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Richmond Maritime Festival August 24–25

Richmond Maritime Festival

Aug 8, 2024

The 21st annual Richmond Maritime Festival takes place Aug. 24–25, 2024, at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the history of Steveston with maritime-themed programming that spans live music, art installations, and more.

Children can learn to crochet sea creatures, make origami, and encounter sea-inspired puppets like Lulu the Mermaid and Rikki the Rat. Boat enthusiasts can get up close to the SS Master tugboat, MV Gikumi, and more beautifully restored wooden boats. Musicians like Norine Braun, The Seabillys, and more will keep spirits high across the 8-acre historic site, which will also feature more than 10 different food trucks.

History buffs will want to explore the heritage buildings that once housed multicultural residents and fisheries workers. 

Ticket Price
Free

Address
5180 Westwater Dr
Richmond, BC V7E 6P3

Website:
https://richmondmaritimefestival.ca/

Image
Courtesy of the Richmond Maritime Festival

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