West Seattle Summer Fest 2016: Sunday’s final report

(TODAY’S INFO HERE; TODAY’S 1ST REPORT HERE; SATURDAY COVERAGE HERE, HERE; FRIDAY REPORTS HERE, HERE, HERE)

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2:34 PM: Final hours of West Seattle Summer Fest 2016 and it seems like EVERYONE, and we do mean EVERYONE, is here. This is your last chance for festival deals, for one thing – above, that’s the Easy Street Records tent, right outside their store, where, according to their Instagram post, you’ll find “3 for $5 LPs, CDs & DVDs. Tons of 45s too.”

Steps away, in the Pet Junction zone outside Next to Nature, you will find the answer to a question that’s been asked for months … “When is The Hydrant opening?” :

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It was Summer Fest last year when The Hydrant was announced as “coming soon” for the former Junction Bakery/Coffee to a Tea space. The banner above the window there, in the Pet Junction zone, explains that the proprietors had to deal with a death in the family but that the “place for people and pets” really will be opening.

2:57 PM: While you’re here, don’t miss GreenLife, at the south end of the festival zone. While SeattleTinyHomes.com has been drawing a lot of interest, as we’ve shown you in the past few days, GreenLife has a lot more going on. There’s a petting zoo, for starters, and booths with local groups and businesses focused on sustainability. Among them, Tamsen Spengler from the West Seattle Timebank, who sent us a note talking about networking happening here – her organization, for example, has a new member because of connections they’ve made here: The Urban Homestead Foundation:

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We reported on the UHF during recent coverage of the Admiral Neighborhood Association, when they came to talk about their plan for the Genesee Hill ex-substation:

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You can catch up with them (and the Timebank) at GreenLife, before 5 pm. And just about anywhere in the festival zone – be on the lookout for impromptu performances:

They’re with Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby, which you’ll find on the south side of the Info Tent/Community Tent. Now, we’re off to check out the 3 pm band, The Swearengens.

3:26 PM: And here they are:

Today’s headline band is coming up at 4 pm – last band of the day – The Dusty 45s. While you’re headed north to the stage, some places to stop – we see Seattle App Academy (WSB sponsor) on the sidewalk outside West Seattle Computers on the east side of California just south of Oregon, and in that same vicinity, the Bella Maps booth caught our eye:

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Maps in laser-cut wood!

Meantime, also ahead at 4 pm, your second-to-last chance to get into a We Love The Junction group photo, just north of the Info Tent. And while you’re in the vicinity, take one last look at all the info we have about upcoming summer events (grab a free West Seattle Outdoor Movies button, and make plans to join us for the first movie next Saturday – “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”).

4:21 PM: The Dusty 45s are onstage right now (photos added):

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One more reminder – today’s the one day that the festival ends at its official announced closing time; at 5 pm, the breakdown and cleanup begins, so that the streets will be cleared no later than midnight. But first – right at 5 – one last “We Love The Junction” group photo, so if you’re here, come to California and Alaska, by the YMCA and QFC booths, and make it the biggest one of the weekend. Plus – last call for deep-fried PB&Js, gigantic stacks of french fries, elephant ears big enough to sleep on, etc…. (And coconuts or fruit kabobs from QFC across the way.)

5:03 PM: And … it’s over. But not before that last group photo – video:

And if you’re wondering why Ladder 11 is at the end of SW Alaska with its ladder extended … just there for festivalgoers to see.

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They tell us you’re welcome to stop by for a look!

P.S. Remember that it will be late tonight before the Junction streets reopen and bus reroutes end. We’ll put up traffic cameras later in the evening so you can check, and we’ll keep watch, too.

11:28 PM: Still closed, as shown on the 42nd/Alaska camera (looking west):

When the “road closed” barricades are gone, that means it’s open again.

11 Replies to "West Seattle Summer Fest 2016: Sunday's final report"

  • Erithan July 10, 2016 (7:34 pm)

    Cares like music going on still? Is  an event at a resteraunt or something? And if so anyone know how late? *sigh*   Can’t edit on phone, first word should be seems*

    • WSB July 10, 2016 (8:42 pm)

      Last band at Summer Fest was Dusty 45s at 4 pm so whatever you’re hearing is not part of the festival (which ended at 5, and breakdown began immediately – can vouch for that personally – including many if not all temporary outdoor café type setups).

  • Erithan July 10, 2016 (8:51 pm)

    Thanks, whatever it is, still going strong can feel base, lots of people yelling, and possibly fireworks….that could be something with the cleanup though.

  • mehud7 July 10, 2016 (9:20 pm)

    They were taking down the stage at the north end when I passed through around 7. When I passed through an hour later and a block to the east I could also hear loud music.

  • Joe Dirt July 11, 2016 (12:03 am)

    Streets  still closed at 930. 

  • Joe Dirt July 11, 2016 (12:05 am)

    Saw your 11:28 pm update. Why is CA closed so late if the stages and vendors are gone/have been gone for 4 hours?

    • WSB July 11, 2016 (6:42 am)

      Still equipment, wiring, other infrastructure, etc. to break down. If you had watched the cameras, which I did, you would have seen crews, vehicles, still working. It’s actually rather amazing it can all be dismantled in just seven hours (the permits give them until midnight) – take a close look next year at everything it takes to make it happen! – TR

      • icecubeski July 12, 2016 (6:57 pm)

        Recology CleanScapes pressure washes streets where Food Venders were, Blowers swept all trash thrown on  ground by Guest, too busy or privileged to use  receptacle. -‘Someone will pick it up.’

        Streets are closed to protect Laborers (from _razy Taxi/Uber Drivers) cleaning from Edmunds to Genessee, 42nd to 44th, so Junction is returned to condition (if not better) it was found in.

        *There’s a lot more to a cake… than just the eating part. Where does the flour, sugar, eggs, chocolate all come from, so you can go to store and purchase w 24hr convenience?

  • Gina July 11, 2016 (8:09 am)

    Enjoyed making small cash donations to a couple local groups. Based upon how welcoming they were to small amounts, I’ll be donating much larger online to them. To the booth that shamed a small donation, carry on.

  • BlairJ July 11, 2016 (12:11 pm)

    Where can we see the “We Love the Junction” 360 degree group photos?

    • WSB July 11, 2016 (2:05 pm)

      Hi – we mentioned it in at least one previous festival story but should have linked here too. Hope they will be on the open web soon but for now because of the grab-and-pull technology, they’re just on FB – the We Love the Junction page doesn’t come up in Google Search but direct link is https://www.facebook.com/We-Love-The-Junction-240045766333026/?fref=ts

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