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- Tickets: $35-$395
- Dates: August 30- September 1
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Organizer: City of Seattle
- Inaugural Year: 1971
- Originally labeled "Mayor's Arts Festival" and "Festival '71"
- The word "bumbershoot" is a term for umbrella
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One of the largest outdoor music and arts festivals in the United States, the Seattle-based Bumbershoot brings together a large variety of musical artists, dance and visual arts events and even comedy within a unique hybrid of expression.
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History
Bumbershoot began in 1971 as a small arts and music festival that took place on one Saturday. By the second year, the festival became a massive success, stretched into five days, and drew on some of the top musical acts in the United States. Each year more events are added. Highlights include a soap box derby, clown classes, and dancing.



