The 34th Annual Anacortes Waterfront Festival is June 7th & 8th, 2025! Will you be there? This exciting, free event celebrate the beauty & charm of Anacortes' waterfront. Offering fun activities for all ages, showcasing local traditions that have become favorites for all. Expect an array of commercial & arts vendors, delicious food trucks, & live music 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 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 & Frontier Building Supplies, this event invites teams to build boats using plywood, materials, & 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 & 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 boat skills with Shearwater University or explore local wildlife with the Wolf Hollow Rehab Center. Over 13 organizations offer something for everyone!

Carnival Slide:
Kids enjoy the large pink carnival slide, located on the festival grounds!

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, & prizes both days. For more information, contact Mike Kallgrem at (425) 422-3815.