Music & Activities
There’s so much fun to be had at the Boats Afloat Show! Check out the Show Activity highlights below, and then scroll down to the daily schedule for a full list of live music and activities.
Show Dates and Hours:
Thursday, September 17: 11am – 6pm
Friday, September 18: 11am – 6pm
Saturday, September 19: 10am – 6pm
Sunday, September 20: 10am – 5pm
Emerald City Tiki Boat:
Escape to a tropical paradise – right here on Lake Union! On Sunday, the Emerald City Tiki Boat will be onsite at the Boats Afloat Show, offering complimentary boat rides! Rides times will be announced closer to the show. Space onboard is limited; rides are free but tickets must be obtained from the Show Information booth.
Live Music Stage: Sponsored by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
There’s non-stop musical action at the Boats Afloat Show! Enjoy easy listening jams, upbeat jazz or tapping your toes to steel drums – we have something for everyone to enjoy. Scroll down for the daily music schedule.
Our music stage is proudly sponsored by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Kids’ Toy Boat Building: Presented by Center for Wooden Boats & Parr Lumber
Be sure to bring your little budding boatbuilder by The Center for Wooden Boats tent, for a fun toy boat building activity! Kids can build boats with wood and upcycled materials. Occurring Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm. Building supplies courtesy of Parr Lumber.
Schedule
Thursday, September 17th
Live Music: Stanley Alleyne Steel Drum
12 pm – 4 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Enjoy steel drum music from Stanley Alleyne!
Friday, September 18th
Live Music: Shannon Dowling
11 am – 1 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Enjoy a peppy set of original songs from jazz vocalist Shannon Dowling.
Appearance: Seattle Kraken Mascot Buoy
1 pm | Throughout the Show
The Seattle Kraken mascot Buoy will be joining the show at 1pm! Buoy will walk the show and make an appearance at the Salmon for Soldiers booth.
Live Music: Doug Rusk
2:30 pm – 6 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Guitarist and vocalist Doug Rusk entertains with original songs at the Boats Afloat Show Music Stage.
Saturday, September 19th
Live Music: Ballard High School Jazz Ensemble
11 am – 1 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Enjoy a lively jazz ensemble from Ballard High School!
Kid's Toy Boatbuilding
12 pm – 4 pm
Bring your kids by the Kids Boatbuilding tent for a fun, hand-on activity that kids of all ages will enjoy!
Presented by Center for Wooden Boats
Building supplies courtesy of Parr Lumber
Live Music: The Wednesday Club
2 pm – 6 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
The Wednesday Club is a Seattle-based jazz group specializing in swing, bossa nova, and more modern jazz tunes.
Sunday, September 20th
Live Music: Ballard High School Jazz Ensemble
11 am – 1 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
Enjoy a lively jazz ensemble from Ballard High School!
Emerald City Tiki Boat
Boat Ride Times: TBD
Enjoy a tropical-themed free boat ride aboard the Emerald City Tiki Boat, courtesy of Emerald City Cruises.
Rides are free, but space is limited and not guaranteed. Get your free ride tickets at the Show Information booth, while supplies last.
Kid's Toy Boat Building
12 pm – 4 pm
Bring your kids by the Kids Boatbuilding tent for a fun, hand-on activity that kids of all ages will enjoy!
Presented by Center for Wooden Boats
Building supplies courtesy of Parr Lumber
Live Music: The Jazz Guild
2 pm – 5 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Ranger Tugs | Cutwater Boats | Solara Boats
The Jazz Guild is a Seattle-based jazz quintent playing original jazz songs.
