Seafair Weekend

FESTIVAL

FRI-SUN, AUGUST 1ST-3RD, 2025 FROM 8:30AM TO 6PM

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About The Event
Event Schedule
Food & Drinks
Maps, Parking, & Accessibility
FAQs

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About The Event

Seafair Weekend Festival is Seattle’s premier boating event, air show, and festival all rolled into one.

It features live music, delicious food and beverage options, and various family-friendly activities. Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, Seafair Weekend promises to deliver an incredible experience that captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.

Known and loved as an unofficial Puget Sound holiday, this is the most anticipated event of the summer! Join in the fun and create memories that will last a lifetime!

General Admission on Friday, August 1st is FREE courtesy of Windermere.

How To Watch Seafair Weekend Festival on TV

Broadcast live on August 3rd from at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on KONG TV.

Dive Into Seafair Weekend

Learn more about what’s going on all weekend long!

Boeing Seafair Air Show

Apollo Mechanical Cup Hydroplane Races

Dick’s Drive-In Classic Car Show

Entertainment Stage

Event Schedule

Testing & Quals
Vintage Hydroplanes
Grand Prix 1A
Grand Prix 1B
Grand Prix 1C

Testing & Quals
Grand Prix 2A
Grand Prix 2B
Grand Prix 2C
J Hydros 2
H1 1A
H1 1B
Grand Prix 3A
Grand Prix 3B
Grand Prix 3C
H1 2A
H1 2B

Testing & Quals
Opening Ceremonies
J Hydros 3
H1 3A
H1 3B
J Hydros Final
Grand Prix Final
H1 Final
Award Ceremony & Contingency Heats

U.S. Army Silver Wings Parachute
U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demo
PBY-5A Catalina
Torrey Ward’s Microjet
U.S. Marine Corps F35B
U.S. Air Force F-16 with Heritage Flight P-51 Mustang
U.S. Army Helocast
U.S. Air Force C-17 Demo
Melissa Dawn Burns Aerial Acrobatics
U.S. Navy Blue Angels

U.S. Army Silver Wings Parachute
PBY-5A Catalina
Torrey Ward’s Microjet
U.S. Marine Corps F35B
U.S. Air Force F-16 with Heritage Flight P-51 Mustang
U.S. Army Helocast
U.S. Air Force C-17 Demo
U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demo
Melissa Dawn Burns Aerial Acrobatics
U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Opening Ceremonies
King County Helo Flag Presentation
National Anthem Singer
U.S. Army Silver Wings Parachute
PBY-5A Catalina
Torrey Ward’s Microjet
U.S. Marine Corps F35B
U.S. Air Force F-16 with Heritage Flight P-51 Mustang
U.S. Army Helocast
U.S. Air Force C-17 Demo
Melissa Dawn Burns Aerial Acrobatics
Boeing Fly-By
U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Enjoy Seafair Weekend’s best entertainment lineup of live music, military drill performances, and more.

More About Seafair Weekend Festival Entertainment Stage

Exact times will be announced later this summer as the schedule is finalized.

One Epic Weekend.
5 Unique Premium Experiences!

Pit Passes

The Deck

Grandstands

Captain’s Club

Log Boom

Get Up Close With The Blue Angels

Located off-site at the King County International Airport

Blue Angels Walk Down

Brunch & The Blues

Food & Drinks

Seafair hosts a vibrant and eclectic food selection that celebrates the city’s rich gastronomic heritage. As attendees wander through Genesee Park they are greeted with an array of tantalizing food options representing a fusion of global cuisines. From the iconic flavors of the Pacific Northwest to international delicacies, there’s something to satisfy every palate.

Fair Favorites

Pretzels
Burgers
Fries
Hot Dogs

Local Vendors

Vendor line-up coming soon!

International Cuisine

Asian
Mexican
Indian

Yummy Treats

Ice-Cream
Funnel Cake
Shaved Ice

Seafair Weekend Beer Gardens have a delightfully curated beverage lineup and entertainment schedule.

More About Seafair Weekend Festival Beer Gardens

Maps, Parking, & Accessibility

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Parking & Transportation

The ADA parking lot is located on 43rd and Genesee. This is first-come-first-serve. The lot fills up quickly, please come early for a spot.

Fans are invited to get to the park using public transportation, including Metro and Link Light Rail, as well as ride-share and bicycle options. Guests arriving via Link Light Rail can get off at the Columbia City station and take advantage of our free round-trip shuttle service from the station to the park Friday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

More information coming soon. Sign up for notifications.

Accessibility & ADA

Our complimentary shuttle stops at the ADA parking lot on 43rd and Genesee, Main Gate, 43rd & Lake Washington Boulevard, and then Captains Club.

Seating Options for the Hydroplane Races & Boeing Airshow:

Captains Club is a great seating option for all-day access that includes food and drink and a shaded area.
Grandstand Reserved Seats provide a spectacular lake front view of all the action. Get off the Seafair Shuttle at the Lake Washington Blvd. and make your way toward the pit entrance.
Open Seating is Available Near South Turn Beach, first come – first serve.

Event FAQs

No. General Admission at the gate is free, but Premium Experience access (Grandstands, The Deck, Hydroplane Pits, Captain’s Club) and parking are charged at the regular rate.

There are 3 ways to enter Seafair Weekend Festival at Genesee Park:

The main entrance is located at Genesee Park & Playfield at the corner of 43rd Ave S & S Genesee St.

The North Entrance is located at Lake Washington Blvd S and Lake Park Dr S.

The South Entrance is located at 49th Ave S and Lake Washington Blvd S.

Military Discounts are offered on General Gate Admission Charges by presenting a valid Military ID on the day of event.

General Gate Admission is waived for active Military and discounted 50% for spouse / family / retired with proper ID presented at the gate for admission.

*Please note, due to the limited number of seats, Military discounts are not available for our premium experiences (Captain’s Club, Grandstand Seating, The Deck, etc.).

Visit our Volunteer Page where you can learn more about volunteering and how to sign-up.

• All Weapons (including guns, knives, brass knuckles, loose batteries, wires, box cutters)
• Drugs, drug paraphernalia, or any other illegal substances
• Drones and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• Sparklers, fireworks or incendiary materials of any kind
• All Noisemakers (including megaphones, air horns, sirens, whistles)
• Laser Lights and Pointers
• Mace/Pepper spray
• Animals and pets (excluding service animals)
• Footballs, Frisbees, Baseballs and other projectiles
• Helium balloons
• Enclosed or Walled Tents
• Gas or charcoal BBQs
• Smoking or vaping
• Glass Containers
• Alcohol

*Seafair retains the right to prohibit additional items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate.

Yes, all bags will be searched upon entry. Prohibited items found within the park will be disposed of without return.

Strollers and small wagons
Bicycles, skateboards, and other personal transportation items (must be stored at the Event’s Bike Compound)
Personal umbrellas (cannot be inserted into the ground)
Lawn chairs
Sunscreens and canopies (must be removed by 6pm)
Blankets
Coolers
Non-alcoholic beverages (must have the original seal, no glass bottles)
Cameras
Tablets and laptops
Stainless steel or plastic water bottles

*Review the FAQ for each individual event as items may change.

Blue Angels flights are tentatively scheduled for 1530-1640 as of now, however will be confirmed by the FAA in April.

General admission for children under the age of 6 is free. However, premium experience upgrades require a ticket purchase.

Visit our FAQs page for more common questions about Seafair events.

Use of drones is strictly prohibited by law and will be prosecuted. See drone policy.

Ticket Info

General Admission on Friday, August 1st is FREE courtesy of Windermere.

General Admission Tickets Purchases Parking Passes Purchase Hydroplane Pit Passes

Log Boom

The Deck

Grandstands

Captain’s Club

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