THE U DISTRICT STREET FAIR RETURNS MAY 17-18!

Saturday, May 17 | 11am – 7pm
Sunday, May 18 | 11am – 6pm

The U District Street Fair returns for its 54th year during the weekend of May 17-18, 2025 kicking-off Seattle’s summer event season with a 15 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 50 food trucks and booths. This Seattle tradition regularly attracts nearly 100,000 visitors and 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 U District Street Fair has expanded to include more vendors, stretching the event from Campus Parkway to NE 50th Street. Attendees are invited to explore arts and craft, vintage goods, delicious eats, and so much more from hundreds of vendors. Also, select U District small businesses will be activating the Ave with outdoor vending of art, vintage clothing, and more! 

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OVER 50 FOOD TRUCKS, BOOTHS & PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES

New this year is the Street Fair Food Truck Park located just north of Campus Parkway on the Ave. Delicious food booths along with participating local restaurants will also 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!

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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 2025 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 2025, this Seattle tradition is celebrating its 54th 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

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Thank you to our 2025 Event Sponsors and Partners!

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

Produced by Bold Hat Productions.