[2] The festival has featured numerous famous acts over the years including Macklemore, Mudhoney, The Presidents of the United States of America, Jack White, Sonic Youth,[1] Lizzo, RL Grime, and Amine.

[5] Although the festival is largely known for its musical performances, the block party also includes free events, such as yoga and a skate competition, located at the Cal Anderson Park.

[1] Beginning to market the festival as an "event", the new owners earned a sponsorship from The Stranger and began to charge $8 per ticket for admission.

[1] In 2012, notable efforts were made by the new owner to rework the event to have less of a negative impact on local businesses revenue through marketing at the festival.

[10] Under Lajeunesse's ownership, he strives to use this event as an opportunity for small, local bands to gain exposure in front of large audiences.

[3] Major sponsors of the block party include AT&T (via their Capitol Hill-based store The Lounge by AT&T), Jones Soda, the ACLU, and The Stranger.

[13] Likewise, residents within and near the party grounds complain of loud noise preventing them from being able to sleep through the late hours of the event.