| Location(s) | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1997 - present |
| Date(s) | Late July |
| Genre | Variety |
| Website | Capitol Hill Block Party |
The Capitol Hill Block Party is an annual three-day music festival held each July in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. In the past, the festival has included various famous acts including Macklemore, Atmosphere, MGMT, Sonic Youth, Mudhoney, The Presidents of the United States of America, Blue Scholars, and The Hold Steady.[1] Founded in 1997 by Jen Gapay, the festival was originally a one-day event with just one stage. Gapay continued to produce the party until 2000, when David Meinert and Marcus Charles took over, adding a second stage and then a second day in 2001.[2] In 2010, Meinert and Charles added a third day to better accommodate more bands and an increased public interest.[3] Attendance at the 2010 party was estimated at 20,000 people.[4] Major sponsors include AT&T, Jones Soda, Verizon, the ACLU, and The Stranger.