Bold Hat is committed to making a difference locally and globally by producing and enhancing world-class events, improving the communities where we live, work and play, and enriching business and non-profit partners through creativity and professionalism.

2025 PROJECTS

Lake Chelan Winterfest, January 17-26, 2025
    Benefitting the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce
U District Street Fair, May 17-18, 2025
    Benefitting the U District Partnership
Fremont Fair, June 21-22, 2025
    Benefitting the Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Kirkland Uncorked, July 18-20, 2025 
    Benefitting the Bold Giving Foundation
South Lake Union Block Party, August 8, 2025 
    Benefitting the Bold Giving Foundation
Fremont Oktoberfest, September 19-21, 2025
    Benefitting the Fremont Chamber of Commerce
U District Chow Down & Street Party, September 27, 2025
    Benefitting the U District Partnership

News

SEATTLE – President and Creative Director of Bold Hat Productions, Phil Megenhardt, was inducted in the  Washington Festival and Events Association (WFEA) Hall of Fame at the organization’s annual WFEA Awards Dinner & Auction. He also was named the Event Organizer of the Year for 2024 during the gala. Phil founded Bold Hat Productions in 1997 with a vision to celebrate community through vibrant events. Prioritizing client goals, he brings creativity and expertise to ensure every event unfolds smoothly and memorably. Over the years, Phil has produced large-scale festivals, corporate and municipal gatherings, and even partnered with the Qatar Olympic Committee for international events. With a background in sales and marketing, Phil’s journey into community events began with Plant sales at Seattle Tilth, the Fremont Public Association (originators of the Fremont Fair), and the Pike Place Market Foundation. He launched the Fremont Oktoberfest and Kirkland Uncorked, and over the years  Bold Hat events have grown to attract 100,000 annual visitors. Phil currently serves on the WFEA and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is a Commissioner on the City of Kirkland Tourism Board. During the COVID-19 shutdown, he volunteered hundreds of hours at clinics and on committees to support the safe restart of events.

Additionally, Bold Hat Productions was recognized for outstanding marketing through the Pacific Northwest Summit Awards, having received awards for Best Website (Fremont Oktoberfest) and Best Event Program (Fremont Fair).

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

Marketing

We build community, create brand evangelists, increase visibility and multiply connections through appropriate marketing channels that drive results. By establishing clear objectives and measurable outcomes, Bold Hat develops strategies that are mission fulfilling to the benefit of every stakeholder.

Social Media

Bold Hat offers full-service social media management services for brands & events. Transform your social media presence with high-quality content & daily activity to achieve your mission.

COVID COMPLIANCE

Our team is educated in the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, disinfection, social distancing, CDC, local, and state guidelines, and other information related to preventing the spread of infection. From careful site planning to communications, Bold Hat is certified to execute healthy and safe projects.

Sponsorship

Meeting your business and marketing goals through sponsorship is our strength. Bold Hat events feature a range of audiences to match your initiatives and engage in the local community. Our team helps to create and manage unique activations to provide a memorable experience for both attendees and sponsors alike.

Production

With more than 20 years of event production, design, permitting & security management, Bold Hat is your go-to expert to guide you from project creation through completion to maximize profitability & ensure your goals are met in a safe & legal way.

Consulting

Our experience in event and project management allows us to deliver proven solutions that are both effective and cost-efficient. We identify areas within your budget and plan to lower costs, increase revenue and reduce time to ensure your high-priority project meets its fullest potential for success.

  • Bold Hat understands how to present a quality event. The layout is always thoughtful; the needs of the city and the experience of the guest always top of mind. The City of Kirkland counts Bold Hat Productions as a time honored and respected partner. Kirkland Uncorked has become emblematic of the city and its waterfront in the summer season.

    Ellen Miller-Wolfe
    Economic Development Manager, City of Kirkland
  • Bold Hat Productions has authored events for over 15 years, working closely with the Special Events Office and Committee through the review, approval, and permitting process. We have found the Bold Hat Productions team to be professional, creative, and responsive throughout every step of the process.

    Chris Swenson
    Chair, Seattle Special Events Committee, City of Seattle
  • Vulcan and the South Lake Union Block Party have subcontracted Bold Hat Productions for the past 10 years as our experts in permitting, event consultation and production. Through our successful partnership, we have produced outstanding events for our growing community.

    Josh Lackey
    Marketing Manager, Vulcan Real Estate
  • Bold Hat events are always seamless because of their level of detail in planning. I am continually impressed with their focus on safety and fun, while being engaged and accommodating to requests in the community.

    Jessica Vets
    Former Executive Director, Fremont Chamber of Commerce
  • Bold Hat Productions has been a game-changer since we started working with them four years ago. Our small-town festival had seen dramatic growth and BHP has helped us formalize our event planning and production. This has enabled us to continue our dramatic growth while achieving financial sustainability.

    Erin McCardle
    Councilmember, City of Chelan
  • Homeward Pet Adoption Center has been honored to be the beneficiary of Kirkland Uncorked for the last 3 years. The partnership with Both Hat has helped us raise more than $30,000 to help the animals in our care and the production team really goes above and beyond to make sure our experience at the event is top notch. We couldn’t be happier to call Bold Hat a community partner as they truly are a champion for our mission!

    Lindsay Roe
    Event Manager, Homeward Pet Adoption Center
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