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2023 Best of the Northwest Fall show - Help us celebrate the 35 years of the Best!


  • Hangar 30, Magnuson Park 6310 Northeast 74th Street Seattle, WA, 98115 United States (map)

Painting by Brett Varney, Fall show poster artist

The 35th annual Best of the Northwest FALL Show is Seattle's Premier Art & Fine Craft show and will be held in-person at Hangar 30 in Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle.

November 10-12, 2023

Hours: Friday, Preview Gala 3-7:30pm, 21 and over

General Admission- Saturday, 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm, all-ages

Kids 12 and under are free admission

We are excited to announce this 3-day event with a grand Preview Gala on Friday, November 10. Help us celebrate 35 years of the Best! Doors open to the public starting at 3pm. Building on the success of last year's Gala, we are excited to offer special event tickets that allows you to be the first to see new artwork and buy from the artists. Your ticket includes a glass of fine wine from Martedi Cellars of Woodinville and a chance to win prize drawings of gift certificates for artwork. Enjoy free appetizers including “the Cookie” from Metropolitan Market and live music while you shop. Seattle Weavers’ Guild will have a special exhibit with demonstrations. Don’t miss the fun if you are over 21. This is a true celebration of NW art! Limited gala tickets will be available and are valid for weekend days of the show.


The following 2 days are open to all ages from 10am until 6pm on Sat and 5pm on Sun. The general admission prices are $3 advance and $5 day of the event, with ages 12 and under entering for free. A variety of Seattle food trucks are onsite through the weekend. Free all age's art activity hosted by Seattle Weavers’ Guild with a special exhibit and demonstrations. Enjoy seeing 119 talented NW artists in all mediums. Find exciting treasures for yourself or a gift for someone special. Parking is free!

Come talk to the winemakers from Martedi Cellars of Woodinville. Bottles of their fine wines will be offered at special event prices. Times for wines sales: Sat Nov 11, 1-5pm & Sun 12-4pm.

Sat & Sun - Check out the yummy Seattle Food trucks

Road Dawg- Fully loaded hot dogs with tons of toppings. Veggie options available. Express Deli- Cambodian Street Food with Rice bowl and lots of toppings. Drinks and desserts. HP Smokehouse BBQ- Delicious BBQ with down-home sides. Tamale my life- A variety of handmade tamales with veggie options. The Village Perk- Coffee, teas, blended drinks, pastries and more.

Have some fun while helping out at the show. There are a variety of volunteer tasks and shifts for you to choose from. Be part of the team!

Jewelry by Courtney Lipson

The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department asks people to carpool, use public transportation, or find alternates methods to attend the Best of the Northwest shows at Hangar 30. No pets allowed in the Hangar except service animals. Thank you for your cooperation!

Later Event: February 9
"Art by Design" 2024