Three days of lakeside fun at North Cove Park. Carnival opens a day early on Thursday, July 9!
5:00 PM
Carnival Opens
Davis Shows NW midway opens for preview night. Wristbands $30.
10:00 PM
Carnival Closes
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)
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.
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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