The 34th Annual Anacortes Waterfront Festival is June 6th & 7th!
This is a FREE family-friendly event that celebrates the beauty & charm of the Anacortes waterfront with a variety of activities for all ages. The event showcases local traditions, features a variety of commercial and arts vendors, delicious food trucks and LIVE music!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (courtesy the Anacortes.org website):
Children’s Toy Boat-Building:
Sponsored by the Fidalgo Rotary Club, kids can build their own mini sailboats using free materials. Afterward, they can test their creations in our flotation pool. A fun activity for aspiring sailors!
Free Boat Rides:
The volunteers of the Anacortes Yacht Club are excited to sponsor this year’s Waterfront Festival by offering free boat rides on their members’ boats. Find them by the three flagpoles at the marina entrance, located between the Port building (1019 Q Ave) and Anthony’s Cabana.
Quick & Dirty:
Sponsored by Barret Financial’s Community Caring Project and Frontier Building Supplies, this event invites teams to build boats using plywood, materials, and a mystery item. The boats will race Saturday afternoon at Cap Sante Marina.
Passport Activity:
Head over to the HF Sinclair booth to pick up your Waterfront Festival passport! The passport lists participating vendors where you can visit and collect a stamp from each one. Once you’ve filled your passport, return it to the HF Sinclair booth to receive a prize!
Channel of Discovery:
Visit the Channel of Discovery for educational exhibits and waterfront activities for all ages! Learn boating skills with the Anacortes Community Boating, or explore local wildlife with the Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Over 13 organizations offer something for everyone!
Carnival Slide:
Bring your kids to experience the fun of the large pink carnival slide, located on the festival grounds! This activity is a great way for kids to burn off energy and have a blast! (There is a cost to ride the slide)
Corvette and Classic Car Show:
Sponsored by the Majestic Glass Corvette Club, the Corvette Show will be on Saturday, followed by Classic Cars on Sunday at 9th and Q Ave. Enjoy viewing the cars, chatting with owners, and participating in a 50/50 raffle, trophies, and prizes both days. For more information, contact Mike Kallgrem at (425) 422-3815.
