The Bite of Seattle
The Bite of Seattle is a family friendly event put on every year, enjoy food, fun, and entertainment all weekend long. Addmission is free so you have more money for food. “Are you the biggest foodie around… or at least you really enjoy trying different types of food. Well, the Albert Lee Appliance Bite of Seattle is Seattle’s original & largest food and beverage showcase and features 200+ food and specialty vendors; Craft Beer & Cider Tasting, live entertainment stages, watch local chefs perform live demonstrations and mystery ingredient cook-offs at The Bite Cooks! stage, free Bite Movie Night on Friday, July 19th. Beer gardens featuring both local beers and spirits, signature cocktails, and much more!” (BiteofSeattle.com)
Where and When
Friday, July 19, Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, from 11am to 9pm. It is located at the Seattle Center in downtown Seattle, WA.
History
Alan Silverman, created and produced the first Bite of Seattle at Green Lake Park in July, 1982. It was expected that 25,000 people would attend the two-day festival, however a lot more people attended the first Bite. The Bite now attracts over 375,000 people over the three days and hosts over 60 restaurants, plus entertainment, live cooking demonstrations, and many other attractions. In 2019, Alan Silverman, was inducted into the Washington Festival and Events Association Hall of Fame. Proceeds from The Bite of Seattle, benefit Food Lifeline, which helps to end hunger in Western Washington.
They is so much to choose from, there is definitely something for everyone in the family. This is an event you are not going to want to miss!