Bite of Seattle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bite of Seattle |
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Crowds at the 2008 Bite of Seattle event
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Food festival |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Years active | 1982–2019, 2023– |
| Next event | July 19-21, 2024 |
| Attendance | 400,000 |
The Bite of Seattle is a super fun annual food festival that happens in Seattle, Washington. It takes place at the Seattle Center. People in Seattle often call it "The Bite." This big event happens one weekend every July. It's one of Seattle's largest food parties, with over 200 different food and drink sellers! In 2023, the festival took place from July 21-23.
History of The Bite
The Bite of Seattle started way back in July 1982. A person named Alan Silverman created the festival. It was first held at Green Lake Park. Organizers thought about 25,000 people would come. But guess what? 75,000 people showed up! There were 25 restaurants taking part.
By 2006, the festival had grown a lot. About 60 restaurants and food sellers joined in. Over 425,000 visitors came to enjoy the food. In most years, around 400,000 people visit the festival. This happens over the three days it runs. More than 60 restaurants usually participate.
The Bite of Seattle didn't happen in 2020. It was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, a company called CHEQ helped bring the festival back. It had been two years since the last one. Some visitors had a few problems with the payment app that year.
What Can You Do at The Bite?
The Bite of Seattle offers many exciting things to do. You can try food from local restaurants. There are also fun cooking competitions. Sometimes, there are even eating contests! You can discover new foods and vendors. Many businesses also set up booths. There are special activities just for kids. Local chefs show off their cooking skills too.
Besides food, there's lots of entertainment. You can watch live music performances. There are stage shows to enjoy. Sometimes, there's a free movie night. Adults can also try craft beer and cider. There are special beer gardens for them.
The Bite of Seattle features over 80 live bands. Most of these bands are local artists. They play on three main stages. These stages are the Fountain Lawn Stage, the Mural Stage, and the Fisher Green Stage.
