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July 25β27, 2025
π Seattle Center, Lower Queen Anne
Seattleβs biggest summer food festival! Over 300 food and retail vendors take over Seattle Center with live cooking demos, beer and wine gardens, and 65 bands across multiple stages.
π΅ Itβs fun, free, and packed with flavor β Friday is usually the least crowded!
π Come hungry, leave happy!
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July 25β27, 2025
π Bellevue Square & Compass Plaza
One of the largest art fairs in the region, featuring 360+ artists and 20+ food vendors. Enjoy hands-on art activities, evening concerts (ticketed), and a vibrant street fair atmosphere in downtown Bellevue.
ποΈ Art-making is free β perfect for families and creative souls.
πΆ Come for the crafts, stay for the live music!
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July 25β27, 2025
π Liberty Park & Cedar River Park, Renton
A laid-back summer festival with food trucks, a beer and wine garden, live entertainment, chalk art, drone show, and a fun parade. Donβt miss the adorable rubber duck derby on Sunday at 3:30 PM!
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family-friendly with lots to do for all ages.
π¦ Yes, there are literal racing ducks.
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July 26, 2025 (7:30β10:30 PM)
π Alaskan Way, Seattle Waterfront
One of Seattleβs most iconic summer traditions! Watch as colorful illuminated floats, high-energy drill teams, and even pirate ships march down Alaskan Way. The whole waterfront comes alive with lights, music, and cheering crowds.
πΊ The parade starts at Broad Street and heads south to Yesler Way β come early to grab a good spot!
πΊ Canβt make it in person? Itβs broadcast live on KIRO 7.
π Seating is free along the street, but reserved grandstand tickets are available if you want guaranteed views.
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July 26 β August 17, 2025 (Weekends only)
π Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, Snohomish
Step back in time and mingle with medieval knights, jesters, queens, and peasants at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire! Enjoy live entertainment, artisan crafts, delicious food, and even alehouses for adults.
π° Great for families, friend groups, and fantasy fans alike.
π Evening events run until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
π« No pets allowed β but costumes highly encouraged!
