AQUAFEST 2026 |
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| July 10–12July 10–12 • North Cove Park
 

Festival Schedule

Three days of lakeside fun at North Cove Park. Carnival opens a day early on Thursday, July 9!

Schedule is tentative and subject to change. Some band names and event details are still being confirmed. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates.

Thursday, July 9 — Carnival Preview Night

5:00 PM

Carnival Opens

Davis Shows NW midway opens for preview night. Wristbands $30.

10:00 PM

Carnival Closes

Friday, July 10 — Opening Day

6:00 PM

Children's Parade

Kids and families parade through the festival grounds. Canned music accompaniment.

6:30 PM

Hypnotic Mayhem Hypnosis Show

Live comedy hypnosis show on the main stage. 90 minutes of family-friendly fun.

8:00 PM

Break

Canned music. Head to Movie Night or enjoy the carnival!

10:00 PM

Movie Night at the Park

Outdoor movie screening. Bring blankets and chairs! (Details TBA)

Saturday, July 11 — Main Event Day

6:30 AM

Water Ski Tournament

Registration at 6:30 AM, competition starts at 7 AM. North Cove. All levels welcome — $20 members / $30 public. AWSA membership required ($10 at event).

7:00 AM

Firefighters' Pancake Breakfast

7 AM – Noon at Fire Station 81 (12409 21st St NE). Pancakes, eggs, and ham by Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue. Donation-based — proceeds to Fire 7 Foundation. Also Sunday!

11:00 AM

Diaper Dash

Adorable baby crawling race. Prizes for participants!

11:30 AM

Kids Bubble Dance Party

An hour of music and bubbles for the little ones. Canned music.

1:00 PM

Grand Parade

The highlight of Aquafest! Floats, marching bands, and community groups parade through downtown Lake Stevens.

3:00 PM

Pie Eating Contest

Who can finish fastest? Sign up at the main stage. Canned music.

3:30 PM

Live Band

Artist TBA. One hour set on the main stage.

4:30 PM

Watermelon Eating Contest

Messy and fun! Canned music.

5:00 PM

Live Band

Artist TBA. One hour set on the main stage.

6:00 PM

Taekwondo Demo

Yong-In Taigon Taekwondo demonstration. (TBC)

6:30 PM

Rockaraoke

Sing your heart out with a live band backing you up! 90 minutes.

8:00 PM

Break

Canned music. Grab a spot for fireworks!

8:30 PM

Live Band

Artist TBA. 90-minute headlining set.

10:00 PM

Fireworks Over the Lake

The spectacular fireworks show! Best viewed from North Cove Park and surrounding shoreline.

Sunday, July 12 — Grand Finale

7:00 AM

Firefighters' Pancake Breakfast

7 AM – Noon at Fire Station 81 (12409 21st St NE). Pancakes, eggs, and ham by SRFR. Donation-based — proceeds to Fire 7 Foundation.

11:00 AM

Lake Stevens Community Band

30-minute performance to kick off the final day.

11:30 AM

Simon Sez

Interactive game show fun for all ages. 30 minutes.

12:00 PM

$50 Boat Race

Downtown Boat Launch. Arrive at 11 AM, race at noon. Build a boat from materials totaling under $50. Wind-powered only! NEW: Kids Category for ages 13 & under.

12:00 PM

Live Band / Kids Event

Artist or activity TBA. One hour.

1:00 PM

Break

Canned music.

1:30 PM

Live Band

Artist TBA. One hour set.

2:30 PM

Break

Canned music.

3:00 PM

Live Band

Artist TBA. 90-minute closing set. Last performance of Aquafest 2026!

Some events require advance registration. Details will be posted on our social media as the festival approaches.

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