Festival News
Your Local Viking Shipbuilder
June 16, 2026
Built for the History Channel by master boatbuilder and owner Jay Smith, the boat showcases the practical ingenuity of Viking…
From the Desk of the Festival Director: How Do We Know?
June 16, 2026
I get a lot of calls and emails from people telling me about potential speakers – which I love because…
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
Getting Here
So glad you're planning to come to Wooden Boat Festival! Get Directions, Travel Tips, Parking Information and More
Learn More
2026 Wooden Boats
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Yankee Dime -
Jean Alden -
Martha -
Lukey -
Ariel of Victoria -
ClassAct -
Carmelita -
Isobar -
Burns Cove -
Ellie K -
KESTREL -
Monk Skiff -
Poulsbo -
Atkins Runabout Skiff -
Integrity -
Sid Skiff -
Wren -
Eliza -
Svvalen -
Puffin -
Sequel -
Isswat -
Houat -
Veteran -
Klara -
Grasshopper -
JD Crow -
LACEY -
Happy -
Rowena -
PattyB -
Draiodoir -
Gokstad Faering -
Tjeld -
L K Patience -
discovery -
Araminta -
Deja Vu -
Blackbeard ii -
Camelot -
NOMAD -
Nicola B -
Schooner Lavengro -
Grace O'Malley -
Glorybe -
SCOUT -
Buʔqʷ -
Dorjun -
Dodo -
Zostera
See the Boats Coming in 2026
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Header Photo by Mitchel Osborne. Video clips by Julie Sotomura
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