
FESTIVAL ARRIVAL GUIDE
GETTING HERE
HOURS
4–11 PM
January 28–30, 2027
ADDRESS
Fire & Story is held at the Bellingham Waterfront.
1145 Granary Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225

WHERE
TO STAY
HOTEL LEO
Located in the heart of downtown Bellingham and just a 10-minute walk to the Fire & Story venue, the historic Hotel Leo joins modern comforts with classic style and lively access to Downtown Bellingham activities.
Use the booking link below to receive 15% off the best available winter rate.
FOUR POINTS
Four Points hotel offers free airport shuttles and a heated indoor pool and hot tub. Rooms feature 32-inch flat-screen cable TVs and free Wi-Fi. On-site dining options include Chinuk Cafe and B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar.
Located one-mile from Fire & Story Festival.

WHAT TO WEAR
Fire & Story is an outdoor festival, rain, snow or shine. Come prepared for winter weather and a waterfront setting. Yes, there are fires to keep warm. Yes, you can still get cold.
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Dress in warm layers
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Bring hat, gloves rain coat and/or umbrella
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Wear comfortable and sturdy weather-appropriate shoes or boots
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Headlamps are helpful upon arrival and moving around (dim to its lowest setting or use the red light feature); please no headlamps inside the stages
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Embellish your outfit with glow sticks or twinkly lights
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Festival stages and gathering areas are covered, but you’ll be outside as you move between them
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Day packs allowed (subject to search upon entry)
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Please leave dogs at home

PARKING
Parking at Fire & Story is limited, so we encourage you to walk, bike, take the WTA bus or use a rideshare.
Limited free waterfront parking is available along Granary Avenue, in the Laurel Street lot next to the Boardmill Building and along Cornwall Avenue. The Commercial Street Parking Garage is about a 10-minute walk from the festival.
For rideshare, use 1145 Granary Ave as your destination.

ACCESSIBILITY
Fire & Story takes place on waterfront terrain that includes crushed gravel, uneven rock and wood chips, which may present mobility challenges. In the event of snow, festival grounds will not be cleared. ADA parking and accessible routes to key festival amenities, including food and beverage areas, are available.
If you have specific accessibility needs or questions before attending, please contact us and we’ll do our best to help you plan your visit.

FOOD & DRINK
Fire & Story features a rotating lineup of food trucks serving a variety of flavors, including hot drinks to keep you warm as you explore the festival.
For guests 21+ with valid ID, the Fable Lounge offers craft beer, wine, spirits and a selection of fun cocktails, including hot cocktails perfect for a winter night.
Fire & Story vendors are cashless.