Burien UFO Festival

09/23/2025

A very late post announcing the 2025 BFF BUFO Edition winners:
1st: "Before the Sky Took Him" dir. by David Over
2nd: "Farming" dir. by Gary McGrew
3rd: "Dealing with Time" dir. by Byron J. Donaldson
Honorable Mention: "Ambaum" dir. by Trey Baskett

Thank you to all of the filmmakers who entered films!! See you next year.

08/22/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out for BUFO 2025. It was a blast!!

08/21/2025

I'm sorry for the delay in posting. I think that I've finally recovered from the awsomeness of BUFO 2025.

I want to thank ALL of the volunteers who made this year's BUFO a success! You are the heart and soul of the event. I hope that together we will continue making BUFO better and better. Until next year...

THANK YOU!!
Shelli Park - Festival Director

08/15/2025

In addition to the out-of-this-world music, art, costumes and kids fun, we will be screening the Burien Film Festival - BUFO Edition films at the Tin Room Bar & Theater The run time is 45 minutes.

Three screenings:
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM

Poster from festivel winning film Before the Sky Took Him, dir. by David Over

08/11/2025

Prepare to be dazzled at the UFO Festival by the feats of Amy Funbuttons and her aerial performance.

Only 6 more days! Are you ready?

To find out more about Amy and her breathtaking performance style, click here: https://www.amyfunbuttons.com/

08/08/2025

Not only can you come to the most out of this world event on August 16th, but you can help out your community as well. It's the start of the school year, and you can help by donating supplies to the highline schools foundation. Either bring them to the event and drop them in the collection barrel, or donate online. Find details here: https://highlineschoolsfoundation.org/school-supplies/

08/06/2025

Hello!! We are over a week away from BUFO! We are looking for a few more VOLUNTEERS to help make the festival the BEST!!

There are multiple shifts, so if you want to help, but also want to have fun, you can choose a two hour shift, or many shifts. Anything helps!

Send us a message and we'll connect you with our volunteer coordinator.

08/01/2025

Don't be alarmed but...

A team of researchers has presented the wild theory that an interstellar object might be hostile "alien technology" that could reach Earth in fall 2025. The findings were reported by the New York Post, which wrote that the "inflammatory paper" was published on July 16 on the preprint server arXiv. ....

07/30/2025

We can't wait to see what otherworldly fashions you bring to BUFO this year for the costume contest! For those who might need some inspiration, do you have any ideas you're willing to share?

07/15/2025

Get ready to have your mind expanded — we’re excited to welcome visionary artist Joseph Brooks to this year’s Burien UFO Festival! 👽

Known for his vibrant, surreal, and often otherworldly work, Joseph’s art explores themes of energy, consciousness, and the unknown, making his booth a must-visit stop for anyone who loves aliens and imagination.

Come meet the artist, explore his creations, and maybe find something that speaks to the other side of reality.

Preview his work at josephbrooksart.com and follow along at

07/10/2025

Meet the Author at Burien UFO Festival!
August 16 | Olde Burien
We’re thrilled to welcome sci-fi author Aaron Ryan to this year’s Burien UFO Festival! If you're a fan of thrilling alien encounters, deep space conspiracies, and post-apocalyptic action, you're going to want to stop by his booth.
Aaron is the mind behind The Dissonance Trilogy, an intergalactic saga packed with suspense, mystery, and otherworldly intrigue. His books are a must-read for any UFO enthusiast, sci-fi lover, or festival-goer looking for their next favorite read.
Come meet Aaron, grab a signed copy, and dive into a universe of secrets that might be closer to home than you think.
Follow him ahead of time at and explore more at authoraaronryan.com.
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07/01/2025

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