Applications for the Fall Show open in April 2026.
We are excited to announce our premier 3-day event, starting November 6th. Be a part of the legacy of 38 years of the Best of the Northwest!
Back by popular demand, this year's event starts with a special VIP Preview on Friday morning from 11am to 2pm. Get exclusive early access to see the art before the crowds arrive and buy from the artists. Your VIP Preview ticket includes complimentary assorted pastries and treats. It also includes a specialty mocktail by The Youthful Cocktail. Listen to live music while you sip, shop, and enter for a chance to win special prize drawing of a gift certificate for artwork. Your VIP Preview ticket is also valid all weekend and will go on sale in March.
The following days/times are open to the public and all ages: Fri, 2pm-7pm, Sat, 10am-6pm and Sun, 10am-5pm. The general admission prices are $5 advance and $8 day of the event, with ages 12 and under entering for free during these hours. In honor of Veterans Day, active and retired military personnel receive free admission with ID.
Enjoy seeing 115+ talented NW artists in all mediums. Visit your favorite returning artists or find new ones you love! Check back in March for the full list of participating artists.
Find exciting treasures for yourself or a gift for someone special. Look for artists in action and see how the artwork is made. Purchase a specialty mocktail from The Youthful Cocktail to enhance your shopping experience. Enjoy a meal or snack from local food trucks and coffee selections throughout the weekend. We will also have a special exhibit from a local arts organization with demos and activities. Make sure you see them in the Gallery!
Vote for your favorite art booth and enter to win a $200 PCC Community Market Gift card. Two booths that receive the most People's Choice and Juror's Choice votes will receive a cash prize as well as a free application and a guaranteed spot in the next Best of the Northwest show. Two Honorable mentions will also receive the free coupon and guaranteed acceptance.
Tickets go on sale in March for the 38th annual Best of the Northwest Fall Show, Seattle's Premier Art & Fine Craft show.
Location: Magnuson Park. Hangar 30, 6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, Wa 98115
Dates: November 6-8, 2026
Special VIP Preview: Friday, 11am - 2pm
General Admission: Friday, 2pm - 7pm, Saturday, 10am-6pm & Sunday, 10am-5pm
Kids 12 and under get free admission, except during the VIP Preview. Tickets good for all general admission days.
Parking is free! ADA parking available. The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department asks people to carpool, use public transportation, or find alternate methods to attend the Best of the Northwest shows at Hangar 30. The City of Seattle does not permit pets in the Hangar, unless they are service animals.