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.
Download Show ProgramHistoric Steamship Tours: Courtesy of the Virginia V Foundation
Experience a piece of Seattle maritime history – take a self-guided tour of the historic steamship Virginia V, which is moored at the West Dock of the Boats Afloat Show throughout the show. Docents will be available to assist with questions. Please note the Virginia V is a National Historic Landmark; guests with physical mobility issues may find access and/or onboard maneuverability to be limited.
Free Seminars: Sponsored by Michelob Ultra
Enjoy complimentary seminars, daily at the Boats Afloat Show! No registration required. All seminars are free and are located aboard the historic Virginia V steamship, moored on the West Dock of the Boats Afloat Show.
Our free seminars are proudly sponsored by Michelob Ultra.
Live Music Stage: Sponsored by Peoples Bank
There’s non-stop musical action at the Boats Afloat Show! Whether you enjoy dancing to Motown, relaxing to easy listening jams, 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 Peoples Bank.
Pirate Ship Boat Rides: Sponsored by Emerald City Pirates
Join the Emerald City Pirates on Saturday, April 27th (weather permitting) for free boat rides aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge pirate ship! This fun, family-friendly activity will be available multiple times throughout the day, with sailings at: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Space is limited to 47 passengers per sailing, and is first come-first served. In the event of rain, this activity may be cancelled or moved to Sunday, April 28th.
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 12pm-4pm. All supplies are courtesy of The Center for Wooden Boats and Parr Lumber.
Schedule
Thursday, April 25th
Women's Day
All Day
Women receive half off tickets at Women’s Day, presented by Verizon!
All are welcome, but women enjoy discounted tickets, an all day Happy Hour at the Breakwater Bar, and a special gift for the first 150 Women’s Day ticket holders!
Presented by Verizon
Live Music: Stanley Alleyne Steel Drum
12 – 4:30 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Peoples Bank
Enjoy steel drum music from Stanley Alleyne!
Seminar: Provisioning & Party Planning
1 – 2 pm | Aboard the Virginia V
“Provisioning and Party Planning”
Presenter: Diane Lander
More Info
Presented by Michelob Ultra
Tours of the Historic Virginia V
Daily, from show open to show close.
Tour the historic Virginia V steamship. Enjoy a self-paced, self-guided tour aboard the Virginia V, available daily at the Boats Afloat Show.
The ship is located on the West Dock.
Please note that due to the historic nature of the ship, it is not ADA-compliant.
Friday, April 26th
Live Music: Doug Rusk
11am – 2 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Peoples Bank
Enjoy acoustic guitar from singer/songwriter Doug Rusk!
Seminar: Go, No-Go
1 – 2 pm | Aboard the Virginia V
“Go, No-Go: How to Understand Weather”
Presenter: Mark Bunzel
More Info
Presented by Michelob Ultra
Blitz: Seahawks Mascot Appearance
1-2pm | Salmon for Soldiers booth
Come see Blitz, the Seahawks mascot at the Boats Afloat Show! Blitz will be onsite from 1-2pm. He will be at the Salmon for Soldiers booth for photo opportunities, and then will be exploring the show! Be sure to say “hi” and grab a pic with Blitz!
Live Music: The Wednesday Club
2 – 5 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Peoples Bank
Enjoy soft jazz and vocals from The Wednesday Club!
Seminar: Waving Hello to Swim Season
3 – 3:30 pm | Aboard the Virginia V
“Waving Hello to Swim Season”
Presenter: Drew Swanner
More Info
Tours of the Historic Virginia V
Daily, from show open to show close.
Tour the historic Virginia V steamship. Enjoy a self-paced, self-guided tour aboard the Virginia V, available daily at the Boats Afloat Show.
The ship is located on the West Dock.
Please note that due to the historic nature of the ship, it is not ADA-compliant.
Saturday, April 27th
Live Music: Edmonds-Woodway HS Jazz Quartet
11am – 1pm | Music Stage
Presented by Peoples Bank
Enjoy a lively jazz quartet from Edmonds-Woodway High School!
Kid's Toy Boat Building
12 – 4pm
Presented by Center for Wooden Boats
Lumber courtesy of Parr Lumber
Seminar: It Will Never Happen to Me
1 – 2 pm | Aboard the Virginia V
“It Will Never Happen to Me”
Presenter: Courtney Wingard
More Info
Presented by Michelob Ultra
Pirate Ship Rides
Sailings: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Location: West Dock
Ahoy, matey! The Emerald City Pirates will be at the Boats Afloat Show with their ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge – hop on board for a short ride around South Lake Union!
Rides are free, but space is limited and is first-come, first-served. Limited to 47 passengers per ride.
Live Music: The Jewel Tones
2:30– 4 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Peoples Bank
Enjoy lively Motown music from The Jewel Tones!
Tours of the Historic Virginia V
Daily, from show open to show close.
Tour the historic Virginia V steamship. Enjoy a self-paced, self-guided tour aboard the Virginia V, available daily at the Boats Afloat Show.
The ship is located on the West Dock.
Please note that due to the historic nature of the ship, it is not ADA-compliant.
Sunday, April 28th
Live Music: Edmonds-Woodway HS Jazz Quartet
11am – 1pm | Music Stage
Presented by Peoples Bank
Enjoy a lively jazz quartet from Edmonds-Woodway High School!
Kid's Toy Boat Building
12 – 4pm
Presented by Center for Wooden Boats
Lumber courtesy of Parr Lumber
Seminar: Running Your Boat with Confidence
1 – 2 pm | Aboard the Virginia V
“Running Your Boat with Confidence: Relax and Have Fun!”
Presenter: Trevor MacLachlan
More Info
Presented by Michelob Ultra
Live Music: Saint John and the Revelations
1:30 – 5 pm | Music Stage
Presented by Peoples Bank
Enjoy soft jazz and easy listening music from Saint John and the Revelations!
Tours of the Historic Virginia V
Daily, from show open to show close.
Tour the historic Virginia V steamship. Enjoy a self-paced, self-guided tour aboard the Virginia V, available daily at the Boats Afloat Show.
The ship is located on the West Dock.
Please note that due to the historic nature of the ship, it is not ADA-compliant.
