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July 18, 2012 at 5:15 pm #763975
villagegreenMemberWell said, redblack! Only boring people get bored, right? Ha. Maybe not, but I definitely didn’t have any difficulty enjoying myself. The local food vendors, e.g., The Swinery, Pizzeria 22, etc., were a great addition. The variety of vendors seemed a little better this year, bands were great, and those 20-something kids playing at Shadowland were awesome! I just wish there were more times during the year when California was closed to car traffic.
July 19, 2012 at 3:41 am #763976
Betty TMembermiws
Would liked to have seen you last week but you know what I do on Saturdays for lunch. I had thought I’d maybe go in afternoon but since Ellen was taking me out for my birthday dinner, so decided I needed a nap. I never made it there last year either. So can’t really judge how it was. I just know we enjoyed Fremont Fair. They had a “Decorated Car” show. Never saw anything like that before.
July 19, 2012 at 5:21 am #763977
LibraParticipantHappy belated birthday, Betty…..hope you had a wonderful birthday dinner. You deserve the best for all you do!!!
July 19, 2012 at 5:34 am #763978
miwsParticipantHappy belated, Betty!
Art Cars are cool!
If you saw a mini-van, with, I think, women’s shoes and purses all over it, that belongs to West Seattle Artist, Kelly Lyles.
She was a customer of mine, at Seattle FilmWorks. Her Art Car at that time, was “Leopard Bernstein”, which was seen all over West Seattle….
“He” has since been retired, and is living in a museum, in, I think, Portland.
Mike
July 19, 2012 at 1:42 pm #763979
JoBParticipanta neighborhood street fair should be about the neighborhood…
July 19, 2012 at 8:04 pm #763980
WorldCitizenParticipantItems I want at street fair:
1) Knife/tomahawk/hatchet throwing lessons and contests.
2) Zip Line
3) Dunking Booth…filled with something like pudding…or whiskey.
4) Go Cart racing course.
5) Arm Wrestling Contest.
6) Dueling Violin/Banjo/Guitar contest.
7) Chili Cook-off.
8) Oyster Shuck-off
9) Political “Soap-box” debate arena.
10) Local Whisky/Craft Beer/ Wine blind tasting tent.
11) That giant velcro wall people jump and stick to.
12) That big slingshot rubberband carnival ride.
13) “How to roll your sea kayak” instructional water tank with instructors.
14) Fireworks (I know, I know…but still, I like ’em)
15) How to “Break down a Pig/Cow/Chicken/rabbit/etc.” seminar.
16) You can pickle that! instructional course.
There’s lots more where these came from. I’m only partially joking about a couple of these…
July 19, 2012 at 8:15 pm #763981
WorldCitizenParticipantYeah, also I’m 100% for shutting down auto traffic in the Junction every Friday night throughout the summer months. Or at least every other week. No booths necessary (welcome, but not necessary). Just foot traffic and neighborhood merriment without cars to dodge. Just 4 or 5 blocks (Edmunds to Oregon). From 5:00PM -Midnight.
Maybe even a live local music stage set up for entertainment during the late afternoon hours (6-8 or so).
July 19, 2012 at 8:49 pm #763982
justadumbguyParticipantWorldCitizen,
That sounds like an awesome idea to me … except I have a feeling it wouldn’t work out well.
July 19, 2012 at 8:52 pm #763983
WorldCitizenParticipantWhy? Because it would be too much fun?
July 20, 2012 at 4:19 am #763984
WSBKeymasterWorldCitizen, you remind me that the Rat City Rollergirls haven’t been back for a while with their dunking booth.
And for Betty T – if you like the art cars, keep an eye out here in West Seattle around Fremont Fair time – they have made appearances here the past two years! Last year, Feedback Lounge hosted a gathering. This year, they had an unpublicized rally that brought in tons of tips once they were spotted parading around town – the night BEFORE the Fremont Fair.
TR
July 20, 2012 at 5:13 pm #763985
365StairsParticipantPost # 32 – most nights in Austin, TX – you will find 6th St. closed off…Now…that is a college town…in a much more reliable climate where the bars and fooderies can bet on solid business.
Secure too…plenty of cops on the streets!
In the summer, I can totally see the Junction streets closed off once a week…
Would be great boost to businesses..perhaps even add a few! Showcasing local bands…
Works for me!
July 20, 2012 at 6:20 pm #763986
WorldCitizenParticipantYeah, there’s a number of towns around the country that do this and I’ve always wondered why West Seattle doesn’t. It’s simple, relatively inexpensive, brings the community together in the most beautiful time of year, and promotes the businesses in the hub of the area.
Win, win, win.
July 20, 2012 at 7:16 pm #763987
WSBKeymasterNo, it’s NOT relatively inexpensive. Maybe in the other towns. The city of Seattle charges sizable fees for closing off streets – witness the money crunch of the West Seattle Grand Parade the past couple years, as the fees keep going up. Just one factor, certainly, but do keep that in mind in the comparisons – TR
P.S. Don’t think it’s been mentioned yet but the streets in The Junction close for the annual car show (with motorcycles this year, too). Coming up 9/16.
July 20, 2012 at 7:29 pm #763988
WorldCitizenParticipantAny idea how expensive it is?
Can local reps lobby for “group discounts”?
Are there ways to promote it as promoting local business to get a discount?
Is there a difference in price for shutting down a longer stretch of street for something like a parade vs. a short retail stretch for a recurring event?
Basically, how inflexible are the policies of the city when it comes to promoting local business? (Sorry, I’m not sure if you are up on the actual numbers or processes.)
July 20, 2012 at 7:34 pm #763989
SueParticipantWorld Citizen, I found this online about closing non-arterial streets (no mention about what to do for arterials). http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/stuse_special.htm Looks like it’s several hundred dollars for applications, field permits, fees for the non-arterials, plus lots of other requirements, like insurance policies, notification to every business affected, special required barricades, not to mention having to get Metro involved if you’re closing bus routes. I’m betting that if arterials are involved it’s WAY more expensive and work involved.
July 20, 2012 at 9:06 pm #763990
I WonderMemberSeattle is the worst dressed city in the US. People seem to revel in always “dressing down” and “goin’ casshh”. I mean really, is all you own rags? Have some self respect.
July 20, 2012 at 11:01 pm #763991
WorldCitizenParticipantBummer.
It just seemed like if there was a streamlined way to handle this and add it to the regular routine it wouldn’t need so much “special” attention.
For instance:
Why can’t one application be filled out for the entire summer schedule? Same thing with permits.
Can’t special required barricades be re-used?
Can’t businesses be notified relatively easily? There is a list of all businesses readily available with contact information. Getting to the last few spots that don’t reply shouldn’t be too hard.
Metro’s bus routes are altered for West Seattle Street Fair already, why not use that plan? It seems to work out just fine. Just make the alternate routes part of the summer schedule. Nothing special about it.
Look, I’m not saying this should be free or anything, I’m just saying that these are the types of things I see neighborhood associations being MADE for. Streamline the process and get some community involvement to make this a great type event for all…especially the local businesses.
July 20, 2012 at 11:01 pm #763992
wundrgrrrlParticipantI also noticed alot of repetition in the import clothing and jewelry arenas particularly. I had specifically gone hoping to find some funky art and things to spruce up my garden. It was very short on both.
It would be great to have some sort of dog activity too. There were so many fun pups there and it was a SERIOUS BUMMER that they (and therefore WE…) couldn’t come in the beer garden for a few minutes.
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