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

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 featured 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. 

Vendor applications for the 2026 event are now live! Learn more about applying to be a vendor here.

HUNDREDS OF ARTISTS, VENDORS AND SMALL BUSINESSES

The U District Street Fair expanded to include more vendors, stretching the event from Campus Parkway to NE 50th Street. Attendees were invited to explore arts and craft, vintage goods, delicious eats, and so much more from hundreds of vendors. Local U District small businesses also got in on the fun, activating the Ave with outdoor vending of art, clothing, and more! 

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OVER 50 FOOD TRUCKS, BOOTHS & PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES

Delicious food booths along with participating local restaurants served 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 came life with performers and artists on the Main Stage and throughout the festival. 

2025 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.