Wooden Boat Festival
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind waterfront festival in Olympia!
The Olympia Wooden Boat Festival is back for 2025! Spend the weekend by the water enjoying the fresh air, local handmade goods, food vendors, live music, and, of course, tons of gorgeous wooden boats.
When & Where
The Olympia Wooden Boat Festival has been a prized community tradition for over 45 years. Taking place each Mother’s Day weekend at Percival Landing, this waterfront event brings together visitors, local artists, and boat enthusiasts for a weekend of maritime charm and celebration.
Percival Landing
217 Thurston Ave NW
Olympia, WA
Saturday, May 10, 2025
10am-6pm
Sunday, May 11, 2025
11am-5pm
Things to See and Do
Visitors can admire various historic and modern wooden boats while hearing stories from their captains about the craftsmanship, restoration, and adventures behind each vessel. Local artists showcase handcrafted goods along the boardwalk, some even creating new pieces right before your eyes.
Local food vendors offer delicious bites to enjoy while listening to live music in the park. Scenic waterfront views and local charm make the Olympia Wooden Boat Fair the perfect way to celebrate spring with family and friends.
Set sail for adventure at the Olympia Wooden Boat Fair! Find places to stay, fun things to do, and tasty restaurants, and plan your visit today.
Olympia Wooden Boat Festival
The Olympia Wooden Boat Festival has been held every year on Mother's Day weekend for over 40 years, this year it will be on May 10th and 11th. We celebrate wooden boats…