The 2026 Seafair multiple festivals and events run July 21-Aug 2, featuring Fleet Week, the Torchlight Parade, the Classic Car Show, Hydroplane Races on Lake Washington, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, along with other events like the Seafair Triathlon and the Torchlight Run, all rolled into one big festival.
For maps, details, schedules, and tickets see the Seafair Weekend Festival 2026 guide at www.seafair.org/seafair-weekend-festival/. Here are some of the highlights:
- Military Fleet Week, July 21 fleet parade viewed from Pier 62; July 22-24 ship tours at Pier 66 10am to 7pm; dates and times confirmed prior to the event; enjoy music, meet the sailors at Seattle’s Waterfront (free event)
- Torchlight Parade, July 25 starting at 7:30pm along Alaskan Way (online tickets for various viewing zones)
- Hydroplane Races, July 31-Aug. 2, 8:30am to 6pm; Apollo Cup, Grand Prix, Vintage, and Junior Races (free general admission on Friday; tickets required for Sat. and Sun.)
- Air Show, July 31-Aug. 2 from 8:30am to 6pm; performances by the Blue Angels, Boeing 737, Marine Corps F-35B, Apache Attack Helicopter, Aerobatic Team, and others (boaters can watch overhead while anchored in Lake WA; general admission by land)
- Classic Car Show, Aug 1-2; cars parked along Lake Washington Blvd. (general admission ticket to Seafair)
Special Tickets available online for private box seating to enjoy the hydroplane races and air show include The Deck, Captain’s Club, and Grandstand Seating.
Log Boom for Boaters – recreational boaters can tie up to the Seafair Log Boom (anchored logs) which provides the best views of the hydro races while also enjoying the air show. Log Booms are reserved for paid customers with passes. Passes for the different log boom zones (based on boat length) can be purchased online. Boaters must sign a Waiver, downloadable online. For more details, a map, and to purchase passes, click HERE.
Hydroplane Photo Credit: Eric Werner
Blue Angles Photo: Seafair.org
Captain’s Club: Seafair.org
