U-District Street Fair

The Quick and Easy

What: 40th Annual University District StreetFair
Who: 50,000 visitors, 400 craft and food booths, various entertainers
When: May 17 & 18, 2008
Where: University Way NE, in the heart of the U-District
Why: kick-off Seattle’s festival season by supporting the community and having fun!

Press Release
For 39 years the University District StreetFair has been the kick-off event for the festival season in the Seattle region. Attracting more than 50,000 people and nearly 400 craft and food booths to the District, the StreetFair is an energetic and exciting celebration of arts and crafts, community, music, and food. You'll find a whirl of color, craft, creativity and downright craziness! Join the thousands of people who attend. There will be three great music stages, a special children's area with age appropriate events, a special dog arena, a 24' rock climbing wall and ropes course and a wonderful medley of street performers. The unique local and regional arts & crafts and an array of international food will delight you.

The StreetFair is a free event, located in the heart of the University District on University Way NE, and is produced by the Greater University Chamber of Commerce.