Bite of Seattle facts for kids
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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 25-27, 2025 |
| Attendance | 400,000 |
The Bite of Seattle is a super fun yearly 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 on one weekend in July. It's known as one of Seattle's biggest food parties, with more than 200 different food and drink sellers!
History of The Bite
The Bite of Seattle started way back in July 1982. A person named Alan Silverman created the festival. The very first event was held at Green Lake Park. Organizers thought about 25,000 people would come. But guess what? Twenty-five restaurants joined, and 75,000 people actually showed up!
By 2006, the festival had grown a lot. There were 60 restaurants and food sellers. Over 425,000 visitors came to enjoy the food and fun. In most years, about 400,000 people visited the festival. This usually happened over three days, with more than 60 restaurants taking part.
The Bite of Seattle did not happen in 2020 and 2021. This was because of the worldwide health situation. In 2023, a company called CHEQ helped bring the festival back. Some visitors in 2023 had trouble using the payment app.
What to Do at The Bite
The Bite of Seattle has many cool things to see and do. You can try small samples of food from local restaurants. There are also fun cooking competitions and eating contests. You can discover new foods and different food sellers. The festival also has shops, traveling shows, and activities just for kids. Local chefs even show off their cooking skills!
Besides food, there's lots of entertainment. You can enjoy live music and stage performances. There's often a free movie night too. For adults, there are places to taste craft beer and cider.
The Bite of Seattle features over 80 live bands. Most of these are local artists from the area. They usually play on one of three main stages. These stages are the Fountain Lawn Stage, the Mural Stage, or the Fisher Green Stage.
