Lake Stevens Aquafest has been bringing our community together since 1969. Your donation helps keep the tradition alive.
Aquafest is a 501(c)(4) community organization run entirely by unpaid volunteers. Every dollar you contribute goes directly toward producing the events, entertainment, and experiences that make Aquafest one of the largest summer festivals in the Pacific Northwest.
Choose where your donation makes the biggest impact. Every event you see at Aquafest is funded by community support.
General Fund
2026 Budget: $34,000
Supports overall festival operations, logistics, permits, insurance, and infrastructure that makes everything possible.
Fireworks
2026 Budget: $16,500
Funds the spectacular fireworks display over Lake Stevens that caps off the festival weekend.
Entertainment
2026 Budget: $12,500
Brings live music, performers, and stage entertainment to the festival throughout the weekend.
Aquarun
2026 Budget: $8,000
Supports Aquafest's signature running event, including course setup, timing, supplies, and prizes.
Community Events
2026 Budget: $2,600
Funds the Grande Parade, Car Show, Children's Parade, Movies in the Park, and more.
Other
Have a specific event or program in mind? Choose "Other" and let us know in your message.
2026 projected budget: ~$75,000. Amounts based on prior year actuals and current estimates.
Helps purchase craft supplies and activity materials for Family Fun Fest so kids can create, play, and participate.
Helps provide snacks and water for volunteers who donate their time to run Aquafest events.
Helps cover portable sanitation supplies that keep the festival clean and comfortable for thousands of visitors.
Helps fund materials for the Children's Parade, including decorations, activity supplies, and event logistics.
Helps cover equipment rentals like tables, tents, or sound gear used across Aquafest events.
Helps fund live music and stage production so the community can enjoy entertainment throughout the weekend.
Helps support festival safety and insurance, ensuring Aquafest can continue bringing the community together each year.
Provides major support for the Aquafest fireworks show over Lake Stevens, the highlight of the festival weekend.
Choose your amount and where you'd like your donation to go. Secure payment processing powered by Stripe.
100% volunteer-run - Every dollar goes to the festival, not salaries
57 years of tradition - Celebrating community since 1969
Funds stay local - Supporting Lake Stevens events and programs
You choose where it goes - Direct your support to the events you love
20,000+ neighbors - Your donation touches the entire community
Aquafest Association of Lake Stevens is a 501(c)(4) civic organization. Contributions support community programming but are not tax-deductible as charitable donations.
Can't donate right now? You can still make a difference by volunteering your time, becoming a sponsor, or simply spreading the word about Aquafest to your friends and family.
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