
What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- LFNW 2025 Saturday Educational Sessions and Expo HallBellingham Technical College, Bellingham, WA
Welcome to LFNW 2025!
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 26th from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Note: There is no formal registration process for the LFNW 2025 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 2025, including:
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!
- LFNW 2025 Saturday Dinner PartyBrandywine Kitchen, Bellingham, WA
Welcome to LFNW 2025!
Following the Saturday Educational Sessions, we continue LFNW 2025 with the Saturday Dinner Party on April 26th from 5:30pm-8pm at Brandywine Kitchen with 21+ overflow at the Great Northern Bottle Shop & Lounge (next door and our After Party location).
Learn Together. Have Fun. Be Social. (Free!)
No host. Full Dinner 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 2025, including:
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!
- LFNW 2025 Saturday After PartyThe Great Northern Bottle Shop & Lounge., Bellingham, WA
Welcome to LFNW 2025!
Following the Saturday Dinner Party, we continue LFNW 2025 with the Saturday After Party on April 27th from 8pm-midnight at the Great Northern Bottle Shop & Lounge (next door to Brandywine Kitchen, our Saturday Dinner Party location).
NOTE: NOT All Ages. 21+ only.
Learn Together. Have Fun. Be Social. (Free!)
No host. Light Appetizers provided.
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 2025, including:
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!
- LFNW 2025 Sunday BreakfastDiamond Jim's Restaurant, Bellingham , WA
Welcome to LFNW 2025!
Our day kicks off with the Sunday Breakfast on April 27th from 7:00am to 9:00am at 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 2025, including:
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!