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BITE OF SEATTLE RETURNS FOR 41st ANNIVERSARY

Iconic Food Festival Arrives at Seattle Center July 24-26, 2026 

Free Admission

For over 40 years, The Bite has proudly served as the gathering place for local and regional businesses to foster community connections and celebrate the Pacific Northwest’s food scene. Under new management by FoodieLand, and in partnership with Seattle Center, The Bite promises an impressive lineup of 300+ food vendors, retail pop-ups, craft beer and wine tastings, and 50+ musical artists.

Moving forward, attendees can expect an expanded selection of vendors and the continued return of in-person cash and card payments—no app to download or digital-only platform. The Bite is intent on enhancing the attendee experience, with a movie night on Friday, as well as exciting games and live musical performances.

FoodieLand is committed to providing a seamless experience and maintaining The Bite’s reputation as a long-standing community tradition for vendors and attendees alike. As always, admission is free – We invite everyone to join us in exploring and taking a “bite” out of the best Seattle has to offer!

The Bite Cooks!

‘The Bite Cooks!’ is a long standing tradition at the Bite of Seattle, giving back to the community through educational cooking demos and cooking competitions. Attendees can look forward to a star-studded lineup of esteemed local chefs, each dishing out their own best-kept culinary secrets.

About The Bite

The Bite of Seattle is the city’s annual food festival, celebrating 40 years of community, culture, and cuisine this year. The event, hosted at the Seattle Center, features over 300+ vendors, beer and wine gardens, cider tastings, local artisans, and over 65+ musical performers. Locals, tourists, and people from all walks of life come out for three days of festivities featuring the best of Seattle’s culinary creations, entertainment, live cooking demonstrations, activities for kids, and much more.

About FoodieLand

FoodieLand’s mission has always been about community and fostering connection through cuisine. Acquiring the Bite in 2023, FoodieLand extended its West Coast flair to the PNW, bringing over 16 annual events across the country. Its first year revitalized the annual city tradition, bringing in over 355,000 attendees across the 3-day festival.

Bite of Seattle

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