Mama’s Attic Creations and Nora’s Awesome Opossum Creations! | 2534 Franklin St.: Nora and Brittini are back! Nora’s bracelets and hand painted pots with and without plants!! Brittini with her laser engraved/cut wood and stainless items including wristlets, earrings, cutting boards, coasters and more!

10 Mars Hotel | 410 E. North St.: The Mars Hotel will be open again this year with several eclectic and interesting local vendors.  In the main lobby the house band Just Like Jericho will be playing Dead and affiliated music with some extended jams. Welcome and IKO! 

11 fillerfogg design | 2517 Franklin St.: I will be showing and selling colorful woodcut prints inspired by the land and seascapes of the Pacific Northwest. I will also be hosting a printmaking activity.

Lower West Side

12 Mimo K. Fine Arts | 2430 Franklin St.: Step into a realm of vibrant abstraction where colors dance and shapes intertwine, augmented by the mesmerizing flow of fluid art. Our exhibit celebrates the boundless creativity of abstract painting, inviting you to explore the depths of imagination through dynamic brushstrokes, captivating compositions, and the fluidity of acrylic pours and resin swirls. Experience the fusion of emotion and expression as each canvas tells a unique story, inviting you to interpret and connect in your own way. Fluid art adds an extra layer of depth, where the unpredictability of the medium mirrors the complexity of human emotions and experiences, enhancing the overall sensory journey of the exhibit.

13 Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Stomp Stop! | 2400 Franklin St.: Outdoor stage featuring performances by the musicians of the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra (https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/) and friends

14 Seanhughesstudio | 2428 Dean Ave.: Please join Diana, Sean and Basil the dog at seanhughesstudio stomp stop. We will be welcoming you to our garden and comfortable backyard oasis to celebrate this awesome neighborhood. The studio doors will be open for you to gaze upon and take in Sean’s paintings, and a hint to his process. These multi-layered abstract paintings explore themes such as memory, sleep, dreams, emotions, nature and consciousness.

15 Sunnyland Street Mural Project | Intersection of Texas St. & Dean Ave.: Join Sunnyland neighbors to create a collaborative mural at the intersection of Texas Street and Dean Avenue! Paint and supplies will be provided, all ages welcome! Painting starts around noon.  The mural was designed by local artist and children’s book author Keith Negley, neighbors from the surrounding four blocks approved the design. Big thanks to the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association for acting as fiscal sponsor of this project!

16 Little Rubber Duck Co. | 2315 Ellis St.: If you are young at heart and like rubber ducks & handmade jewelry then this is the stop for you!  My name is Ronnie and I’m a 4th grader at Parkview who loves fashion and collects rubber ducks. I’ve always wanted to have my own little shop to share my creations. Hope you come by!

17 Wall of Jazz | 2302 Ellis St.: Light, swinging jazz. Dancing encouraged. 2-4 pm.

18 Theresa's House | 209 Virginia St.: Bottle Art: wind chimes, bird feeders, rock art, scrubbers, more.

19 Jess Flegel Handmade Studio & Quilts | 311 Virginia St.: At Jess Flegel Handmade Studio you will find one of a kind art, photography, quilts and lots of original goodies for you and your friends. This year we'll have a special guest pop-up by Anable Ceramics! Find us in the alley.

20 Craft'n Things | 2234 Franklin St.: I make a lot of earrings and necklaces from a variety of mixed-media manipulations! From sea glass to leather and bones and even some polymer clay! Most of my earrings reflect the beauty of nature and the idea that we can turn someone else's trash into beautiful treasures. I also do photography and draw, sometimes combining the two which results in multi-layered art pieces -- both textile and digital.

I also restore and refurbish dollhouses so I'm gonna bring out the big one I've been working on! Kids can gently play with anything that isn't glued down!

21 Lazy Daisy Creations | 2220 Franklin St.: Lazy Daisy Creations is back again!  This powerhouse group of middle schoolers, and a high schooler or 2, will be selling some of their crafts, creations, and cool art.  Last year there was an assortment of bookmarks, jewelry, paintings, and other fun treats.  The front yard will be packed with kids selling their art and a selfie station for those who want to document the fun.  We will have a lawn game or two for those who want to hang out near all of this creativity.  Stomp on by and say hi!

22 Sew Hags | 407 Virginia St.: We are a group of sewists specializing in marine canvas, but we also love to upcycle and use up scraps. We will have for sale bunting, bags, fort building kits,  and a variety of small products made with fabric scraps.

23 Hela Provisions | 2000 Franklin St. #102: Stop by for the second annual Sunnyland Stomp Vermouth Tasting and Bellingham Makers Market collab at Hela Provisions!  We'll be tasting fabulous drinking vermouths with Jay of Fasselshenstone & Eric Stone Specialty Sales will be here with Spanish products to pair.  We'll have six vendors with Bellingham Makers Market including C2C Sustainables, Nessa's Pet Pastries, Spiral Square Designs, Westward Threads, Merina Glass Studio and a few others to be determined.  This is a fabulous array of local makers + the vermouth tasting is not to be missed.  Maybe we'll even find some live music to go along.

Lower East Side

24 El Sueñito Brewing Company | 1926 Humboldt St.: Come enjoy our Sunnyland Stomp exclusive specials: birria tacos, vasos de frutas, mangonada popsicles, glitter margaritas, and DIY Sueñito tie dye!

25 Homeschool BBQ | 521 Kentucky St.: Homeschool BBQ will be hosting Rock Painting for the kids! Please help us decorate the yard with your colorful inspirations! We will be serving awesome BBQ food, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks too!

26 Otherlands Beer | 2121 Humboldt St.: Mini-art and craft market featuring the creative community of folks that is a part of Otherlands.

27 Sunnyland Sawdust Collective | 2125 Humboldt St.: SUNNYLAND SAWDUST COLLECTIVE:  Check out our new home featuring WOODWORKERS:  Carpenter Ant, Bird's Nest Design, Dogtown Woodworks, Bear Would Work, & Betty Rocker.  Nesting Instinct's Interior Styling, Tom Semple Paintings, Blossoming Bean (Toddler Dresses), music by Four-Way Street, and games.

28 CANCELED - Beezy Cursion | 2125 Humboldt St.: I am a seamstress/‘fashion designer’ if you wanna get fancy with it. I buy recycled fabric from Ragfinery and turn them into cute, adjustable, 100% eco-friendly tops!

29 Joy of Pilates & Fitness | 2130 Grant St.: Joy of Pilates & Fitness offers a range of classes and personal training in a warm and sunny community atmosphere! We specialize in mat pilates, reformer, TRX, bone density, cardio, strength, yoga, & zumba. Classes for all levels. Please drop by for a studio tour - We are excited to have you join us!

30 Twin Sisters Brewing Company | 500 Carolina St.: Come by and enjoy the summer weather in our beautiful Beer Garden! We will be hosting cornhole with prizes for kids and adults can enjoy $1 off beer pints all day long!

31 New Whatcom Pastries | 2316 Grant St.: Flaky, fruit filled pastries and tender buttermilk scones baked fresh all day long. Vegan options and a Stomp Special!

32 Backup Experience | 2323 Grant St.: Live Music with Local Artists!

33 The Humboldt Gallery | 2411 Humboldt St.: This year, the Humboldt Gallery is hosting numerous talented artists from across Bellingham! Their work ranges from traditional and alternative process photography to block printing, painting, crochet and more.

Many of the artists are students at Whatcom Community College and Western Washington University, including members of the WWU SPE photography club. Artists will have work on display and for sale and there will be interactive activities, snacks, and all kinds of fun things to see! This is a stop you don't want to miss!

34 CANCELED - Builder Boards | Sunnyland Park, 2338 Humboldt St.: Builder Boards are like giant Lincoln Logs that kids use to build structures from their imagination. The world's largest set will be at Sunnyland Park.  https://woodshop4kids.com/on-the-road-with-builder-boards/

35 Fishboy Gallery | 617 Virginia St.: RR "Fishboy" Clark's acrylic-and-latex-on-wood contemporary folk-art is a staple of the Bellingham art scene, and his Sunnyland studio/gallery is a longtime and beloved neighborhood destination. His paintings range in size from 6x6 inches to 48x 48 inches. He will also have a limited number of drawings and prints for sale. Joining Fishboy this year, as in years past, is his brother DA Clark, a landscape and abstract artist whose work has been featured in a number of local businesses. Like his brother Randy, DA (Doug) paints with acrylics and latex on wood. Also returning to the Stomp at this location is children's book author Barbara Jean Hicks, who in addition to picture books will have her digital art available as fine art prints, greeting cards, stickers and a limited inventory of cotton yardage representing her latest artistic venture.

Enter through the front door to the gallery on Virginia Street to enjoy Fishboy's work and pick up a free postcard, then join us in the Fire Garden and the Zen Garden in the fenced backyard for a taste of Doug's paintings, Barbara's books and prints, and the music of Sunnyland neighbors Jeffrey and Katie (guitar, flute, and vocals). You'll find something for everyone at Fishboy Gallery--we're rockin' a fun, out-there, multi-sensory Stomp experience for kids and grown-ups alike!

36 De Martini Gallery & Studios | 2100 Iron St.: The De Martini Gallery & Studios is not just a venue—it's an experience. This new corner spot will be humming with infectious artist energy and paintings by artist Nicki Lang, the timeless allure of Martini Metal Craft's hand-fabricated jewelry, and the harmonious blend of form and function by Martini Mercantile. Visit our new corner art gallery and see what we're all about.

37 Dr. Paul de Jong, ND | 705 Kentucky St.: Get ready to meet your new favorite health guru, Dr. Paul de Jong, ND, in his new Sunnyland location. Dr. Paul is bringing his passion for natural health and wellness to our neighborhood, and he can't wait to meet all of you. Come with all your burning questions about naturopathic medicine. Get ready to engage in exciting activities to learn more about how Dr. de Jong helps his patients achieve their health goals...and win prizes!

This is your chance to connect with a knowledgeable and caring Naturopathic Physician right here in Sunnyland.

38 Hardware Sales | 2034 James St.: Explore the Hardware Sales' Sunnyland Stomp stop, partnering with Art and Happiness for arts and crafts, also joined by Cascadia Daily News & Cascadia One Pass. Discover a world of local news, information, savings, creativity and hardware in one lively destination from 3-5pm as the store closes at 5:30.

39 Kulshan Brewing Co. | 2238 James St.: Join us at our Sunnyland location for happy hour all day and live music in the beer garden from 6-8pm.

40 Labels Consignment Store | 2332 James St.: We will be offering FREE brief individual color consultations! What colors are best for you?!  Warm or Cool? Autumn, Spring, Summer or Winter? Learn pivotal info for maximum benefit to you in the world of Color!
We will also have a local permanent jewelry artist! Jewelry without the clasp! Stays on without the fuss of having to put it on everytime! Necklaces, bracelets and anklets!

41 Brizo's Re-Boutique | 2328 Iron St. (alley): Brizo's Re-Boutique and Treasure Chest sells vintage, antique, used, and unique practical and collectible items.  We will have a canopy-covered outdoor flea market with yard sale-type bargains. Higher quality and more costly items are for sale inside the building known as The Treasure Chest.

42 Living Pantry | 2420 James St.: The Living pantry is a small business that started in Blaine, WA nearly 4 years ago by Shawna & Seppi Morris, with expansion into Bellingham 3 years ago. The shops offer a unique eco-shopping experience and are dedicated to providing options for low-waste lifestyles and locally made high-quality gifts, with an emphasis on container refills. Bring your own jar or get one here. We have hundreds of refillable non-toxic products for your home and body - everything from toothpaste to laundry soap! We make reducing waste practical, approachable and fun. 

Upper East Side

43 Munch & Muse | 2520 Iron St.: A Stomp stop where offerings of sweet treats and refreshing drinks converge with eclectic local art—from vibrant 2-D artworks to unique crafts and post-apocalyptic creations. Bubbles and play invite you to gather, play, or simply rest in our space that encourages both indulgence and creativity. Sweets will include mini donuts, Rice Krispie treats and more in a Bake Sale.

44 James Street Cakes and JStarkey.Art | 2533 James St.: Caitlyn from James Street Cakes is selling cake cups and macarons in traditional, gluten-free, and vegan options. A beloved Sunnyland cottage baker, she looks forward to meeting you.

Jeff from jstarkey.art is offering original oil paintings. Much of this year's work is inspired by the Lavender Festival Paint Out held in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Urban landscapes and experimental works also available.

45 Bad Dogs Barking | 2628 Iron St.: I make a variety of items from upcycled textiles, paint and paper mache, including dolls, critters, mobiles and more. Come on by to check on my new creations and also browse through the bargain bin of critters that have been living in my closet too long!  I hope to have an art creation table for kiddos as well.

Chicken Races | Memorial Park: Chicken races at 12pm to kick-off Stomp Saturday!

R Restroom| Portable toilets located at Memorial Park, 321 E. North St. (Stop 8), & 311 Virginia St. (Stop 19)