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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Global Gathering: Women Boatbuilders Convene at Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

In Festival Highlights on July 15, 2024
We’re shining a spotlight on the incredible women who are making waves in the maritime trades. This year, we’re excited to welcome the Women in Boatbuilding (WIBB) community and the
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Take Me to the Water: A New Exhibit Profiling Black Mariners

In Festival Highlights on July 8, 2024
We are thrilled to welcome “Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific”* to the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival as a special exhibition this year. The exhibit
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Dive into Marine Science at This Year’s Wooden Boat Festival!

In Festival Highlights on July 1, 2024
We are thrilled to announce another exciting new addition to this year’s Wooden Boat Festival: the Marine Science & Stewardship Stage! This stage is a must-visit for anyone passionate about
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What’s New in 2024!

In Festival Highlights on May 31, 2024
This year’s festival promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with a range of new exhibits and activities designed to captivate and inspire visitors of all generations. Here’s
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