July 11-13
Festival Information
56th Anniversary Celebration
July 11-13
Thursday, July 10th
Pre-Festival Carnival Opening
Presale Tickets
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4:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Carnival Opens
Buddy Day Special! Buy one armband for $40.00, get a second for $20.00
First armband is $30.00 with a valid Military ID -
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Local Music Showcase at North Cove Park
Friday, July 11th
Opening Day
Friday, July 11th
Official Aquafest Opening Day
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7:00 AM: Vendor Load-in
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10:00 AM: Official Opening Ceremony at North Cove Park
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10:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Carnival Opens
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Vendor Marketplace Opens
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12:00 pm - 6:00 PM Popup Museum - The Mill
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12:00 pm - 6:00 PM Library Book Sale - The Mill
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sidewalk Chalk Art - North Cove Sidewalks
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6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Children's Parade - Main Street
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6:30 PM 8:00 PM: Soulded Out - Main Stage
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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM El Loco - Main Stage
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10:15 PM: Movie Night at the Cove (Moana 2) - Main Stage Area
Saturday, July 12th
Main Festival Day
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7:00 AM - 11:00 AM: SKI Tournament
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7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station
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7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Aquarun - Main Street
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7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: AquaHunt - Information Booth - The Mill
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Pop Up Museum - The Mill, Hartford Hall
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Library Book Sale - The Mill, Hartford Hall
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10:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Carnival Opens
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM: Vendor Marketplace Open
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Lake Stevens Community Band - North Cove Stage
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12.00 PM - 12:20 PM: Diaper Dash - North Cove Stage
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Grande Parade - Main Street
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Pie Eating Contest - North Cove Stage
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Stomping Ground (Band) - North Cove Stage
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​4:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Boat Parade - Lake Stevens
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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Watermelon Eating Contest - North Cove Stage
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Guy Johnson Band - North Cove Stage
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6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Young-In Taigon Taekwondo - Demo - North Cove Stage
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Rockaroke (Band) - North Cove Stage
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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM: A-List Playlist (Band) - North Cove Stage
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10:00 PM: Fireworks Over the Lake
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Note:
Diaper Dash, Pie Eating Contest and Watermelon Contest will begin registrations 30 Minutes before the event at North Cove Stage
Sunday, July 13th
Family Day
Proud Pet Show registration starts at 9:30 AM at the Information Booth
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7:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Firefighters Breakfast
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Car Show - Mt Pilchuck Playfield
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10:00 AM - 5:00 AM: Pop Up Museum - The Mill
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Library Book Sale - The Mill
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Vendor Marketplace
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Carnival
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Dog Agility Demonstration - North Cove Lawn East
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Family Funfest - North Cove Lawn
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Try Rowing - Boat House
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Justin Muckelstone (Band) - North Cove Stage
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Simon Says - North Cove Stage​
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Wholesale (Band) - North Cove Stage
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Under the Puddle (Band) - North Cove Stage
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Jackie and the Holograms - North Cove Stage
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5:00 PM: Aquafest closes - Until Next Year!
Event Registration
Registration for competitive events will be open throughout March, April, and May 2025. When registration is open for specific events, you'll find active links near each event in the event list or to the left.
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For questions about specific events or to propose a new event for consideration, please contact us.