Fremantle Blessing of the Fleet Festival Sun 30 Oct 2016 2:00pm – 9:00pm WA Maritime Museum Now in its 68th year, the Fremantle Blessing of the Fleet Festival is a celebration of fishing traditions and community. Experience the colourful pageantry and excitement of the day culminating in fireworks at 8pm on the beautiful waters of the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. From 21 – 30 October the WA Maritime Museum is hosting a Blessing of the Fleet exhibition including a special documentary from 28 – 30 October. Also part of the Festival, the Australian Specialty Coffee Making Championships will take place in the afternoon and evening of Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 at the WA Shipwrecks Museum.