Join Us May 16 & 17 For the 55th U District Street Fair!

Saturday, May 16 | 11am – 7pm

Sunday, May 17 | 11am – 6pm

The annual U District Street Fair kicks 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 features free live music and performances, and over 50 food trucks and booths. This Seattle tradition regularly attracts over 90,000 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 expands to include more vendors, spanning 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. Local U District small businesses are also getting in on the fun, activating the Ave with outdoor vending of art, clothing, and more! 

VIEW ARTISTS & MAKERS

Event Map

OVER 50 FOOD TRUCKS, BOOTHS & PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES

Delicious food booths along with participating local restaurants serve 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 VENDORS

LIVE MUSIC ON THE NEPTUNE MAIN STAGE

Two days of incredible live music outdoors on the Neptune Main Stage presented by Thumbtack. Head to University Way and NE 41st for indie rock, alternative, and homegrown Seattle sounds — plus performers and artists throughout the festival.

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 2026, this Seattle tradition is celebrating its 55th 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 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

2026 U District Street Fair art by Jordan Mason