Richmond Maritime Festival - Aug 24-25

The 21st annual Richmond Maritime Festival takes place Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 from 11:00am to 6:00pm, at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. This 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.

Located along the Steveston Channel on the south arm of the Fraser River, Britannia Shipyards represents an important era in the historical development of Richmond. History buffs won't want to miss exploring the 12 heritage buildings that tell the many stories of past multicultural residents and fisheries workers of Chinese, European, Indigenous, and Japanese descent.

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Dr, Richmond

Visit Richmond Maritime Festival for more details.