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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

Hiring: Business Development & Sponsorship Coordinator

January 3, 2025

We’re excited to share that Bold Hat Productions is hiring a new Business Development & Sponsorship Coordinator!

This role is perfect for someone passionate about events, networking, and building impactful partnerships. Bold Hat is behind some of Seattle’s most iconic events—like Fremont Oktoberfest and Kirkland Uncorked—and this position is key to making them happen.

If someone you know has experience in sponsorship sales or business development and wants to shape unforgettable community experiences, please share and encourage them to apply!

View Job Description and Application Details

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.

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Our Projects & Clients

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Fremont Oktoberfest

Kirkland Uncorked

Seattle Scotch & Beer Fest

Fremont Fair

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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