Wooden Boat Festival 2025

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is North America’s largest celebration of wooden boats – three days of boat displays, hands-on demonstrations, races, panel talks, kids’ workshops, live music and waterfront camaraderie. Plan to see a huge variety of classics, newly built wooden skiffs and serious shipwright skill in action.

Highlights

• Hundreds of wooden boats on display at Point Hudson Marina
• On-the-water races, sail-bys, and family-friendly workshops
• Talks, demos, artisan vendors, and local eats along the waterfront

Plan Your Visit

The festival hub is the Northwest Maritime Center in downtown Port Townsend. Parking is limited – arrive early or use shuttles/ferries if you can. Hotels and B&Bs sell out quickly, so book ahead if you’re staying overnight.

Ticket Info for Wooden Boat Festival

• Single-day ticket: $30.
• Three-day (Fri–Sun) pass: $55.
• Kids 12 & under: Free (when accompanied by a ticketed adult, making it an easy family day out.).

Pro Tip

Mornings are quieter on the docks and the light is perfect for photos. Pack a windbreaker, sunscreen, and maybe a snack – you’ll end up staying longer than you planned.