Thirteen Reasons Not To Miss The Fremont Solstice

The Fremont Solstice Fair is many things to many people - and a celebration of the Center of the Universe to all! Photo by K. Lindsay Laney, Jun '12 — The Fremont Solstice Fair is many things to many people – and a celebration of the Center of the Universe to all! Photo by K. Lindsay Laney, Jun ’12

For many Fremonsters, the Fremont Solstice is a working weekend – participating in the parade, volunteering at the Fair, housing friends, and hosting parties – but for those still on the fence, here are 13 reasons to find even a few minutes to enjoy our annual neighborhood celebration:

13. See 25 musical acts on the Redhook Main Stage and the Center Stage, headlined by The Helio Sequence and Hey Marseilles, for free in the Solstice Music Festival
12. A few volunteer positions remain open, powered by HomeStreet Bank. Help out, get the inside track and earn a commemorative t-shirt. Register on ShiftBoard today!
11. Shop 300+ craft vendors in the Center of the Universe outdoor summer market

Shop, shop, shop the Fremont Fair vendors! Photo by K. Lindsay Laney, Jun '12 — Shop, shop, shop the Fremont Fair vendors! Photo by K. Lindsay Laney, Jun ’12

10. See the infamous Solstice Cyclists, and their incredible body art, riding through our community on Saturday at 2:30p
9. The legendary Fremont Arts Council Solstice Parade follows the painted cyclists at 3p, bringing delight and challenge to its appreciative audiences
8. Tour the collections, creations and creativity of the Seattle Art Car Blowout, on the upper parking lot of the Burke Building
7. Bring Dad along to the Fremont Solstice, to enjoy the beer gardens (all-ages on Sunday,) and sample an incredible selection of food vendors
6. In the beer gardens, be among the first to taste the new libation from Redhook Brewery, called Summerhook, pouring all weekend long
5. Have you considered the Fair food? For one weekend only, some of the city’s best eateries will have Fremont locations!
4. Strut your pup’s stuff (or cheer your favorite canine) during the Sunday Dog Parade at 2:30p

The legendary Fremont Arts Council Solstice Parade will be worth a look this year, maybe more than ever! Photo by Adrian Laney, Jun '15 — The legendary Fremont Arts Council Solstice Parade will be worth a look this year, maybe more than ever! Photo by Adrian Laney, Jun ’15

3. Take advantage of the talent the Fair attracts, and enjoy the buskers that pop-up throughout the event all weekend long
2. Support the Fremont Fair, including the Solstice Social Good Kick-Off, and help raise money for the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and its Community Grants program which funds art, aid and activities in our neighborhood all year long!
1. This is a one-weekend-only event, and this year promises plenty of traditional favorites and new surprises. Come experience this unique arts celebration with the rest of our community!

Find out more about the Fremont Solstice Fair on the website, and the Fremocentrist.com column from June 8^th. Or simply step down to the Center of the Universe and see for yourself what fun we can have!!