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About Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival unfolds along the scenic waterfront at the Northwest Maritime Center and Point Hudson Marina, located at 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. This beloved waterfront festival grounds feature a main-stage area at Bar Harbor and a network of tents and docks snaking along the pier and shoreline. Expect a family-friendly, drop-in atmosphere with hundreds of boats on display and a packed three-day schedule that blends demonstrations, talks, and live performances. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats, plan your visit, and make the most of nearby lodging and dining options.
Seating for talks and demos is first-come, first-served and there isn’t a published, centralized seating chart for the entire grounds. Parking is limited, so plan ahead: use the Park & Ride at Haines Place with free shuttles to the festival, and take advantage of ADA parking and designated drop-off zones. Jefferson Transit offers a downtown shuttle service to help you move around town. For lodging and meals, consider staying at NWMC-owned The Swan Hotel or nearby options like The Bishop Hotel, The Waterstreet Hotel, The Palace Hotel, and Port Townsend Inn. When you’re here, you’ll want to catch the main-stage performances at Bar Harbor, Sail By on Sunday, and other signature events tied to R2AK and SEVENTY48 races. Secure your seats and plan your visit with our insider tips and partner recommendations.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue: Northwest Maritime Center & Point Hudson Marina, 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
- Venue type: Waterfront festival grounds with main-stage areas (Bar Harbor) and multiple tents and docks along the Port Townsend waterfront.
- Capacity/attendance: No official published capacity; attendance estimates range up to about 20,000–30,000 across three days, with hundreds of boats. (Examples: 200+ boats and 12k+ ticket holders in some years.)
- Parking/Transit: Parking is limited; Park & Ride at Haines Place with free shuttles to the festival; ADA parking and drop-off zones available; Jefferson Transit offers downtown shuttle service.
- Seating: Seating in talks/demos is first-come, first-served; no public seating chart is published for the entire grounds.
- Nearby hotels: The Swan Hotel (NWMC-owned), The Bishop Hotel, The Waterstreet Hotel, The Palace Hotel, Port Townsend Inn, among others.
- Notable events hosted: Main Stage performances at Bar Harbor, Sail By on Sunday, Lifetime Achievement Awards, and related events tied to R2AK and SEVENTY48 races.