Question 1

What is MAC Fest?

Accepted Answer

SCAAC has been putting on arts events and providing education in the community for several years. We want to celebrate that success with fun art stuff for everyone…and introduce ourselves to anyone that doesn’t know us yet.
 
We’ll kick off MAC Fest with a Block Party on Saturday, August 30th on the brick road...right in front of the future Meyer Art Center.(https://www.scaacwa.org/artcenter) For the whole weekend, we’ll offer arts education, events and activities for all ages. Come celebrate art and community with us!

Question 2

Why do an arts fest?

Accepted Answer

Because they're fun! Community events gather people together to connect over a shared experience. Our mission is to build community through the arts...so...just makes sense!
 
Attending MAC Fest events will support SCAAC's programs, introduce new people to what we do, and welcoming our entire community (& beyond) to experience all that SCAAC has to offer.

Question 3

Where is it?

Accepted Answer

We are partnering with artists, businesses and other organizations to include a wide variety of art events and education. Be sure to check the location of events and classes when purchasing tickets.

Question 4

What's happening each day?

Accepted Answer

*UPDATED* Schedule of events and education:

Friday - August 29th 
- Cheese & Wine: The Art of Pairing at Dusty Cellars Winery (https://www.scaacwa.org/event-details/cheese-wine-the-art-of-pairing)

Saturday - August 30th  
- Brick Road Block Party (https://www.scaacwa.org/event-details/brick-road-block-party-1)

Sunday - August 31st  
We have a youth and adult clay based classes at the same time so there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy:
  
- 3D Clay Animals (youth art class) at Box of Good(https://www.scaacwa.org/event-details/3d-clay-animals-2)
- Clay Bowl Making (teen and adult art class) at Box of Good(https://www.scaacwa.org/event-details/clay-bowl-making)

Monday - September 1st
We have two all ages workshops at Arrowhead Ranch. Bring your family and a pinic to enjoy between workshops:
- Drumming & Percussion Workshop  (https://www.scaacwa.org/event-details/drumming-percussion-workshop)
- Juggling & Circus Arts Workshop  (https://www.scaacwa.org/event-details/juggling-circus-arts-workshop)

Question 5

Tell me about the Block Party.

Accepted Answer

MAC Fest will kick off on August 30th with a Block Party on the brick road in Stanwood. We've partnered up with area businesses to throw a great party! We’ll close the block to traffic, and bring in live music, food trucks, live art, a makers market, and more!

Food trucks include:
Dane Good Coffee
Pure SmokeNW
Bands will feature:
Island Affogato
Trash Panda Go Kart
More to be announced!

Question 6

Where do I get tickets?

Accepted Answer

Right here on our website! Click "tickets" at the top of this page.

If you don't want to miss anything, sign up for our newsletter (https://www.scaacwa.org/newslettersignup)or follow us on social media (FB (https://www.facebook.com/scaacwa)& Insta)(https://www.instagram.com/scaac_wa).

Question 7

I run a local business...how do I get my logo on a MAC Fest poster?

Accepted Answer

We have two sponsorship levels: Individual Event & Full MAC Fest.

$500: Individual Event Sponsor*
- Logo on Individual Event poster, social media, and website.
- Recognition at sponsored event.
- “MAC Fest Sponsor” window cling

$1,000: MAC Fest Sponsor
- Logo on all MAC Fest posters, social media, and website.
- Recognition at each event.
- “MAC Fest Sponsor” window cling

* Individual Events available for sponsorships
- MAC Fest Block Party – August 30th
{Funds would support overall event logistics (City fees & permits, marketing, insurance, etc) and live music (sound system, booking bands, etc.)}
- Art Classes (contact Emily to select the class(s) you'd like to sponsor - programs@scaacwa.org) (programs@scaacwa.org))

Question 8

How much is a sponsorship?

Accepted Answer

There are two prices: $500 & $1000:

$500: Individual Event Sponsor*
- Logo on Individual Event poster, social media, and website.
- Recognition at sponsored event.
- “MAC Fest Sponsor” window cling

$1,000: MAC Fest Sponsor
- Logo on all MAC Fest posters, social media, and website.
- Recognition at each event.
- “MAC Fest Sponsor” window cling

*Individual Events available for sponsorship:
- MAC Fest Block Party – August 30th
{Funds would support overall event logistics (City fees & permits, marketing, insurance, etc) and live music (sound system, booking bands, etc.)}
- Art Classes (contact Emily for details - programs@scaacwa.org)

Question 9

I want to support the event, but not with cash...what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Become a MAC Fest Partner!

We anticipate welcoming visitors from outside the Stanwood-Camano area all weekend. They will be exploring our area, and we’d love to send them your way!

You get to decide what you'll offer...here are some ideas:
- Offering a “MAC Fest” cocktail and donating $1 from each sale to SCAAC. 
- Rounding up for SCAAC at the cash register.
- Hosting an event or class in your space - we can help plan this!

*All MAC Fest Partners will receive:
- “MAC Fest Participating Business” window cling & countertop display 
- Star on MAC Fest Map (print & online)
- Social media mentions

Question 10

Wait...what's a "MAC Fest Partner"?

Accepted Answer

We anticipate welcoming visitors from outside the Stanwood-Camano area all weekend. They will be exploring our area, and we’d love to send them your way!

You get to decide what you'll offer...here are some ideas:
- Offering a “MAC Fest” cocktail and donating $1 from each sale to SCAAC. 
- Rounding up for SCAAC at the cash register.
- Hosting an event or class in your space - we can help plan this!

*All MAC Fest Partners will receive:
- “MAC Fest Participating Business” window cling & countertop display 
- Star on MAC Fest Map (print & online)
- Social media mentions

Question 11

How do I volunteer for MAC Fest 2025?

Accepted Answer

We can only do what we do with YOU! There are so many ways to volunteer from planning and preparing in advance, setting-up events, helping during classes, clean up, writing thank you's to sponsors and donors, etc. If you have a few hours to help out, let us know what you would like to do and we'll get you to the right place!

Sign up via this Google Form here.(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE6yNQGCWy5TTStyG_rrxbu5rUUEPZleM5y1E_ZA7aGE_nQg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100421244418193128289) 
Or, email questions to Emily at: programs@scaacwa.org

Thank you for joining us for MAC Fest 2025.

We look forward to seeing you next year!

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