The Seattle Cheese Festival will return for the fourth year, May 16-18th 2008. As artisanal cheese production grows, so does the festival! Come taste more than 200 cheeses from local and international producers along the cobblestone street of Pike Place Market. The Seattle Cheese Festival is the first of its kind on the West Coast with artisanal cheese at center stage.
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The hardest part is finding parking and the large number of people competing to sample cheeses. Lines can get pretty long.
One highlight of the cheese event is the wine garden. They offer 5 generous tastes for $10.
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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.
