on the same day, the Anacortes Music Project (AMP) will return to Causland Park in Old Town Anacortes to present its annual Shipwreck Music Fest.Īnacortes band Enduro performing at last year's Shipwreck Music Fest. The free, family-friendly event has also inspired other community organizations to get in on the fun. These days, it's organized by the Fidalgo Island Rotary Club and has expanded way beyond its original scope. If you detect a maritime theme, it's because when Shipwreck Fest started 39 years ago, it was helmed by local commercial fisher-folks who were selling their used fishing gear as yard art along Commercial Avenue. ![]() (Pro tip: Some businesses and booths will get their start at dawn, just like fishermen often do, so it might behoove you to show up early to cast your bargaining net.) Bring cash, something to carry your finds in and a sense of adventure. to stroll along the city's Commercial Avenue and see what catches your eye. ![]() To take part in the treasure hunt, simply show up anytime between 8 a.m to 4 p.m. When Shipwreck Fest returns to the streets of Anacortes Saturday, July 16, treasure-seekers looking for unique finds won't have to dive down to long-submerged watercraft to uncover them.Īn estimated 400 vendors will be taking part in the annual flea market, where people will be selling everything from antiques to collectibles, furniture, sporting goods, crafting supplies, fine art, not-so-fine art, food and an esoteric accumulation of goods of the kind one might find at a neighborhood garage sale.
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