What’s New in 2025!

In Festival Highlights on May 6, 2025
From inspiring presentations to captivating films and hands-on demonstrations, 2025 brings fresh experiences that celebrate craftsmanship, tradition, and adventure. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store! Kiana Weltzien Brings
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Five Maritime “Must-dos” on the Olympic Peninsula

In Festival Highlights on April 29, 2025
While you’re in Washington for the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, try these nearby trips… 1. Take a Scenic Drive to Cape Flattery Lighthouse and the Makah Museum Visit the
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Meet the Artist: Aimee Stevens

In Festival Highlights on April 28, 2025
projects for Human Rights Watch, creating illustrations for animation. Aimee also enjoys facilitating workshops for adults and children, sharing her skills and encouraging people to enjoy their own creativity and
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The Resurgence of Haida Sail Making at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

In Festival Highlights on August 27, 2024
The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is thrilled to welcome members of the Haida Nation as special guests this year. We are honored to host two captivating presentations by Haida
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Jake’s Fave Five 2024

In Festival Highlights on August 26, 2024
Northwest Maritime CEO and 20-year Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival fanboy, Jake Beattie, shares his top five picks for this year’s festival.  Native Representation “For the 13,000 years that there
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The Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

In Festival Highlights on August 19, 2024
Welcome to your ultimate online guide to this year’s most anticipated wooden boat celebration! Get an exclusive preview of a story from the soon-to-be-released festival program. Explore the highlights, special
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Meet the Masters & Discover Hidden Gems

In Festival Highlights on August 14, 2024
Beyond the iconic vessels and vibrant community, the festival is a treasure trove of secret gems and expert voices. From internationally renowned folks to Emmy winners, you’ll find a diverse
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The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival: A Nearly Perfect World

In Festival Highlights on August 6, 2024
Let’s pretend there’s a nearly perfect world somewhere. A place where Mother Nature’s forces and cycles are revered, where learned skills, craftsmanship and artistry are the norm and are celebrated.
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Activities for All Ages at Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival!

In Festival Highlights on August 1, 2024
The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is packed with activities for all ages, promising a weekend full of creativity, adventure, and family fun. Get Creative with Hands-On Activities Unleash your
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Special Movie Presentation: Indigenous Films by Children of the Setting Sun Productions

In Festival Highlights on July 22, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Indigenous storytellers and filmmakers Children of the Setting Sun Productions will bring two short films to Wooden Boat Festival for Saturday night’s Movie Special:
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