busk•er, n. \"bəs-kər\" one who plays music or performs for voluntary donations in streets or subways. ORIGIN Mid-17th century: From obsolete French busquer ‘seek,’ Italian buscare or Spanish buscar, of Germanic origin. Originally of nautical use in the sense of ‘cruise about,’ and later meant ‘go around selling,’ hence ‘go around performing’ (Mid-19th century).
Learn MoreSite information is currently being updated. Check back soon. The festival will be held in future years on the last Saturday in September.
Savor a taste of Ellensburg with local Farmers Market and Harvest Halls featuring food pairings with area wine, beer, and spirits! Visit the Tasting Venues page for more information.
Entertain the kids with inflatable bounce rides, face painting, balloon animals, and children’s crafts. Stroll the local shops and galleries while enjoying the entertainment of numerous busker acts at street locations throughout the downtown. Visit the Kids Activities page for a list of all activities, times and prices for FallFest.
Vote for your favorite busker act and listen to the winners perform briefly on stage before kicking up your heels at an evening street dance. For a list of buskers and locations, visit the Performers page. Interested in becoming a Busker? Visit the Become a Busker page for information and an applications.
Funding via City Lodging Tax
