Each year, we pause to reflect on what our events create beyond the stages, tents, and crowds. The 2025 Bold Hat Community Impact Report captures that story clearly — the people, partnerships, and shared effort that make our work meaningful. At Bold Hat Productions, our mission goes beyond producing great events. It’s about strengthening the communities where we live, work, and play, supporting small businesses, and creating spaces where people can truly connect. Looking back on 2025, we’re incredibly proud of what...Read More
Each year, we pause to reflect on what our events create beyond the stages, tents, and crowds. The 2025 Bold Hat Community Impact Report captures that story clearly — the people, partnerships, and shared effort that make our work meaningful. At Bold Hat Productions, our mission goes beyond producing great events. It’s about strengthening the communities where we live, work, and play, supporting small businesses, and creating spaces where people can truly connect. Looking back on 2025, we’re incredibly proud...Read More
SEATTLE – Bold Hat Productions received multiple awards during the annual Summit Awards in November, produced by the Washington Festival and Events Association (WFEA). John Thorburn, Bold Hat’s Marketing Director since 2014, was inducted into the WFEA’s Hall of Fame during the event, following Phil Megenhardt, Bold Hat’s President / Creative Director, being inducted in 2024. Fremont Fair and Fremont Oktoberfest also received several marketing, sponsorship and programming awards, including Best Sponsorship Proposal, Best Social Media Campaign, Best Volunteer Program,...Read More
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...Read More
SEATTLE – Bold Hat Productions received multiple awards during the annual Summit Awards in November, produced by the Washington Festival and Events Association (WFEA). Kirkland Uncorked was named Top Event of the Year for the Central/Puget Sound region. The Fremont Solstice Art Week received a Gold Award for Best Event Poster in 2021. The poster, featuring commissioned artwork from world-famous tattooist Kyler Martz, promoted the Fremont neighborhood’s art celebration in June 2021, taking place of the annual Fremont Fair and...Read More
