Jul8Thu
Summer Fest Eve
Live music, street performers and outdoor cafés on car-free streets. It’s also Art Walk night.
Camp West: 12–9 pm.
West Seattle Junction · July 9–11, 2027
West Seattle Summer Fest 2027
Summer Fest returns for its 45th year with three days of live music, local food, vendors, a beverage garden and a Kids Zone along California Avenue SW. Camp West is right in the middle of it. Book a table for a sit-down meal between sets.
- July 9–11, 2027
- 45th year
- California Ave SW
- Music until 11 pm Fri & Sat
About Summer Fest
The Junction’s biggest weekend of the year
For three days every July, California Avenue SW closes to traffic and the West Seattle Junction turns into a street festival: stages of local bands, food vendors, local makers, a beverage garden and a Kids Zone.
It is organized by the West Seattle Junction Association. The 2027 lineup hasn’t been announced yet. The festival website stays as it is until late spring 2027, so check back then for the music schedule, vendors and maps.
- DatesFriday July 9 – Sunday July 11, 2027
- HoursFri 1–8 pm · Sat 10 am–8 pm · Sun 10 am–5 pm
- Live musicUntil 11 pm on Friday and Saturday
- WhereCalifornia Ave SW around SW Alaska St, West Seattle Junction
- EveSummer Fest Eve on Thursday, July 8
- Official sitewestseattlesummerfest.com
Festival schedule
Four days on California Avenue
Festival hours, plus Camp West’s usual hours on each day.
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Jul10Sat
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Summer Fest 2027 has wrapped. Watch westseattlesummerfest.com for next year’s dates.
The hours shown for Camp West are its usual hours. Festival weekend is one of the busiest of the year, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Plan your festival day
A Saturday at Summer Fest
One way to spend the longest day of the festival, with a table waiting in the middle of it.
- 10:00 am
The festival opens
Vendors, food and the Kids Zone open along California Avenue.
- 11:00 am
Camp West opensCamp West
Daytime happy hour runs until 5 pm, with $2 off all food.
- Afternoon
Music and the beverage garden
Local bands play through the afternoon on the festival stages.
- 8:00 pm
Dinner as the stalls closeCamp West
Evening happy hour starts at 8, with $2 off all food until close. Book ahead for festival weekend.
- 11:00 pm
Last songsCamp West
Live music runs until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday, and Camp West is open until 11 too.
Know before you go
Getting there, kids and last year’s fest
Getting there
California Avenue is closed to traffic during the festival, so most people walk, bike or take the bus. On busy days the Water Taxi from downtown Seattle, with its connecting shuttle, is another option. If you’re driving, see our parking guide for the Junction.
Bringing kids?
Camp West is 21 and over at all times, including during Summer Fest. If you’re there with children, the festival’s Kids Zone is where you’ll spend most of the day. Come back to Camp West for dinner once the kids are with a sitter.
What 2026 looked like
The 44th Summer Fest ran July 10–12, 2026, with a Main Stage and a second stage called The Big Dark Corner. On Sunday morning the West Seattle Farmers Market took over the Main Stage area. Food vendors ran as a zero-waste operation with reusable dishware.
Sidewalk cafés
About thirty Junction restaurants opened sidewalk cafés along the festival route in 2026, Camp West among them. For groups, book online for up to 20 people or ask about the Cabin at Camp West, our private dining room.
Camp West · 4539 California Ave SW
Your table in the middle of the festival
Camp West is at 4539 California Ave SW, on the festival route in the heart of the Junction.
$2
Off all food at happy hour
Every day from open until 5 pm, and again from 8 pm until close.
21+
Grown-ups only
Camp West is a 21-and-over restaurant and bar at all times.
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Book online for up to 20
Larger groups can ask about the Cabin, our private dining room.
2025
OpenTable Diners’ Choice
Signature craft cocktails, zero-proof mocktails and elevated comfort food.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
When is West Seattle Summer Fest 2027?
Friday July 9 to Sunday July 11, 2027. The festival runs Friday 1–8 pm, Saturday 10 am–8 pm and Sunday 10 am–5 pm, with live music until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Where is West Seattle Summer Fest?
In the West Seattle Junction, along California Avenue SW around the intersection with SW Alaska Street. Camp West, at 4539 California Ave SW, is in the middle of the festival area.
What is Summer Fest Eve?
A warm-up night for locals on Thursday, July 8, 2027, with live music, street performers and extended outdoor cafés. It falls on the same night as the West Seattle Art Walk.
Do I need a reservation at Camp West during Summer Fest?
We recommend one. Walk-ins are welcome, but festival weekend is very busy. You can reserve online for up to 20 people or call (425) 224-6944.
Can I bring kids to Camp West during Summer Fest?
No. Camp West is a 21-and-over restaurant and bar at all times, including festival weekend.
How do I get to Summer Fest?
Walk, bike or take the bus if you can, because California Avenue is closed to cars during the festival. The Water Taxi and its shuttle are another option. If you drive, our parking guide lists the nearby Junction lots.
Reserve your table
Save your seat for Summer Fest
Festival weekend fills up fast in the Junction. Reserve online for up to 20 people, or call us for larger groups.
Camp West · 4539 California Ave SW, SeattleMon–Thu 12–9 pmFri 12–11 pmSat 11 am–11 pmSun 11 am–9 pmParking · Menu · Happy hour
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