How to do Seafair... A Guide to the Seafair Hydroplane Race and Air Show Seafair is Seattle's greatest summertime festival and brings together people to celebrate the rich diversity and treasured history of the Pacific Northwest. So dust off the cooler, pack the sunscreen and come celebrate with summer at Seafair.
Lodging Options
Best Western Loyal Inn
2301 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 682-0200
Seattle Hilton
1301 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 624-0500
Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave
1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 971-8000
La Quinta Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown
2224 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 624-6820
Camping/RV Options There are many different RV and camping options available in the Greater Seattle region. The best source we've found to list them all is go-washington.com's list here.
Tickets
In advance: Tickets can be purchased online at seafair.com here or at ticketmaster.com, you can also purchase tickets by calling Seafair at (206) 728-0123 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
On-Site: Tickets are available at the gate for the Seafair Hydroplane Race and Air Show
Discounts
Beginning July 6, purchase 76 Discount Weekend Passes through participating 76 Gasoline Stations. More >>
Captain's Club: Seafair's private, elevated Captain's Club Pavilion is located right on the water and is fully furnished with open sun deck and televisions for live race programing. More >>
Grandstands: located adjacent to Stan Sayers Pits with a full view of the race course and Air Show. Ticket includes, general admission and a reserved seat. More >>
Get There
The Seafair Express Shuttle is your worry-free ride to and from the Seafair Hydroplane Race and Air Show all weekend long. For detailed information on the Seafair Express Shuttle and how to catch the new Light Rail, visit our Get There section.
Best Viewing Options
The best seats in the house will be at Genesee Park and along Lake Washington Blvd at the Seafair Hydroplane Race and Air Show. Throughout the event site you will also find a variety of food booths, beer & wine gardens, a Kids Zone, various vendors with give-aways, sample and fun entertainment, live music stage and much more.
Lodging Options