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The Snohomish County Arts Commission is proud to announce the first-ever Kayak Point Arts Festival, a free, family-friendly, music-centered event taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Kayak Point Regional Park (15610 Marine Dr, Stanwood, WA 98292).

This all-day celebration of local music and community will feature live performances by six bands across a range of genres—including indie pop, R&B, hip hop, 90s covers, and funk. The event is open to the public, and admission and parking are completely free. Performances will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Performers include LAKE, Cumulus, Heavy Bloom, Neon Brass Party, RNNRS, and No Recess.

Festivalgoers are encouraged to bring picnic lunches, folding chairs, and blankets to enjoy the music in comfort. Ice cream and food trucks will be on-site offering frozen treats and foods for purchase.

FAQs

About Kayak Point

The "crown jewel" of Snohomish County Parks, Kayak Point lives up to its name; it's the perfect place for maritime adventure. Located on the coast of Puget Sound/the Salish Sea, "Kayak" is a 670-acre playground of forest trails, driftwood, coastal cliffs, and briny saltwater. Rounding out the experience are a yurt village, a boat launch, covered picnic tables, a playground, and a brand-new fishing pier.

If you've been, you know. If you haven't been... it's time to check it out.

Kayak Point is just north of Everett, west of Marysville/Tulalip, and south of Stanwood. Here's a map pin to help you find it.

Rain or shine?

Rain or shine! We have a covered stage and covered shelters are available.

Is it actually free? How?

Great question. Yes, it's 100% free, including parking. This event is brought to you by the Snohomish County 1% for the Arts Fund. This fund is stewarded by the county's Arts Commission. Public money for the arts is going to local artists and artisans as part of this event. Be sure to thank the musicians and food truck chefs who contribute their work to the local creative economy!

What's the creative economy?

The "creative economy" refers to paid jobs for artists of all kinds -- graphic designers, musicians, sculptors, web developers, and more. The Creative Economy in Washington State generates $43.2B a year and makes up a whopping 8.7% of the state's GDP. This is why we aim to pay artists fair wages for their work: what's good for artists is good for the local economy! Learn more here -- Creative Economy - ArtsWA

Why Kayak Point?

The north part of Snohomish County has been historically underserved when it comes to public art. We wanted to produce a festival that wasn't urban, but rather drew folks to a more rural area. Plus, have you seen Kayak Point? It's so beautiful!

How can I get involved?

Want to volunteer? You're the best!

Reach out to Richard via email and mention "Kayak Point volunteer" in the subject line: richard.porter@snoco.org

What was that about parking?

Parking is free but limited to 400 spaces. It's highly recommended that you carpool if you plan to bring friends and family.

The Lineup

LAKE – Indie pop. 4:30-5:30

Known as the band who composed the outro theme song for “Adventure Time,” this trio of Whidbey Island musicians make music with pithy lyrics for thinking people, music that is unmoored from time. Is it jangly 90s pop? 1970s disco? Yes to all of the above! And it is highly danceable.

Music | LAKE

Cumulus – Indie pop. 3:00-4:00

Drum machines, electric keys, and hazy guitar lines back crystalline female vocals as Alex Lockhart and company bring emotive music into their melodic musical craft.

Music | Cumulus

Neon Brass Party – Brassy dance numbers. 1:45-2:30

Imagine a dozen and a half people dressed in bright neon colors, playing brass instruments and dancing around. Yes, it’s a neon brass party and, yes, it’s a heck of a lot of fun!

Neon Brass Party (@neonbrassparty) • Instagram photos and videos

Heavy Bloom – Modern R&B and soul. 12:30-1:15

Funky beats meet sinuous vocal melodies when this soulful, ultramodern-sounding band takes the stage. Best known for their 90s influence, Heavy Bloom are just plain made for dancing.

Music | Heavy Bloom

RNNRS – Hip hop. 11:15-12:00

Trading lines over live samples, Everett rappers Moth1ne and T11 bring witty lyricism and killer hooks to their mixtapes.

RNNRS SUMMER MIX | RNNRS

No Recess – 90s cover band. 10:00-11:00

The Guitar Circle, Everett’s school of rock, presents this all-kids lineup. No Recess flawlessly cover all of the 90s hits that you know. Alternative rock isn’t classic rock yet. Right?

Right?

This event is made possible through collaboration between the Snohomish County Arts Commission, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Discover Snohomish County, and the offices of county councilmembers Nate Nehring and Megan Dunn.

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