Event: 29th Annual Sunset Supper at the Market!
Location: Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA 98101
Date: Aug 15th 2025, 5:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Staff: Manager: Kevin L
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Event Description:

Join the Pike Place Market Foundation to support the strength of our historic Market, celebrate its 118-year history and feel inspired by “the soul of Seattle” – with the people who bring it to life and call it home! On Friday, August 15th, the Pike Place Market Foundation is bringing together 100 of the region’s best restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries for Sunset Supper at Pike Place Market. With a backdrop of the sunset overlooking the Puget Sound, enjoy local food, and drinks and entertainment in the heart of Seattle’s historic Market.

What we'll be doing:

The Pike Place Market Foundation relies on volunteers at Sunset Supper. Volunteer needs may change during the event, so please prepare to be flexible and be able to switch to another job if needed. If you have physical limitations, please include in the Message section of your RSVP.

Under the direction of your team leader, volunteer duties on the Water Team include: Setting up water stations in designated areas of the event & checking on & replenishing water stations as needed. This team may also be responsible for bringing ice to various stations as needed. Highly physical role (please see the "What you should know" caveats below).

What you should know:

New for 2025: After RSVPing on this page, please fill out the Sunset Supper Volunteer form which includes an assumption of risks, waiver, and release for the Pike Place Market Foundation. Additional form info:

  • Question 4 - Check the box for "Water Volunteers"
  • Question 5 - Choose the "5-11 pm (event time)" option (note that we have a shorter shift scheduled for 5:45 - 10:00 pm)
  • Question 7 - Enter "One Brick"

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Volunteers will receive a break to enjoy the food during the event. The Market Foundation will provide a volunteer t-shirt when you check in (please include your unisex t-shirt size in your RSVP). Volunteer t-shirts are yours to keep after the event :)

Many Sunset Supper volunteer jobs require physical activity such as bending, lifting, carrying, walking and/or standing on concrete or cobblestone streets. Volunteers who cannot be on their feet throughout an entire shift and/or cannot lift a minimum of 25 lbs. should include this information in the message section of your RSVP. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that are appropriate for the weather.

Set up and management of Sunset Supper is fast-paced, complex, and can be stressful. We're looking for adaptable volunteers with can-do attitudes, who will be unfailingly pleasant with the public, vendors, event guests, our VIPs, and other volunteers.

Because alcohol is served at Sunset Supper, you must be at least 21 years old to volunteer for any job that takes place during the event hours. Please bring your ID!

Also, let us know if you need parking validation in the Public Market Parking Garage (1531 Western Ave) or the MarketFront Parking Garage (1901 Western Ave) in your RSVP. Thanks!

Where to Meet:

Volunteers should check in with your One Brick Event Manager at the Volunteer Tent, located near the intersection of Pine St and Pike Place before 5:45 pm (ideally around 5:30 pm since check-in lines may be long). You'll need to sign in, receive your name tag & a volunteer t-shirt to wear during your shift, and receive training from your team leader(s) before our shift begins. Please remember to check out at the Volunteer Tent after our shift is over.

Pike Place Market Foundation:

Pike Place Market Foundation supports the heart of the Market - its people. By helping our neighbors who work, learn, and live in and around the Market, the Foundation's mission is to nuture a thriving Market community.

Established in 1982, The Market Foundation has granted more than $40 million to provide housing, healthcare, healthy food, childcare and a community of support to our downtown and Market neighbors. Over the past 40 years, The Market Foundation has contributed to a neighborhood model that allows a diverse community to live and thrive here at Pike Place Market.

We are guided by the following values: Collaboration, inclusion, respect, optimism and gratitude.

 

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