The Inside Scoop by our Local Expert
With beginnings in Seattle's Golden Potlatch celebrations, Seafair was founded in 1950 to honor Seattle's indigenous people, commemorate its role in the Klondike Gold Rush and uphold its reputation as one of the world's premier boating capitals. Held each summer over an eight-week period, Seafair features more than 75 events, including parades, hydroplane races, athletic contests and air shows and has become a favorite summertime happening in the Pacific Northwest. Book your hotels near Seafair now!