A San Diego Father’s Day weekend tradition, the San Diego Wooden Boat Festival is the premier annual event for Southern California wooden boat enthusiasts and provides a rare opportunity for the general public to view some of the most beautiful and well maintained wooden crafts up close. While this event features mostly well preserved vintage vessels there are also plenty of new crafts that have been handcrafted with skill and meticulous detail.
The festival will take place at Koehler Kraft Boatyard on June 19 and 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The weekend festivities include live music, food, a variety of booths, activities for children and a raffle with a large assortment of valuable items donated from local businesses. Proceeds from the weekend will benefit the local Sea Scouts.
Many vessels will be open to the public for on board viewing. Please note that all attendees will be required to remove their shoes before boarding any boat. We ask that you tread lightly as many of the wooden boats in the festival are very old boats.
Get tickets here!
To register your boat, fill out the Wooden Boat Festival Exhibitor Entry
For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 619-222-9051.
Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending. Check local COVID-19 restrictions and updates.
Above: The 30th Annual San Diego Wooden Boat Festival, promotional photo. Courtesy of Koehler Kraft Boatyard.