Bumbershoot Supporters + Sponsors

Major Sponsors

  • Samsung Mobile

    Win VIP passes for your favorite Bumbershoot show at the Samsung Mobile Sound Lounge, located on the Fountain Lawn. Rock out during a photo session, learn to scratch like a DJ, and play with the latest handsets from Samsung Mobile!

  • Seattle Center

    Stop by the Century 21 Master Plan Display in Center House and learn about a vibrant, sustainable Seattle Center future.

  • Rockstar Energy Drink

    ROCKSTAR Energy Drink is excited to be a part of Seattle's best, the 2008 Bumbershoot Festival. Come by the ROCKSTAR Stage and ROCKSTAR Vert Ramp for autographs and a great skate and BMX demo.

  • DELL

    At Bumbershoot, summer's rocking. Inside the Dell Summer Rocks Dome, you can rock it harder. Make custom tees and buttons. Create a digital mixtape on Dell's new Studio laptops. Hang with artist Mike Ming and meet your favorite festival bands.

  • SPIN Magazine

    SPIN is proud to present a showcase of today's hottest talent on the Samsung Mobile Mainstage at Bumbershoot.

Official Sponsors

  • Miller

    Proud to sponsor the music & arts of Bumbershoot for more than 15 years!

  • Starbucks

    A longtime, local supporter of Bumbershoot, this year Starbucks redefines the coffeehouse experience with the Starbucks Summer Taste Tour!

  • Wells Fargo

    Wells Fargo is proud to provide financial support for the Send-A-Kid to Bumbershoot program and the Northwest Court Stage.

  • Casino Snoqualmie

    Snoqualmie Casino—Opening November 6, 2008—Seattle's premier choice for Gaming, Entertainment and Gourmet Dining.

  • Hyundai

    Discover the all-new Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan. Test drive the car that's got the automotive press buzzing as it challenges the best in the world. Be among the first to experience a remarkable new level of performance, luxury and quality.

  • Seattle Times

    The Seattle Times welcomes a hilarious group to Bumbershoot 2008- the best in regional and national comedians. Join us this year in three side-splitting venues.

  • Seattle P-I

    The Seattle P-I is proud to welcome a dynamic lineup featuring the best in Americana, blues, country and folk to the Starbucks Stage.

Supporting Sponsors

  • Sound Transit

    Visit Sound Transit's booth to learn about Puget Sound commute options and future transit plans—Ride the Wave!

  • FYE

    Stop by the F.Y.E. for your entertainment booths to meet your favorite artists' and get your merch signed in person!

  • Coke Zero

    Sponsored by Coke Zero: Never Back Down, Demand Real Coke Taste and Zero Calories!

  • Boeing

    Boeing proudly supports events and programs like Bumbershoot that make the communities we call home even better places to live.

  • Burt's Bees

    Burt's Bees: Earth Friendly Natural Personal Care for the Greater Good.

  • Zone Perfect Nutrition Bars

    Visit the ZonePerfect® All-Natural Nutrition Bar booth for a sample—it's music to your mouth.

  • Clif Bar

    We'll be watching—If we catch you recycling we'll give you some Clif Green Notes music!

  • Sonic Bids

    Sonicbids helps bands get gigs, and promoters book the right bands.

  • Crown Plaza Hotel

    Crowne Plaza is proud to support another great year of music and arts at Bumbershoot!

  • Clearwire

    Clearwire believes in the value of community, music and art, and proudly supports Bumbershoot.

  • Hotel 1000

    Distinctive in 1000 ways.

  • Guitar Hero

    Shred the latest Guitar Hero games and win cool gear! Visit Guitar Hero under the Space Needle.

  • Pan Pacific Seattle

    Soothing sounds of relaxation and rejuvenation…of course, at the Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle.

  • OurStage.com

    OurStage.com is a resource for fans to discover independent artists and help launch the careers of their favorites.

  • AA Party Rentals

    AA Party Rentals is proud to be a part of Bumbershoot: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival.

  • Quality Business Systems

    Quality Business Systems supports the arts at Bumbershoot: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival.

  • Barefoot Wine

    Barefoot wine is proud to serve the wonderful people of Bumbershoot! Get barefoot and have a great Labor Day!

  • Classic Catering

    Proud to be the official caterer for One Reel.

  • Garage Billiards
  • JetBlue Airways
  • Shiftboard
  • PODS

    PODS is a proud supporter of Bumbershoot: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival.

  • Marriott Courtyard Lake Union

    Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union (1-800-321-2211) proudly supports community, music and arts at Bumbershoot!

  • Climate Action Now

    Climate Action Now gives people the tools and connections to protect our climate and our future.

  • RVL7

    Check out organic tees at the solar-powered Eco-Shop by sustainable clothing leader RVL7—formerly known as RE:VOLVE Apparel Project.

  • Smirnoff Ice

    Smirnoff is a proud supporter of Bumbershoot: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival.

  • Cascadian Farms

    Farm to table good.

  • VSP

    VSP is proud to support the vision that brings the Music & Arts of Bumbershoot to life.

  • Area 51

    Furniture for rock stars.

Grantors

  • 4 Culture
  • Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs
  • Washington State Arts Commission

Radio Sponsors

  • KEXP

    KEXP, a non-commercial, listener-supported radio station in Seattle, proudly supports music and the arts at Bumbershoot.

  • KMTT

    103.7 The Mountain is celebrating its 12th year of support for Bumbershoot and is looking forward to many more!

  • KUOW

    KUOW 94.9 Puget Sound Public Radio is a proud supporter of Bumbershoot's Literary Arts and Performing Arts stages.

  • KNDD

    Stop by 1077 The End's booth to enter to win EndFest tickets! Find us in the Fountain Lawn Beer Garden, near the ROCKSTAR Ramp.

  • KUBE

    KUBE 93 celebrates Bumbershoot on-air, on-site and online! Stop by the KUBE 93 booth to take a picture—it'll be at KUBE93.com

  • KIRO

    For the latest in breaking news, local talk and emergency traffic, turn to News Talk 710 KIRO, now also broadcasting on 97.3 FM.

  • Radio Disney

    Radio Disney is excited to support another great year of Bumbershoot. Stop by the Radio Disney booth to say hello.

  • KISW

    99.9 KISW The Rock Of Seattle is a proud supporter of Bumbershoot: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival.

Print Sponsors

  • Sound Magazine

    Stop by the Sound Magazine booth to pick up a free copy of the magazine, featuring a guide to Bumbershoot.

  • The Stranger

    The Stranger's indispensable, in-depth guide to all things Bumbershoot is available all around the Fisher Green. Also find us at Flatstock!

  • Seattle Weekly

    Seattle Weekly will be on the Mural Roadway with fun stuff, tons of great giveaways and cool enter-to-win contests!

  • Filter Magazine

    Good music will prevail. These are the words that we here at Filter live by. To find out why, check out filter-mag.com.

  • ReadyMade

    Customize your clothes, be original and save the world! ReadyMade Magazine shows you how with interactive workshops. Come on over!

  • ParentMap

    In the Kids Pavilion, create your own mass transit from recycled products like toilet paper rolls, then race your "mini-transit" against the clock!

Online Sponsors

  • Grist.org

    With a fresh spin on green news and views, Grist.org informs, inspires, and links America's next generation of green citizens.

Community Partners

  • Seattle International Film Fesetival

    SIFF, curator of Bumbershoot's 1 Reel Film Festival, creates experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world.

  • Theatre Puget Sound

    Theatre Puget Sound supports local theatre all around the Sound with the most comprehensive calendar of live theatre performance at seattleperforms.com.

  • King County Metro

    Proud to be a Bumbershoot Sponsor. See an example of a King County Metro vanpool on display at the Fountain Lawn.

  • Experience Music Project

    Celebrating 8 years and 4 million visitors, EMP|SFM is proud to partner with Bumbershoot and sponsor the Sky Church stage.

  • Seattle Monorail

    Ride the Monorail for a quick and convenient way to travel green between downtown and Seattle Center!

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