Postponed to June 10, 2023
Caring for the safety and well-being of wooden boat fans has been and always will be our most important priority. As global health concerns continue to develop, our team is working diligently behind the scenes to host a safe event.
7th Annual
Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival
June 10, 2023
Friday, June 9, 2023
- 10 am – 6 pm: Boat Entrant Check-in, packets, swag bag and boat placement.
- 5-6:30 pm: VIP Welcome Reception aboard America.
Saturday, June 10, 2023
- 7-9:30 am: Final Set-up.
- 10:00 am: Open to the Public.
- 10:00 am: America tours.
- 4:30-5 pm: Closing Celebration.
- 5:30 pm: End of Public Viewing (Boats may stay until 11:00 am Sunday morning).
Sunday, June 11, 2023
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All boats and exhibitors must have removed all their property from BYC grounds.
Event for the Ages
The Balboa Yacht Club hosts the Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival on the second Saturday of June each year. You won’t want to miss this unique event featuring exceptional wooden boats on land and in the water.
Open to the Public
America Returns
The world’s most famous racing yacht is back at the Wooden Boat Festival with FREE tours and cruise tickets available for purchase. [Sail America]
Tickets are available at the event. The Wooden Boat Festival attracts nearly 4,000 people to enjoy the marine art, People’s Choice awards for best-in-class vessels, delicious food, live music and special activities. A Complimentary Shuttle runs all day for free off-site parking. Enjoy a day filled with fun on the waterfront in appreciation of the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of privately owned boats of all sizes, power and sail.
Video by Mark Rudyk
Presenting Sponsor
Official Sponsors
Clark Garvey Marine
Official Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Boatswain’s Locker
Supporting Sponsor
Lido Yacht Anchorage
Underwriter
Hirsch Pipe and Supply
Underwriter
InterSeller Web Developers
Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival Underwriters & Website Volunteers
Driver SPG
Underwriter
Cheryl & Jim Dale
Underwriter
The Barnes Family
Daniel and Elizabeth Barnes
Slater Builders
Underwriter
In Kind Sponsors
Ocean Quest
Underwriter
Island Marine Fuel
Underwriter
Simple Green
Underwriter
Newport Beach and Company
Official Sponsor
County of Orange
Underwriter
City of Newport Beach
Underwriter
Underwriter