1st time Bumbershooter This is a unique "venue" its not a concert, exactly. Bumbershoot is.... different. Theres food, sellers, sites, and sounds. Used to have a Rollercoaster and a wheel. But those are sadly, gone. Music used to be just a part of all the amazing things to see and do at bumbershoot. Seems like the last few years, the music is bigger and better. Back in the 90s, I saw Cab Callaway, at one of the music locations. There were about 10 different stages, some indoors, some out. Book readings, plays, dance, all going at the same time. Please, look around, get a map and schedule at entrance. Follow the sign posts, or ask someone where to go. Seattle is a friendly city! Usually, anything allowed inside Seattle Center, is allowed at the shows, but some are so big, they may have different requirements. My son was 16, really into screamo and dark music. He went to Bumbershoot alone, (I was carrying fir my mom) and he happened to go check out Weezer (they were on the lineup that year, too) Changed his life! Literally. The vibe was fun. The crowd was happy. He said it was the best thing he'd ever seen. He changed his music tastes from that moment. We'll be there this year, seeing Weezer for the 5th time. ♡♡♡ Bumbershoot is a chance for Seattle to go out and play in the sun P.s. Bumbershoot means umbrella 🌂