THE U DISTRICT STREET FAIR RETURNS MAY 18th & 19th!

Saturday, May 18 | 11am – 7pm
Sunday, May 19 | 11am – 6pm

The U District Street Fair returns for its 53rd year during the weekend of May 18-19, 2024 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 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

This year, the U District Street Fair has expanded to include an additional 50 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 records, vintage clothing and more! Please note vendor registration has closed. For more information about who will be vending, look here.

VIEW 2024 SHOPPING BOOTHS

OVER 60 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!

VIEW 2024 FOOD & DRINK BOOTHS

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 2024 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 2024, this Seattle tradition is celebrating its 53rd 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 2024 Event Sponsors

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

Produced by Bold Hat Productions.