Swap Meet
Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 8 AM–2 PM
The Marine Thrift Swap Meet, organized by Northwest Maritime, happens each April in Port Townsend’s Boat Haven. Bring your cash and stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, supplies, and more.
Location
The majority of the event will be held in the parking area of the Shipwrights Co-Op on the far side of their large building facing the water. There will also be a few vendors setting up in the lot across from Marine Thrift, 315B Haines Place, Port Townsend, WA.
Want to sell at the Swap Meet?
Clean out your shop, empty your garage and turn your old stuff into cash. It’s free to sell. Note that at the end of the day, you can donate your unsold items to Marine Thrift and get a tax-deductible receipt! Read the rules and register to sell.
- Set up is from 7 AM-8 AM. You can bring a vehicle to unload at the site but please park it along the waterfront or the Park and Ride by Safeway prior to 8 AM.
- Please, do not park in spaces used by nearby businesses for any reason. Do not block the road.
- See David White and his crew for guidance. Spaces will not be marked out ahead of time so let us help you find a spot. Please share the space with others. There will be volunteers, staff and signage to help from 7 AM until the close of business.
- Swap Meet location is in Boat Haven. A few spaces will fit in the gravel lot across from Marine Thrift. The major body of the event will be located in the parking area of Shipwright’s Co-Op. Signs and staff will help direct you and buyers to the location.
- If you find yourself in a space against a fence or wall you may carefully lean large items against it. Please take care of the building and be aware of barbed wire. There will be a boat parked in Shipwright’s lot – give them a bit of room and don’t lean things against boats.
- Hours of operation: 8 AM-2 PM
- We do not provide tables, chairs, tents, tarps, etc… Please enjoy the coordination of the space and advertising of the event, but bring your own gear and be prepared for all sorts of weather.
- Break down by 3 PM. Please leave no trace, and remember that donations will be accepted at Marine Thrift —See David at the Marine Thrift across the street in the boat yard.
- Everyone have a good time and sell lots of boat parts!
Interested in volunteering at the Swap Meet?
A handful of volunteers help to make the Marine Thrift Swap Meet happen each year. We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in helping out. Please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@nwmaritime.org or 360.316.1570 or 360.385.3628 x115.
