Sip, Stroll, and Savor at the Spring Wine Walk – May 16! 13 Apr 2025, 8:05 pm

Raise your glass—Spring Wine Walk is back in the West Seattle Junction on Friday, May 16, from 5–9 PM!

This spring neighborhood event pairs 29 Pacific Northwest wineries with 29 local merchants for an unforgettable evening of sipping and strolling. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just enjoy discovering new favorites, this is your chance to taste incredible regional wines while exploring the heart of West Seattle.

Your $37 ticket includes:
– 14 tasting tickets (1 oz pours)
–  A West Seattle Wine Walk bottle tote bag
–  A keepsake wine glass

Stock up on bottles of your favorite sips along the way, and don’t worry—our complimentary Bottle Valet will keep your hands free while you taste!

Check-in at:
– Jet City Labs (4547 California Ave SW)
– John L. Scott Real Estate (4445 California Ave SW)

Tickets are on sale now at tickets.seattletimes.com.

Spring Wine Walk typically sells out—don’t wait to grab your glass and join us for a fun, flavorful night in the Junction!

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Be a Festival Hero: Help Create the Ultimate Summer Fest Experience! 13 Apr 2025, 7:47 pm

Help Us Keep Summer Fest Cool & Comfortable – Support the Shade & Seating Fundraiser!

Summer Fest is the biggest party of the year in The Junction, and we want to make sure everyone can enjoy it in comfort! This year, we’re launching a Shade & Seating Fundraiser to bring more places to sit and much-needed shade to the festival.

Why does this matter? Because whether you’re listening to live music, savoring delicious bites, drinking a refreshing beverage or just soaking in the festival vibes, having a place to rest and escape the sun makes all the difference.

How You Can Help

Every dollar goes directly toward creating a better experience for all festival-goers. Here’s how your donation makes an impact:

• $25 – Helps add seating around the festival.
• $50 – Contributes to much-needed shade structures.
• $100 – Boosts our efforts to create the ultimate festival lounge area.
• $200 – Elevates the festival with premium seating and shade for all to enjoy!
• Other – Because every dollar counts!

Your generosity helps make Summer Fest a welcoming, comfortable place for the entire community.

Donate today and be a part of creating the coolest festival experience yet!

DONATE HERE – and you will get a donation receipt for your generosity.

Let’s make Summer Fest 2025 the best, and most comfortable, one yet—thank you for your support!

*If donation for Shade & Seating is not your thing, you can support the Summer Fest music experience by participating in Rock Walk on April 11th.*

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Thank you for Coming out for Rock Walk 13 Apr 2025, 7:46 pm

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out for West Seattle’s first-ever Rock Walk this past Friday night! You showed up, sipped, strolled, and supported—and we couldn’t be more grateful.

From the incredible 30+ tasting participants, our amazing small businesses, and our partners in this event, Seattle Uncorked, the night was pure West Seattle magic.

Your participation helps support music programming for Summer Fest and brings even more rhythm to the heart of the Junction.  We are already deep into planning for this year’s Summer Fest on July 10-13th and look forward to seeing you all there!

If you couldn’t make it this past Friday and still want to support Summer Fest, there is still an opportunity!  Our Seating and Shade fundraiser is still live.

DONATE HERE – and you will get a donation receipt for your generosity.

We couldn’t do it without you—cheers to more community, more music, and more fun ahead!

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Rock Walk: Friday April 11th! Get Your Tickets At the Door 7 Mar 2025, 6:45 pm

You told us last year—one of the best things about Summer Fest is the music! And guess what? We heard you loud and clear. This year, we’re turning up the volume with an exciting new event: Rock Walk, a fundraiser to enhance the music programming at Summer Fest 2025!

As costs continue to rise and summer weekends fill up with community festivals, we want to ensure West Seattle Summer Fest stays on your calendar as a must-attend event. That’s why we’re bringing you Rock Walk—a night of different tastes from wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries – with all proceeds supporting live music at Summer Fest.

What is Rock Walk?

Located in the heart of West Seattle Junction, Rock Walk is a dynamic tasting event featuring wine, cider, beer, and spirits.

• 30 businesses will serve as sip stops
• 31 beverage providers (yes, two locations will have double the options!)
• 12 tasting choices per person
• Exclusive perks: Your ticket includes a tasting glass, a tote bag for bottle purchases, a map of all locations, and—of course—our undying gratitude for supporting live music at Summer Fest!

Event Details

Date: Friday, April 11th
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Check-in Locations:

• Jet City Labs – 4547 California Ave SW
• John L. Scott Realty – 4445 California Ave SW

Get Your Tickets at the Door! (online ticket sales have closed) 

Why Join Rock Walk?

Gather your friends and enjoy a strolling sip experience through West Seattle Junction. You’ll discover new favorite beverages, explore local businesses, and—best of all—help us bring an enhanced music line-up to Summer Fest 2025!

Rock Walk is operated in partnership with Seattle Uncorked.

Sip and stroll. Celebrate the community. Support live music! See you there!

Merchant Beverage Pairings: 

And Arlen ~ Pine Lake Cellars
Bakery Nouveau ~ T2 Cellar
Brocante Beach House ~ Greenwood Cider
By and By Skate Shop ~ House of Smith | K Vintners
Capers ~ WhistlePig Whiskey (updated as of 3/14)
Carmilia’s ~ Wohlfert Craft Distilling
Cherry Consignment ~ Klickitat Canyon Winery
Darby Winery ~ Darby Wines
Discovery Shop ~ Rain Shadow / NWWS
Easy Street Records ~ Sleight of Hand Cellars
Emerald Water Anglers ~ Seapine Brewing
Fleurt ~ Rider Cellars
Hotwire ~ Schilling Cider
Industrious ~ Logan Brewing Co & 2BAR Spirits
Inner Alchemy ~ Wolfkin Cider
Jet City Labs ~ Offset Ciderworks
John L. Scott ~ Dineen Vineyards
Lars Gesing Gallery ~ Julian Margot Winery
Loft Fitness ~ Georgetown Brewing Co
Menashe & Sons Jewelers ~ Spruce Hill Winery
Mystery Made ~ Good Society Brewing
PaperBoat Booksellers ~ Wolfpack Cellars
Row House ~ Slightly Furry Cider
Rush Hour ~ Heritage Distilling Co.
Star Cycle ~ Doc Swinson’s
Surelock Escapes ~ The Distillarium
The Hydrant ~ James Bay Distillers
Top Pot ~ Whidbey Island Distillery
VAIN ~ Tinte Cellars
Windermere ~ Cloudlift Cellars

*If attending Rock Walk is not your thing, you can support Summer Fest by donating to the Seating & Shade fundraiser (online-only)*

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Summer Fest 2025 Vendor and Band Applications Are Open! 25 Feb 2025, 4:00 pm

Calling all local artisans, craft makers, and food vendors — West Seattle Summer Fest is back, and we want YOU to be part of it!

For over 40 years, Summer Fest has been the ultimate celebration of summer in West Seattle, drawing 50,000+ attendees for a FREE, three-day festival packed with:

Live music that keeps the streets rocking
Fabulous shopping with unique local vendors
Delicious food & drinks to satisfy every craving
Lively Kids Zone for family-friendly fun
And so much more!

From July 11–13, 2025, The Junction will transform into a bustling hub of energy, creativity, and community spirit. This is your chance to showcase your products, connect with an enthusiastic crowd, and be part of something truly special.

Plus, Summer Fest is a zero-waste event, keeping West Seattle green with reusable drinkware, dishware, and serviceware!

Want to be a vendor? Here’s what you need to know:

• Festival dates: July 11–13, 2025
• Vendor market hours: Opens Friday, July 11 at 1 PM | Closes Sunday, July 13 at 5 PM
• Application deadline: March 12, 2025
• Vendor acceptance announcements: April 2, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to be part of West Seattle’s biggest event of the summer!

APPLY NOW – HERE

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BAND APPLICATIONS

Hi, thanks for your interest in performing at West Seattle Summer Fest.

https://wsjunction.wufoo.com/forms/qhe40z30bjt1eo/

Please note, we get hundreds of applications, so if you do not hear from us, we are sorry, but you were not chosen.

Best of luck.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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Recycle & Reuse in The Junction! 7 Feb 2025, 7:17 pm

Got stuff that doesn’t belong in your home recycling bin? Bring it to the West Seattle Recycling & Reuse Collection Event on Saturday, March 8, from 9 AM to 12 PM!

Every year, we host this FREE event to help our community responsibly recycle and reuse items that don’t fit in regular curbside pickup. This year, we’re shaking things up—no more long car lines! You’ll park at South Seattle College’s north lot and walk your items to the appropriate trucks. (Heads up: No early or late drop-offs! Trucks leave when full.)

What We’re Accepting:

Foam blocks
Household batteries (no damaged ones)
Fluorescent tubes & bulbs (limit: 4 ft., no broken bulbs)
Small, empty propane camping canisters
Small electronics (TVs, computers, etc.)
Small appliances (non-freon)
Paper for shredding (limit: 4 boxes)
Clothing, accessories, bedding & curtains (good condition)
Home goods & toys

What We CAN’T Take:

Stained, ripped, or worn-out fabrics
Mismatched items (single shoes, etc.)
Furniture
Hazardous or automotive waste
Construction debris
Car seats, mattresses, household garbage, yard waste

Let’s keep West Seattle clean, green, and waste-free! See you there!

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