FUNKO is hosting their annual Fun Fest on Wetmore in front of their Headquarters in downtown Everett, Washington this Saturday August 26th.
Expect people to be lined up around the block at 5:00 AM to get their latest exclusives and check out the remodeled store, Funko’s Funmart. Here’s what you need to know from the Funko website.
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Click to enlarge. Map Courtesy Funko.
Pop by for music, raffles, games, and more.
Also, re-stock your Pop! pantry as we celebrate the grand opening of Funmart at the block party. Check out the information below to learn about exclusives and other fun surprises.
Three-two-fun, let’s go!
WHEN & WHERE IS FUN FEST 2023?
Celebrate in person at the Funko HQ store! The event takes place on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. PST. Store location is 2802 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201 USA.
There will be free street parking as well as paid parking lots and garages available to the public.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Get ready for the most epic block party of the year! Fun Fest will have a wide variety of entertainment, such as giveaways, a proto raffle every hour, music, games, and much more! To quench your thirst and hunger, there will be local food trucks available at the block party.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN FUN FEST AT FUNKO HQ?
Just show up! The block party will be open to the public. If you would like to purchase Fun Fest exclusives, you will need a wristband for the outdoor sales tent. Exclusives are available for purchase in the store on a first-come first-served basis. Some exclusives will also be sold online. Details about wristbands are below in the “When & Where to Purchase Exclusives” section!
WHEN & WHERE TO PURCHASE EXCLUSIVES
Fun Fest exclusives will be available to purchase in the Funko Headquarters store in Everett, WA on a first-come, first-served basis. Wristbands will be needed for purchasing exclusives at the outdoor sales tent. Some exclusives will also be available for sale online.
WRISTBANDS
Each time slot to shop Fun Fest exclusives will have a limited quantity of correlating wristbands. Wristbands for purchasing Fun Fest exclusives will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on Wetmore Ave. next to the Village Theater starting at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26th.
Limit of one wristband per person. Please also keep in mind that exclusives will be available for purchase inside the store on a first-come, first-served basis. Some exclusives will also be available online.
This wristband is for a chance to purchase Fun Fest exclusives at the outdoor sales tent! Having a wristband does not guarantee wearers any specific item(s). Items may sell out by the time patrons reach the front of the line. Wristbands are for a specific time and must be redeemed for that specific session. Wristbands are not transferrable. Only attendees with the Fun Fest wristbands will be able to purchase products at the outdoor sales tent. There will be a strict purchase limit of one of each item.
Overnight camping is NOT permitted*. Funko Fans can line up starting at 5:00 a.m. (*Everett Municipal Code 8.56.010 Unlawful Camping Ordinance)
ITEM ANNOUNCEMENT CORNER
Visiting the booth/store does not guarantee any specific item(s) at the Funko Fun Fest event. Items may sell out by the time you reach the front of the line.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS…
What is Fun Fest?
Funko will be throwing a block party in the heart of Everett, WA! Get ready for the most epic block party of the year! Fun Fest will have a wide variety of entertainment, such as giveaways, a proto raffle every hour, music, games, and much more! To quench your thirst and hunger, there will be local food trucks available at the block party.
Where is Fun Fest?
Celebrate in person at the Funko HQ store! Store location is 2802 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201 USA. There will be free street parking as well as paid parking lots and garages available to the public.
When is Fun Fest?
The event will take place on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. PST.
Do I need buy a ticket?
You do not need a ticket! Fun Fest is a free event for the public to enjoy.
Is there a map?
Yes! A map will be passed out during the event.
Is Fun Fest for all ages?
Yes! Fun Fest is fun for all ages. Fun Fest will have a wide variety of entertainment, such as giveaways, music, games, a proto raffle every hour, Kids’ Korner, and much more!
Can I leave Fun Fest then come back in?
Yes! Guests can leave and come back in, no hand stamp or badge check needed.
How do exclusives work?
A limited amount of wristbands with time slots will be distributed on Wetmore Ave, next to the Village Theater at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug, 26th.
Once you have your wristband you are free to roam and enjoy Fun Fest until your assigned session time. When it is time for your session, line up outside the “Exclusive Drop Zone” next door to Wells Fargo (across the street from the Funko Store). Each customer is allowed one of each available exclusive. All wristbands are first-come, first-served. Camping overnight is not permitted. Guests can begin lining up at the Ticketing Booth at 5:00 a.m.
Can I stay overnight?
All wristbands are first-come, first-served. Camping overnight is not permitted. Guests can begin lining up at 5:00 a.m.
Will the Funko store be open?
Yes! The Funko store will be open with its usual Saturday hours of 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Will there be food?
Yes! While you explore the fun games and entertainment of Fun Fest, food trucks will be there to serve a variety of food options.
How can I stay hydrated during Fun Fest?
All food trucks will have soft drink options and water. We will also be providing a water station to stay hydrated.
Will there be an ATM?
There is a Wells Fargo ATM on-site for public use.
Will there be restrooms?
Yes! Restrooms will be provided.
Can I go into the store even if I’m not buying exclusives?
Yes, there will be a separate line from the exclusives line to get into the store.
Will there be a standby line if all wristbands have been given out?
No, there will not be a standby line.
Is there an age limit for who can get a wristband to buy exclusives?
There is no age limit for who can get a wristband to buy exclusives.
How many of each exclusive can I buy?
Attendees with wristbands cannot purchase more than one of each booth-exclusive item.
August 24, 2023
Downtown Everett, Events in Everett