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SEPTEMBER 11, 12, & 13, 2026

Experience the craft and beauty of wooden boats at North America's largest wooden boat festival! Learn from experts, and create unforgettable memories with your family at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival!!

Highlights

From the Desk of the Festival Director: Sometimes a Story Finds You

June 2, 2026

Every year, I come across hundreds of boats, books, and stories that could be part of the Wooden Boat Festival.…

Comrade: A Boat Built on Perseverance

June 2, 2026

A boat conceived during the Great Depression is still creating connections nearly one hundred years later. She has passed through…

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Fun for Kids

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is a place for kids of all ages. Kids 12 and under get into Festival for free (when accompanied by a ticket-paying adult).

Live Music

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians on the Main Stage at Bar Harbor all weekend long! Find music and dancing for festival-goers of all ages, all day every day

Hands-on Activities

There are so many ways to make, try, and learn things during festival. Find hands-on activities for all ages in the Woodworking Tent and throughout Festival grounds—from beginners to craftsmen looking to sharpen their skills

Photos Luc Schoonjans