The U District Street Fair Celebrates 52 years!

The U District Street Fair returns for its 52nd year during the weekend of May 20-21, 2023 kicking-off Seattle’s summer event season with a 10 block-long arts and crafts fair that takes over University Way (a.k.a. “The Ave”). The two-day event will also feature free live music and performances, and over 40 food trucks and booths. This Seattle tradition regularly attracts over 50,000 visitors and now is accessible by link light rail which will transport visitors to the middle of the event at NE 43rd Street.

HUNDREDS OF ARTISTS, VENDORS AND SMALL BUSINESSES

The 2023 lineup has been confirmed with the largest roster of makers and artists the festival has seen in over a decade! Come meet these artists and shop along University Way during the following hours:

Saturday, May 20 | 11am – 7pm
Sunday, May 21 | 11am – 6pm

SHOP

OVER 60 FOOD TRUCKS, BOOTHS & PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES

Delicious food trucks and food booths along with participating local restaurants will be serving up unbeatable eats on their outdoor patios and in their beer gardens just for the U District Street Fair. Explore a world of food and drink options!

FOOD & DRINK

TWO DAYS OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

From Jazz Ensembles and Marching Bands to DJ’s and Taiko Drumming, University Way will come to life with performers and artists on the Main Stage and throughout the festival. Check out the 2023 Entertainment Schedule!

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

A SEATTLE TRADITION, FOUNDED IN 1970

Many of us have been coming to the U District Street Fair since before we can remember. In 2023, this Seattle tradition is celebrating its 52nd year on the Ave! Rooted in the activism of the late 1960s, the U District Street Fair has a unique history. Click below to learn more!

HISTORY

Thank you to our 2023 Event Sponsors

https://www.washington.edu/  

   

The U District Street Fair is brought to you every year by
The U District Partnership


Produced by Bold Hat Productions.