Boat Application

Start telling your boat's story

Did you build your boat from the ground up? Sail on her as a child before being reunited years later as an adult? Your wooden boat has a story, and the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is the place to tell it. Keep reading to find out how you can exhibit your boat in the next Festival. Your application process starts here.

Application is Closed for 2025

When and where is the Wooden Boat Festival?

Port Townsend, Washington
September 11-13, 2026
Historic Point Hudson Marina

The year-round home of the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival since 1977.

How do I apply?

  • Read all of the information on this page.
  • Complete the entire application—linked at the bottom once live—including waivers.
  • Pay the fee. Note: This does not mean you have been accepted into Festival.
  • If you are not accepted, you will be sent an email notification and refunded your fee promptly.
  • If you are accepted, you will be sent an email notification that you have been accepted with more information about participating in Wooden Boat Festival.
  • You will receive periodic emails letting you know where you are in the registration process.
    • You will receive periodic emails letting you know where you are in the registration process
    • In Mid-August, you will receive arrival information from the Harbormaster.

      Cost: Boats in the Water

      LOA Passes Cost
      <13′ 1 $100
      13’–19′ 2 $125
      20’–30′ 2 $155
      31’–45′ 2 $175
      46’–59′ 4 $225
      60’–80′ 5 $275
      81′+ 6 $330

      Cost: Boats on Land

      Includes 2 beer tickets

      LOA Passes Cost
      <13′ 1 $80
      13’–19′ 1 $105
      20’–30′ 1 $120
      31’–45′ 1 $140

      Frequently Asked Questions

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