U District Street Fair
About this event
The U District Street Fair is an artisan market in Seattle, Washington, at University Way NE (The Ave). The 2026 event takes place May 16–17, 2026. Seattle's kickoff summer street fair stretches fifteen blocks along The Ave with hundreds of artists, vintage vendors, and more than fifty food trucks and booths. Free live music on the Neptune Main Stage draws roughly 90,000 visitors each May.
Annual, third weekend of May
Location & directions
University Way NE (The Ave), Seattle, WA 98105
Frequently asked questions
When is U District Street Fair 2026?
U District Street Fair takes place May 16–17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Annual, third weekend of May
Where is U District Street Fair held?
U District Street Fair is held in Seattle, Washington, at University Way NE (The Ave), Seattle, WA 98105.
What is U District Street Fair?
Seattle's kickoff summer street fair stretches fifteen blocks along The Ave with hundreds of artists, vintage vendors, and more than fifty food trucks and booths.
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