What a weekend! The 48th annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival was nothing short of extraordinary. Fog, rain, or shine—you showed up. For three days, the waterfront came alive with boats of every shape and size, lively docks, packed presentations, music and dancing, and the kind of community spirit you can only find here in Port Townsend.
Now that the sails are furled and the docks are quiet again, we want to take a moment to reflect and to say thank you.
The Wooden Boat Festival exists because of you—our vibrant, dedicated, boat-loving community. Whether you joined us as a sponsor, volunteer, vendor, presenter, boat owner, or guest, you are what brings this event to life. Together, we’ve created more than just a festival—it’s a labor of love that celebrates tradition, craftsmanship, and connection.
A few special shout-outs:
Boat owners
You are the soul of this Festival. Thank you for bringing your floating works of art to share with us all.
Presenters & vendors
Your stories, skills, and passion filled every corner of the grounds with knowledge and inspiration.
Captains, staff, & every single volunteer
You are the heart and backbone of this Festival. Your leadership, energy, laughter, and sheer hard work make the magic happen.
Our generous sponsors
Thank you for fueling this celebration with your support. Your partnership makes it possible for us to keep this tradition alive and thriving.
Our neighbors at Point Hudson, the Port of Port Townsend, & community partners
Thank you for opening your waterfront, your support, and for helping keep everything running smoothly.
From all of us at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival and Northwest Maritime: Thank you for being part of this tradition. What we create together each year is truly special. We hope to see you back on the waterfront for the next Wooden Boat Festival, September 11–13, 2026.
We’ve gathered some of our favorite moments—boats, people, and the joy that made this year’s Festival unforgettable. Check out the 2025 photo gallery below and relive the weekend!
Photos by Luc Schoonjans, Mark Cole, Elisabeth Mention, Carole Huelsberg, Nora Phillips, Tim Murray, and NWM Staff
