For 38 years, the biggest festival in West Seattle has continued to evolve, starting out as the Sidewalk Sale, then the Street Fair, and now Summer Fest – it’s been a three day celebration in the West Seattle streets and a tradition for many families.

The festival has been a July tradition in West Seattle since 1982, the same year Seattle became the Emerald City. Even prior to the West Seattle bridge being built (but that’s another story…).
After much discussion, the Junction has made the safest decision for the community – to cancel the 2020 Summer Fest – July 10-12th.
We are saddened but hopeful we will rise like a Westside phoenix to bring back Summer Fest stronger than ever July 2021.
In the meantime, we’re developing a plan for a block party-style community gathering that will be announced as soon as we’re confident it’s safe to bring people together. Current events and info from King Co Public Health give us hope for a late August date.

We’ll continue to monitor all health regulations and sincerely hope the Junction merchants can show appreciation of the outpouring of community support by bringing you one day that celebrates all the West Seattle goodness we’ve stored up through this pandemic.

While the vendors at Summer Fest can’t be with you on the streets, they can be with you virtually. Shop the vendors here, thanks for supporting them. We’ll see you in July, 2021.

It’s time to apply to become a vendor or food vendor at the best festival in West Seattle – Summer Fest.

UPDATE! Due to COVID-19 Summer Fest 2021 has been canceled. Your vendor registration and fee will carry over to 2022. The dates of Summer Fest 2022 are July 15th – 17th. 

Our 3-day street festival is presented by the West Seattle Junction Association is a party for the neighborhood and attracts over 30,000 people of all age groups and income levels. In addition to more than 160 vendor booths we also offer a massive kids area, food vendors, a main-stage with beer garden, community stage and south end wooden instrument stage, and sidewalk café seating at all the local restaurants.

Sales have been officially EXTENDED to 8 pm! Summer Fest is the ONLY festival that has three days of vending, that’s over 28 hours! We hope you’ll be able to join us.

2020 Festival dates and sales vending hours:
Friday, July 10 – 10 am-8 pm
Saturday, July 11 – 10 am-8 pm
Sunday, July 12 – 10 am-5 pm

2020 Festival dates and food vending hours:
Friday, July 10 – 10 am-8 pm
Saturday, July 11 – 10 am-8 pm
Sunday, July 12 – 10 am-5 pm

Vendor registration is required to apply to participate in West Seattle Summer Fest. Please complete the SALES VENDOR application or FOOD VENDOR application (WAITLIST AFTER APRIL 15TH) and pay the $35 non-refundable registration/application fee via the PayPal link that will pop upon completion of the form. Booth and other participation fees will be collected when you are accepted to the festival. Submission of an application does not assure you a space in the festival.

To perform at Summer Fest, apply here.

Questions for the Summer Fest manager? Email David westseattlefestival@gmail.com or call 206.935.0904.

Interested in going to the next level? See the SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE.

Known for the historic murals in the Junction, you’ll have an opportunity to see four painted LIVE during Summer Fest. Each of the new murals will be dedicated to the Junction which will be added to the historic mural project.

See Bob Henry as he repaints the historic Seattle Ferries mural behind the Kids Zone on SW Alaska St.

Join Stacey Sterling at the GIANT games on California Ave and SW Oregon.

Create a mural with West Seattle Arts Nest at Junction Plaza Park (42nd and SW Alaska)

Friday: 3pm-7pm
Saturday: 12pm-8pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

See live art in action at the California Main Stage as the Blue Geisha (Summer Fest Main Stage partner) artists create a magnificent piece!

Pie Eating Contest at Summer Fest

A la Mode Pies is sponsoring two pie eating contests, one for kids (5″ pie) and one for adults (9″ pie). Sign up at their West Seattle cafe ; they will pick 10 random contestants for each contest. Go!

A la Mode Pies: 4225 SW Alaska St

The pie eating contests will be held at Summer Fest on the community stage in Junction Plaza Park (42nd Ave SW and SW Alaska).

Saturday, July 13th 3PM ADULTS
Sunday, July 14th 3PM KIDS 8-12yrs

Pre-order your Summer Fest T shirt now for guaranteed coolness (and size). Pick up at the INFO BOOTH during Summer Fest or opt for the T shirt to be mailed.

Orders accepted Thursday, June 20th through Monday, July 10th (12 Noon) Hurry!

$27 (tax included)