Celebrating the Working Waterfront

2010 Marks the 17th year where the community comes together to learn and enjoy the thrills of what the Working Waterfront has to offer. We invite you to board boats and trains, build or paddle boats, paint, watch an exciting hydroplane exhibition on Commencement Bay and learn Tacoma's Thea Foss history!

For the 1st time in Tacoma in nearly 20 YEARS, we welcome the Unlimited Light Hydroplanes! Come see an edge-of-your-seat Exhibition Course Event!

Tacoma has more than 50 miles of shoreline. It shapes who we are as a community. We walk along Ruston Way, we boat and fish from Alaska to Olympia, our furnishings, food and toys come on ships from Asia to the Port of Tacoma. 150 years ago Tall Trading ships came to Tacoma to load logs and lumber needed to build cities up and down America's West Coast. Our people have lived on these shores for generations or have come recently from lands around the world. Tacoma also connects with nations around the world through its eleven Sister Cities. Innovations, customer service, ingenuity and creativity have built Tacoma's reputation as a great maritime city. We're here to celebrate that!

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  Do you have a product or service you’d like to promote to your local community? Last chance to sign up!

• Volunteer Signup!

  

  The Maritime Fest is brought to you by a dedicated band of Volunteers but of course we could always use an extra hand! Feel good about giving back to your community and enjoy the fest! Sign up today!