U District Street Fair

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

Expect the unexpected! We’re back at it for the FINAL day of the U District Street Fair 🙌 and 55 years of bringing Seattle together!

🎨 300+ artists, makers, and food vendors are waiting for you on the Ave, PLUS one last day of live music on the Neptune Main Stage presented by Thumbtack. Don’t let this one slip by!

Meet us on The Ave (University Way NE) | 🕚 11am -6pm

And if you see one of our sponsors or partners out in the neighborhood, please join us in thanking them for helping make this year’s Street Fair such a memorable experience!

Thank you!
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05/16/2026

If you love this year’s poster design as much as we do, give a thumbs up to our 2026 artist Jordan Mason! 🙌

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Thank you for your incredible artwork, Jordan, and for helping us celebrate 55 years in style!

05/15/2026

The 🔱 Neptune Main Stage presented by Thumbtack drops this weekend at the !

🎸Head to the outdoor stage on The Ave at NE 41st for two days of live music — indie rock, alternative, country, and homegrown Seattle sounds. 🎶

Saturday, May 16 | 11am - 7pm (stage ends at 8pm)
Sunday, May 17 | 11am- 6pm

Find the lineup at udistrictstreetfair.org | Huge thanks to the team at Neptune Theatre for collaborating with The U District Partnership to produce this incredible lineup!

SATURDAY, MAY 16
The Scrunchies⭐️ Stephanie Anne Johnson ⭐️ Lenin Boy ⭐️ Seaside Tryst⭐️ Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom ⭐️ Alex Vile ⭐️ Small Paul ⭐️ Luke Borchelt ⭐️ RUB

SUNDAY, MAY 17
The Bed Heads⭐️ COASTER ⭐️Bexley ⭐️ Waves Crashing⭐️ Good Times Roll: A Tribute to The Cars⭐️ Little Lies

05/15/2026

✌️ One day ‘til the ! More incredible artists and makers are heading to the Ave—and they’re bringing their best work.

🗺️ Check out the Event Map at udistrictstreetfair.org to plan out your weekend!

𝟱𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗨 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿
Saturday, May 16 | 11am – 7pm
Sunday, May 17 | 11am – 6pm

Can’t wait to see you on The Ave! ☀️

05/09/2026

🖼️ You never know what you’ll find at the ! Explore pottery, fine art, artisan foods, and one-of-a-kind finds and meet amazing makers and artists next weekend —📍May 16 & 17 on the Ave! 🏺🧶

Scroll the lineup of participating artists and makers now at udistrictstreetfair.org

05/07/2026

The 55th U District Street Fair returns on May 16 & 17! Hear from people in the U District neighbors who have experienced and participated in this historic event over the years — originally founded by Andy Shiga in 1970.

Learn more about the U District Street Fair at udistrictstreetfair.org

04/30/2026

Something totally new is coming to this year’s U District Street Fair! 🎶

We’re thrilled to announce the 🔱 Neptune Main Stage presented by !

Huge thanks to the legendary Neptune Theatre for partnering to bring an incredible lineup of artists!

📍 The Ave @ NE 41st St
🗓️ May 16 & 17 | Free & open to all

Swipe to check out the full lineup! →

02/20/2026

✨ Introducing our 2026 Street Fair Poster Artist! ✨

We're thrilled to announce Jordan Mason as the winner of the 2026 U District Street Fair Poster Design Contest!

Since 1970, the U District Street Fair poster has been more than just event promotion—it's a cherished piece of Seattle history, reflecting the curiosity and creativity of our community through the decades. After a brief pause during the pandemic, we brought back this beloved tradition! A huge thank you to all of the artists who submitted designs for consideration.

Jordan's stunning design features hand-carved iconography that beautifully captures the unique experiences and vibrant energy of the U District Street Fair. Since relocating to downtown Seattle in 2018, Jordan has been inspired by long walks through our city's neighborhoods—and now she's capturing the heart of the U District for its 55th celebration!

When she's not creating art, you'll find Jordan exploring Seattle with her husband and cats. Now her work invites all of us to explore the U District Street Fair on May 16-17, 2026!

🎪 And if you're interested in being a vendor—space is filling up fast! Apply now to join us at udistrictstreetfair.org

11/05/2025

As the 55th celebration of the U District Street Fair approaches, we’re bringing back a time-honored tradition—the poster design contest! 🎉

The U District Partnership is looking for an artist to create the visual identity that will welcome thousands to the Ave on May 16-17, 2026. The poster design won’t just promote an event, it will become a cherished piece of U District history!

🤹 Over the decades, the U District Street Fair poster contest has offered a chance for a local artist and graphic designer to be showcased. Interested designers should review the information on the U District Street Fair Poster Design Contest information page (🔗 linked in our bio and available at udistrictstreetfair.org) for details and instructions on how to ‼️ submit their design for consideration by Monday, December 1, 2025.

05/21/2025

That’s a wrap on the 54th ! What an incredible weekend!

Thank you to all of the incredible artists, makers, and food vendors, to our nonprofit partners, the amazing performers, volunteers, attendees from Seattle and beyond, and to our local U District community!

And a huge thank you to our generous 2025 U District Street Fair sponsors and partners who helped make this year’s event possible! Thank you: 🎈 🎈 🎈 🎈 🎈 🎈 🎈 🎈and to the team at

Save the date for the next Street Fair — May 16-17, 2026 — we hope to see you all back on the Ave next year!
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