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
Ron Stubbs: 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!
8:30 PM
Movies in the Park
Outdoor movie screening on the lawn. Bring blankets and chairs. Title 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!
7:55 AM
AquaRun 5K / 10K / Kids 1K
Kids 1K Fun Run starts 7:55 AM, 10K at 8:15 AM, 5K at 8:20 AM. Start/finish on Main Street downtown. Packet pickup at 7 AM. Details & registration.
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.
3:45 PM
Decorated boats cruise Lake Stevens. America 250 patriotic theme. Lineup at 3:30 PM at North Cove Dock; back at the dock by 5:15 PM.
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
Yong-In Taigon Taekwondo
Taekwondo demonstration.
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 — presented by American Distributing Propane
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.
10:00 AM
Climbing Wall
Opens 10 AM at the Boat Launch. All ages and skill levels. Close time set day-of based on staffing.
11:00 AM
Proud Pet Show
Main Stage Area. Bring your pet for a celebration of family pets — categories include cutest, most unique, best dressed, best trick, and more.
11:30 AM
Simon Sez
Interactive game show fun for all ages. 30 minutes.
11:30 AM
All-Ages Water Balloon Toss
Main Stage Area. Pair up and toss without a splash. All ages welcome — 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
12:00 PM
$50 Boat Race
Downtown Boat Launch. Check-in at 11 AM, race at noon. Build a boat for under $50 and race it! Two-leg race — human-powered on the return. Teams of 1–4, all ages welcome.
12:00 PM
Dog Agility Demo
Sno-King Agility Club drop-in demo, right after the Proud Pet Show. Watch handlers run their dogs through a course of jumps, tunnels, and weave poles.
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
Full Spectrum
Classic rock closing set on the main stage. 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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