Olympia Harbor Days Festival is Olympia’s largest and free waterfront 3-day event featuring the maritime heritage of the South Puget Sound celebrating 50 Years in 2023. This award winning festival, hosted by the South Sound Maritime Heritage Association, is family friendly with over 300 things to do and see.
Climb aboard Tugboats on Saturday and watch them race on Sunday. At the docks find tall ships, steamships, sailboats, mini tugs, remote control tugboats & sailboats. Explore the seven blocks of the festival to find makers markets, food galleys, cedar stick smoked salmon, music, sand carving, hands on activities for the kids, pirates and so much more.
Discover the regional culture and heritage of the vintage tugboats and local costal tribes. Learn about the Port of Olympia operations and the small watercraft clubs of Budd Inlet. And enjoy listening to lots of great local musicians on three stages.
Everyone loves this festival including tugboat enthusiasts, mariners, history buffs, arts & crafts lovers, food junkies and more. Join us in Olympia to bid a last farewell to summer along the waterfront!
Always held Labor Day Weekend, this year from Friday to Sunday, September 1, 2, & 3, 2023, times vary daily.
Friday Events: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday Events: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday Events: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free visitor parking.
Head to www.HarborDays.com for up to date details.