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.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2023
When and where is the Wooden Boat Festival?
Port Townsend, WashingtonSeptember 8-10, 2023
Historic Point Hudson Marina
The year-round home of the 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.
- To be listed in the printed program, your application must be submitted by June 1.
- You will receive periodic emails letting you know where you are in the registration process
- When accepted, you will receive an email from the NWMC letting you know how to pay!
Cost: Boats in the Water
LOA | Passes | NWMC Member | Non-Member |
<13′ | 1 | $80 | $100 |
13’–19′ | 2 | $105 | $125 |
20’–30′ | 2 | $130 | $155 |
31’–45′ | 2 | $150 | $175 |
46’–59′ | 4 | $180 | $225 |
60’–80′ | 5 | $215 | $240 |
81′+ | 6 | $225 | $265 |
Cost: Boats on Land
Includes 2 beer tickets
LOA | Passes | NWMC Member | Non-Member |
<13′ | 1 | $75 | $80 |
13’–19′ | 1 | $100 | $105 |
20’–30′ | 1 | $110 | $120 |
31’–45′ | 1 | $120 | $140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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