Waterfront Festival

Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th, 2023

The Anacortes Waterfront Festival is a free event that showcases the best of waterfront activities. This family friendly event holds many traditions for local residents and visitors including: Quick and Dirty Boat Building Competitions, free boat rides provided by the Anacortes Yacht Club, hands-on children’s activities include building wooden sailboats with Fidalgo Island Rotary, games, making costumes, and more. The Channel of Discovery displays range from canoes and a pirate ship to learning about marine wildlife education and the environment. This fun filled festival also features food vendors, food trucks, and live music and performances!

Saturday: 10:00am to 6:00pm

Saturday Entertainment:

• Town Crier & National Anthem by Layla King – 10:05a
• Singers from LGMusic Studio – 10:15a
• Shifty Sailors – 11:15a
• Lisa D’Amour & the Love Dealers – 12:25p
• The Fentons – 1:50p
• The Side Project – 3:15p
• Quick n Dirty Boat Parade & Demonstration – 5:00p

Sunday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday Entertainment: 

• National Anthem by AHS Seniors Quartet – 10:00a
• The Colonel – 10:10a
• Collins Beach – 11:20a
• A’Town Big Band – 12:45p
• Cozmic Sauce – 2:15p
• The Atlantics – 3:45p

Boat Rides by AYC: Free, 45-min boat rides brought to you by the Anacortes Yacht Club on both Saturday & Sunday of the festival starting at 10:00am. Sign up for your ride by  the Port Building, next to the docks. Spots will fill up quick, so sign up early!