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Welcome to the 2025 Waterfront Festival!
The Anacortes Waterfront Festival Returns June 7–8, 2025!
Celebrate maritime life, local flavor, and waterfront charm at the Anacortes Waterfront Festival, happening Saturday, June 7 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) and Sunday, June 8 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at Cap Sante Marina.
Hosted by the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, this free, family-friendly festival is your chance to explore the best of Anacortes—on land and sea! Build a boat with the kids, hop
aboard for a free boat ride, and dive into dozens of hands-on activities, games, and demonstrations.
Wander through vibrant vendor booths, discover delicious local eats, and dance to live music by the water. Don’t miss the Channel of Discovery, where you can learn about marine wildlife, the working waterfront, and environmental stewardship.
Sports car enthusiasts will love the classic and Corvette car show nearby.
On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., make your way just past the car show to enjoy the Anacortes Farmers Market—a local favorite full of fresh produce, handmade goods, and more.
Whether you're here to shop, taste, learn, or dance, the Anacortes Waterfront Festival invites you to kick off summer with salt air, sunshine, and small-town maritime magic.
2025 Waterfront Festival
June 7 & 8, 2025
WFF Event Schedule
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Art & Commercial Vendor Market .............................. 10AM – 6PM
Festival Food Court ....................................................... 10AM – 6PM
Channel of Discovery –
Educational & Kid Friendly Activities ................. 10AM – 6PM
Fidalgo Island Rotary Club Kids Boat Building ....... 10AM – 5PM
Anacortes Yacht Club (AYC) Free Boat Rides ..... 10AM – 4:15PM
All Corvettes Car Show ................................................... 8AM – 3PM
Quick & Dirty Boat Building .......................................... 9AM – 5PM
Quick & Dirty Boat Parade & Race ............................... 5PM – 6PM
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Art & Commercial Vendor Market .............................. 10AM – 5PM
Festival Food Court ........................................................ 10AM – 5PM
Channel of Discovery –
Educational & Kid Friendly Activities ................. 10AM – 5PM
Fidalgo Island Rotary Club Kids Boat Building ....... 10AM – 5PM
Anacortes Yacht Club (AYC) Free Boat Rides ..... 10AM – 4:15PM
All Corvettes Car Show ................................................... 8AM – 3PM
WFF Entertainment Lineup
Saturday, June 7, 2025
10:05 AM – 10:10 AM .......................................... National AnthemAnacortes High School Choir
10:10 AM – 10:55 AM ............................................................ Bluesfish 11:15 AM – 12:05 PM .................. The Don Bird Experiment (DBX) 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM ....................................................... The Pontunes 1:45 PM – 2:50 PM .......................................... Friends for the Ghost 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM .................................................. Cascadia Groove
Sunday, June 8, 2025
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM ......................................... National Anthem –Anacortes High School Choir
10:10 AM – 10:55 AM ................................................ Michael Dayvid 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM ................. Pension King & the Dependents
12:40 PM – 1:45 PM ..................... Norman Baker & the Backroads 2:10 PM – 3:15 PM ................................................ Ebb Slack & Flood 3:40 PM – 5:00 PM .................................................... The Enthusiasts
Join us for the 34th Annual Anacortes Waterfront Festival on June 7th and 8th, 2025! This exciting, free, family-friendly event celebrates the beauty and charm of Anacortes’ waterfront. It offers a variety of fun activities for all ages, showcasing beloved local traditions that have become a favorite for both residents and visitors alike. The festival also features a wide array of commercial and arts vendors, delicious food trucks, and live music performances that will keep you entertained throughout the weekend. Below is a list of activities you can enjoy during the Waterfront festival weekend:
Children’s Toy Boat-Building:
Sponsored by the Fidalgo Rotary Club, kids can unleash their creativity and build their own mini-boats. Grab a hammer and free components to help your child create a toy sailboat. Watch their faces light up as they test their creations on the water in our flotation pool. A perfect activity for young 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. Spots go fast — get in line early!
Quick & Dirty:
Underwitten by Barret-Staley Family Community Project and Frontier Building Supplies, this exciting event invites community members to form teams and compete in a boatbuilding challenge. Each team will receive sheets of plywood, building materials, and a mystery item to construct their boat. Once completed on Saturday afternoon, the boats will be put to the test in a race in the 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:
Head to the Channel of Discovery area, where you’ll find educational exhibits and waterfront-related activities for children and adults! Learn about boat skills and safety with Shearwater University, or explore marine wildlife through hands-on observation of marine artifacts with Pacific Mammal Research. With over 13 participating organizations, there’s 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!
Corvette and Classic Car Show:
Sponsored by the Majestic Glass Corvette Club, the Corvette Show will be held on Saturday, with Corvettes lining the intersection of 9th and Q Ave. On Sunday, the intersection will showcase Classic Cars. Attendees can stroll through the event, admire the vehicles, and chat with the owners. Both days will feature trophies, dash plaques, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. For more information, contact Mike Kallgrem at (425) 422-3815.
