Schedule:
12:00 PM 6:00 PM Grimm House Tours Mill SpurLake Stevens WA
Stop by and see the new additions and learn about our future plans. The Grimm House, one of the oldest structures in Lake Stevens, was restored to appear as it would have looked like in the late 1920s or early 1930s and has furnishings for that time period.
10-6 Lake Stevens Historical Society Pop Up Museum at The Mill during Aquafest.
This Year’s Exhibit Will Feature Gini Quacker And Will Explain The History Of Aquafest Which Was First Held In 1969. Another Display Will Highlight The Locomotive In The Lake: Truth Or Legend? Examine Photos And Find Out The Facts Behind This Local Story.
And If You Are A Lshs Graduate, Start A New Tradition! Get Your Annual Photo Taken At Aquafest With The Legendary Chicken.
10am-6pm Friends of the Library Book Sale
7:00 AM 12:00 PM Fire Station 81
Firefighters will be serving up pancakes, eggs and ham hot off the grill. Coffee and orange juice will also be available. The cost for breakfast is simply a donation, and proceeds will go towards the Fire 7 Foundation in support of the community and fire service family during times of need.
7:00 AM 10:00 AM Waterski Tournament
Welcome to one of the most popular events at Aquafest!
The waterski tournament is brought to you by the Lake Stevens Waterski Club (LSWSC) along with a host of generous sponsors.
The competition begins at 7am, and can be viewed from all around the lake.
7:00 AM 9:10 AM AquaRun 1806 Main StreetLake Stevens, WA, 98258United StatesAquaRun is a 5K/10K/Kids 1K Fun Run starting and finishing on Main Street in downtown Lake Stevens during AquaFest weekend. Paid race registration for the 5k and 10k includes a 2024 AquaRun tanktop and medal. Stick around after the race to participate in all of the fun and activities at AquaFest!
8:00 AM 5:30 PM AquaHunt
There is a treasure hidden somewhere at Aquafest. The first one to find it gets a cash prize!
Clues to the treasure location will be on aquafest.com/aquahunt and on the Lake Stevens App
8:00am The first clue will be released
Another clue will be released each hour until there are 10 clues.
The hunt will end when the treasure is found, and the finder will win a $250 cash prize!
Aquafest 3on3 Basketball
Gear up for our 2 day indoor/outdoor (4 game guarantee) tournament at Lake Stevens High School with teams from all over the state. Bring your swimsuits, the high school is about a mile from the waterfront of North Cove park. You will not want to miss this action packed tournament during the Aquafest festival.
10:00 AM 6:00 PM Lake Stevens Historical Society Pop Up Museum The Mill
This Year’s Exhibit Will Feature Gini Quacker And Will Explain The History Of Aquafest Which Was First Held In 1969. Another Display Will Highlight The Locomotive In The Lake: Truth Or Legend? Examine Photos And Find Out The Facts Behind This Local Story.
And If You Are A Lshs Graduate, Start A New Tradition! Get Your Annual Photo Taken At Aquafest With The Legendary Chicken.
11:00 AM 12:00 PM Lake Stevens Community Band
Main Stage
Aquafest 2024 welcomes back The Lake Stevens Community Band!
The Lake Stevens Community Band is a 45-piece horn band that was started in 2021. In their first year they performed at the Farmers Market, Light up Lake Stevens, Harvest Fest and Winter Fest. Their concerts are always free and family friendly. The band is under the direction of local conductor, Alan Wiseman and Executive Director, Kate MacKenzie.
12:00 PM 12:30 PM Diaper Dash
Main Stage
Parents, Start Your Engines!
Your little one will go head-to-head with other crawlers as they race across the course to the finish line. What is baby crawl/Diaper Derby?
Baby crawling or commonly known as Diaper Derby races are held around the world. Babies race across the floor, crawling on their hands and knees, enticed by their parents or grandparents at the other end of the track, waving toys, cookies, mobile phones and whatever else they think could entice them to speed along the path.
1:00 PM 2:30 PM Grande Parade by ACE Hardware
Let’s have a Grand Olde Time on Main Street, Lake Stevens
The Grande Parade is an Aquafest favorite! It is one of the largest summer parades in the Pacific Northwest. The parade begins at 1pm and is sure to be good, old fashioned, home town fun. The parade will start on Hartford, adjacent to the Fire Station, and make its way through Main Street, so come early to find your seat!
Be a part of the Grande Parade! Registration is online and simple. Click “Learn More” to get the details.
2:30 PM 3:00 PM Bed Race
3:00 PM 3:30 PM
Limited to the first 8 people to sign up, per division!
There will be three divisions:Youth 12-15 Years
Teen 16-18 Years
Adult 19 - older
3:30 PM 5:00 PM Hot Rodster Band
Main Stage
Hot Rodster Band consider themselves a Charlie Daniels High Energy Country Rock Fiddle Show.
But they are MUCH more than simply a tribute to Charlie Daniels
Playing all the modern to classic country and country rock hits that you know and love.
Get ready to do some dancing and singing along!
4:00 PM 6:00 PM Boat Parade
Get ready for the much-anticipated Aquafest Boat Parade! It’s time to unleash your creativity and decorate your boats in the most unique way. This year, there's no specific theme, so let your imagination run wild. Don't forget to bring treats to toss at the local docks as you cruise along Lake Stevens. We suggest bagging your treats for easy retrieval if they miss the dock.
5:00 PM 6:00 PM Watermelon Eating Contest
Main Stage
The object is to finish a set amount of watermelon, within the 3-minute time limit. Contestants will compete against each other at the same time. At the end of the time limit the person that eats the most watermelon will be declared the winner.
There will be two Divisions limited to 10 people in each division.
Division One Ages 14-18
Division Two Ages 18 & up
6:00 PM 8:00 PM Rockarocke
Main Stage
Warm Up Your Vocal Cords And Get Ready To Unleash Your Inner Rockstar
It’s Time For Karaoke With A Twist.
It’s Karaoke With A Live Band!
It’s Rockaroke
Aquafest 2024 Is Bring You The Nation's Favorite Live Band Karaoke Est. 2001
You Sing The Song; We Play The Music!
8:30 PM 10:00 PM El Loco
What do you get when you bring three of the TOP musicians in Washington together to pay tribute to that little ol’ band from Texas?
Aquafest 2024 is proud to bring to the stage
Our Saturday night headliner…..EL LOCO tribute to ZZ TOP
From authentic costumes, beards, dance moves and instruments these three guys recreate a ZZ Top concert is every sense
Playing ALL the hits and get ready blow your top because
El Loco is coming to Aquafest
10:00 PM 10:15 PM Frank McDaniel Memorial Firework Show
Continuing Aquafest’s yearly tradition, come and join us for a fireworks show over the lake on Saturday night!
10:15 PM 11:45 PM Trolls Band Together
Saturday evening outdoor movie for the whole family!
Set up a spot on the North Cove Park Great Lawn and come watch. A concession stand will be available for refreshments.
The movie will start after the fireworks show, around 10:15pm
