Missy Goes Boating

Wooden Boat Festival 2025
2025-09-05 09:00 - 2025-09-07 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Point Hudson Marina, 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA.
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.

NYBA Boats Afloat Show
2025-09-11 10:00 - 2025-09-14 18:00 | South Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, United States
Boats Afloat Show is the Pacific Northwest’s largest floating boat show, set on the scenic shores of South Lake Union. Over four days the show brings a wide range of boats and marine exhibitors together with free seminars, kids’ activities on the weekend, live music and local food vendors.
Dates & Hours for Boats Afloat Show

Thursday, September 11: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Friday, September 12: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Saturday, September 13: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Sunday, September 14: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Tickets

General Admission: Adults $24, Teens (13–17) $7.
Children 12 & Under: Free​Purchase tickets online in advance to skip the line and save.

Event Highlights
Here are some highlights of what you’ll experience:

In-water displays across South Lake Union showcasing powerboats, sailboats and tenders.
Free on-site seminars and curated events that cover maintenance, tech and cruising topics.
Family-friendly programming including kids’ boat-building activities on weekend days.
Meet and interact with top marine professionals.
Special show pricing from brokers and exhibitors, plus opportunities for sea trials via exhibitors.

Visitor Info

Parking: Available nearby; consider public transportation for convenience.
Pet Policy: Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome, but please note they are not allowed on the boats.
Accessibility: The venue is accessible to all visitors.​

For tickets, detailed schedules, and more information, visit the Boats Afloat Show.
