Northwest Folklife Festival
ActiveWhen
Annually — Memorial Day weekend
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Annual — Memorial Day weekend (late May); 2025 dates TBA
Paid
Booth & Vendor Info
1-day: $150/day; 2-day: $300 total; vendor application via Northwest Folklife website
Folk art, artisan crafts, cultural food vendors, musicians. Cultural heritage festival with 100+ performance groups.
Seattle Center parking lots and garages; recommended to use transit (Link Light Rail at Seattle Center)
Vendor load-in times communicated by festival organizers
Yes — Washington State business license; King County Health permits for prepared food
Key Notes
Massive annual cultural festival at Seattle Center over Memorial Day weekend. One of the largest folklife festivals in the US — draws 250,000+ visitors. Premium pricing at $150/day or $300 for weekend. Highly competitive application process.
Website
www.nwfolklife.orgApply / Vendor Application
Apply NowContact
info@nwfolklife.org
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