PORT ANGELES — The Port of Port Angeles will host its Maritime Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The activities will be in the east parking lot at the Port Angeles Boathaven, 800 W. Boathaven Drive, Port Angeles.
“This event is all about honoring our maritime heritage while looking toward the future,” said Caleb McMahon, the port’s director of economic development. “We’re proud to bring the community together to celebrate the incredible work happening on our waterfront and the people who make it possible.”
Prior to the opening of the festival, a Flounder Derby will kick off at dawn. Awards will be presented at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Also, the Port Angeles Yacht Club will conduct a boat parade along the Port Angeles Waterfront starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Contestants in the Flounder Derby must preregister at www.maritimefestival.org.
Other festival highlights include:
• U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescue demonstration at noon Saturday and Sunday.
• Fishing simulator by Batson Enterprises on Saturday only.
• Waterfront tours with the three port commissioners on Saturday only.
• Youth activities and maritime-themed games.
• Educational booths with representatives from local maritime businesses, schools and training programs.
• Live music featuring the Port Angeles High School Jazz Band at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Black Diamond Junction at 4 p.m. Saturday, Gristle at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, and Whiskey and Brine at 3 p.m. Sunday.
• Food trucks from Frugal’s Burgers, Pizza Hut, Dragon’s Brew Coffee and Joey’s Ice Cream.
For more information, visit www.maritimefestival.org.
