The bi-annual Street Faire, held in both the fall and spring and organized by the Associated Students of the University of Oregon, has become a longstanding tradition that draws significant attendance from both students and vendors down 13th Avenue.
According to a statement from Nicole Nelson, the administrative coordinator for ASUO, these Street Faires have been a tradition for over 50 years and have served as a cultivating way for students to engage with the local community.
“I have been here 20 years, and it was already a tradition when I was hired. I do not know when the first one was, but I believe it was over 50 years ago,” Nelson said…