Tony Hawk shredded your face off at the new Jefferson Park skate park.

Kirkland went to the dogs.

Kirkland went to the dogs.

Some people, understandably, got really stoned at Hempfest 2012.

On perhaps the hottest weekend of the summer, Seafair culminated in three days of airshows, hydroplane racing, and boat-parties. Seattlites took to the water and shores of Lake Washington to watch the events, and in many cases to escape the heat as well.

On perhaps the hottest weekend of the summer, Seafair culminated in three days of airshows, hydroplane racing, and boat-parties. Seattlites took to the water and shores of Lake Washington to watch the events, and in many cases to escape the heat as well.

Dog-lovers young and old gathered to celebrate the often misunderstood pit bull breed. Held at Riverdog Canine Coaching in Issaquah, the event aimed to alleviate negative stigmas typically associated with pit bulls. See the full pit bull parade slideshow here.

The Seafair Pirates sailed through downtown Seattle along 4th Avenue surprisin’, delightin’, frightenin’, and entertainin’ the thousands o’ landlubbers that lined its shores durin’ the Seafair Torchlight Parade.

Everyone’s favorite Trinidadian-American Nicki Minaj hit the Paramount Theatre. Pink wigs and bubblegum pop reigned supreme.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway for the Dirty Dash, a three mile obstacle course covered in soil, mud and water. The race is held in various locations throughout the United States and a portion of the proceeds are often donated to local charity organizations.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway for the Dirty Dash, a three mile obstacle course covered in soil, mud and water. The race is held in various locations throughout the United States and a portion of the proceeds are often donated to local charity organizations.

KISS showed Seattle that rock ‘n’ roll can be a family event.

KISS showed Seattle that rock ‘n’ roll can be a family event.

Hempfest came and went, but not before a lot of people got stoned. Here are some 420 tokes of Seattle Hempfest.

Hempfest came and went, but not before a lot of people got stoned. Here are some 420 tokes of Seattle Hempfest.

Organizers call the Dead Baby Downhill the greatest party known to humankind. We just think the name is cute. Bikers started in Upper Queen Anne and ended up in Georgetown, where bikes, bands and beer were taken in by all. No babies were harmed, that we know of. Photos by Stephen Giang

Organizers call the Dead Baby Downhill the greatest party known to humankind. We just think the name is cute. Bikers started in Upper Queen Anne and ended up in Georgetown, where bikes, bands and beer were taken in by all. No babies were harmed, that we know of. Photos by Stephen Giang

For our Food Porn section, we checked out Chan’s Korean on the market.

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and company weaved the dreams of adoring children of the 70s at theA Tacoma Dome. Opening was Cheap Trick.

Organizers call the Dead Baby Downhill the greatest party known to humankind. We just think the name is cute. Bikers started in Upper Queen Anne and ended up in Georgetown, where bikes, bands and beer were taken in by all. No babies were harmed, that we know of. Photos by Stephen Giang

Things got messy at the Seattle Tomato Battle.

Things got messy at the Seattle Tomato Battle.

People came out to strut their tats at the 2012 Seattle Tattoo Expo.

People came out to strut their tats at the 2012 Seattle Tattoo Expo.

People came out to strut their tats at the 2012 Seattle Tattoo Expo.

Some people, understandably, got really stoned at Hempfest 2012.

Some people, understandably, got really stoned at Hempfest 2012.