July 24, 2008
Bellevue Street Fair Weekend Activities You Won’t Want to Miss
Get out this weekend and sample urban style living on the Eastside with Bellevue’s annual street fair festivities. Browse for pleasure or pick up some treasures to decorate your home! These fairs run Friday, July 24th through Sunday, July 26th so there’s ample time to get those walking shoes ready!
Located in the Cost Plus World Market parking lot, this is an outdoor arts and crafts fair where you can find local treasures such as jewelry, glasswork, woodwork, and textiles galore. Over 200 artists are represented in this festival and it’s free to attend. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10-8 and Sunday, 10-6.
If the Bellevue Festival of Arts isn’t enough, walk over to NE 6th St near 106th Ave NE where you’ll find another gathering of more than 120 other artists and their fine handiwork including baskets, beadwork pottery and more. Don’t miss the munchies, the music, and craft activities for the kids. Also, free to attend, hours are Friday and Saturday, 10-8, and Sunday 10-6.
Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair
Free admission into the Bellevue Arts Museum during the festivities brings you up close and personal with another 300 artists displaying their work in everything from glass blowing, to ceramics, to painting. The Kidsfair offers free painting, drawing, and chalk art projects for the kids, as well as the High School Arts Expo. Museum hours during the festival are 9:30 am-9:30 pm Friday and Saturday, and 9:30 am-6 pm on Sunday. Kidsfair hours are 9:30 am to 6 pm Friday -Sunday.
