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Celebrate Olympia Harbor Days at the Waterfront

Aug 25, 2026, 4:31 PM

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Katerina Wearn

Originally published on South Sound.

Olympia Harbor Days is bringing three days of maritime history, waterfront fun, and tugboat action to Percival Landing and Port Plaza Sept. 4–6.

A South Sound tradition since 1974, the free festival celebrates the region’s heritage with historic vessels, walk-aboard tugboat tours, live music, and food and craft vendors. This year, attendees can also hunt for hidden ducks throughout the festival and sweeten their outing up with Port Plaza’s new cake walk.

The event’s largest splash will come Sunday at noon, when tugboats take to the water for the annual races. Get more event details here.

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