SAT, AUG 29 · Aug 29, 10:00 AM–Aug 30, 4:00 PM
Festivals Weekend plan
Sails & Sagas: A Pirate & Viking Jubilee
Sidney's two-day family festival brings living-history encampments, sea shanties, food trucks, a kids zone, and a Saturday fire show.
Sat
Aug 29
Victoria
Why it's worth going
This is the bigger Sidney family outing: enough live programming and hands-on attractions to support either a daytime pass or a full weekend visit.
What to expect
- Adult $20 Sunday or $29 Saturday; $45 weekend; children 12 and under free with paid adult; fees extra
- Family-friendly
- Food or drinks available
- Outdoor event
- Tickets required
Good to know
- Event parking is $10 per day at the Washington State Ferry terminal lot
- Saturday runs 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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