About us
LinuxFest Northwest (est. 2000), an annual Open Source event co-produced by Bellingham Linux Users Group, Information Technology department at BTC, Cascade STEAM, and Jupiter Broadcasting. LFNW features presentations and exhibits on free and open source topics, as well as Linux distributions & applications, InfoSec, and privacy; something for everyone from the novice to the professional!
Upcoming events
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LFNW 2026 Friday Stroll
Beach Cat Brewery South Paw, 1010 C St Suite 107, Bellingham, WA, USWelcome to LFNW 2026!
Join us on Friday April 24th from 2:30pm-5pm as we take leisurely walk - a stroll if you will - from Beach Cat South Paw (Bellingham) to Zuanich Park and back in time for the Friday Social.
Agenda: Meet at Beach Cat at ~2:30pm and await folks to arrive. Set off for Zuanich Park at 2:45pm. Relax and enjoy the park. Return to Beach Cat for the LFNW 2026 Friday Social at 5pm.
Learn Together. Have Fun. Be Social. (Free!)
Please see the LinuxFest Northwest Website for detailed information regarding schedule, speakers, and Fest highlights, and the LFNW Blog for specific supporting information for LFNW 2026.
LFNW is a collaboration with Cascade STEAM! See the Cascade STEAM Meetup Page for more local STEAM events.
About LinuxFest Northwest:
LinuxFest Northwest is an annual Open Source event co-produced by Bellingham Linux Users Group, Information Technology department at BTC, Cascade STEAM, and Jupiter Broadcasting established in 2000. LFNW features presentations and exhibits on free and open source topics, as well as Linux distributions & applications, InfoSec, and privacy; something for everyone from the novice to the professional!
5 attendeesLFNW 2026 Friday Social
Beach Cat Brewery South Paw, 1010 C St Suite 107, Bellingham, WA, USWelcome to LFNW 2026!
Following the Friday Stroll, we continue LFNW 2026 with the Friday Social on April 24th from 5pm-10pm at Beach Cat Brewery's South Paw location in Bellingham.
Learn Together. Have Fun. Be Social. (Free!)
No host. Full Dinner Menu Available via Food Trucks onsite.
Please see the LinuxFest Northwest Website for detailed information regarding schedule, speakers, and Fest highlights, and the LFNW Blog for specific supporting information for LFNW 2026.
LFNW is a collaboration with Cascade STEAM! See the Cascade STEAM Meetup Page for more local STEAM events.
About LinuxFest Northwest:
LinuxFest Northwest is an annual Open Source event co-produced by Bellingham Linux Users Group, Information Technology department at BTC, Cascade STEAM, and Jupiter Broadcasting established in 2000. LFNW features presentations and exhibits on free and open source topics, as well as Linux distributions & applications, InfoSec, and privacy; something for everyone from the novice to the professional!
9 attendeesLFNW 2026 Saturday Breakfast
Grouchy's Diner, 2400 Meridian St #1, Bellingham, WA, USWelcome to LFNW 2026!
Our day kicks off with the Saturday Breakfast on April 25th from 7:00am to 9:00am at Grouchy's Diner (formerly Diamond Jim's Grill). Prepare for the day of shared learning and socializing with a full stomach!
Learn Together. Have Fun. Be Social. (Free!)
No host. Full Menu Available.
Please see the LinuxFest Northwest Website for detailed information regarding schedule, speakers, and Fest highlights, and the LFNW Blog for specific supporting information for LFNW 2026.
LFNW is a collaboration with Cascade STEAM! See the Cascade STEAM Meetup Page for more local STEAM events.
About LinuxFest Northwest:
LinuxFest Northwest is an annual Open Source event co-produced by Bellingham Linux Users Group, Information Technology department at BTC, Cascade STEAM, and Jupiter Broadcasting established in 2000. LFNW features presentations and exhibits on free and open source topics, as well as Linux distributions & applications, InfoSec, and privacy; something for everyone from the novice to the professional!
4 attendeesLFNW 2026 Saturday Educational Sessions and Expo Hall
Bellingham Technical College, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA, USWelcome to LFNW 2026!
Join us for presentations, discussions, and socializing inspired by Open Source Hardware and Software. Free!
Saturday Educational Sessions and Expo Hall are hosted at Bellingham Technical College on April 25th from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Note: There is no formal registration process for the LFNW 2026 Educational Sessions and Expo Hall components. This Meetup Event is provided only to help raise awareness and provide calendaring for attendees. All Educational Sessions are limited to room capacity and are "first come, first served". All social events DO have an RSVP process provided by Meetup. Please RSVP for all events that you want to attend!
Please see the LinuxFest Northwest Website for detailed information regarding schedule, speakers, and Fest highlights, and the LFNW Blog for specific supporting information for LFNW 2026.
LFNW is a collaboration with Cascade STEAM! See the Cascade STEAM Meetup Page for more local STEAM events.
About LinuxFest Northwest:
LinuxFest Northwest is an annual Open Source event co-produced by Bellingham Linux Users Group, Information Technology department at BTC, Cascade STEAM, and Jupiter Broadcasting established in 2000. LFNW features presentations and exhibits on free and open source topics, as well as Linux distributions & applications, InfoSec, and privacy; something for everyone from the novice to the professional!
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Past events
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