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.
Returning boaters—please note that our application process has changed for 2024. Review the "How do I apply?" section below to learn more.
When and where is the Wooden Boat Festival?
Port Townsend, Washington
September 5-7, 2025
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 | $240 |
| 81′+ | 6 | $265 |
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 |
