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Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival Returns to Balboa Yacht Club June 7-8
By NB Indy staff
The 8th Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival will return to the Balboa Yacht Club , June 7 – 8 , 2024 with more than 40 wooden vessels of all sizes on display , and a collection of master artisans and craftsmen at work .
This year ’ s festival theme is “ The Art & Craft of the Wooden Boat ” in celebration of the creative artistry , intricate craftsmanship , and timeless beauty of wooden boats .
“ Event guests will be able to immerse themselves in the centuries-old artform of wooden boat building , and the fine woodworking and artistic details that adorn the boats ,” said event chair Stephen Paljieg . “ This year ’ s event will be bigger and better than ever . Its theme captures the essence of the passion and artistry behind these magnificent , one-of-a-kind watercrafts and the inclusion of the master craftsmen who build and keep them in ‘ Bristol condition ’ takes it to a whole new level of experience .”
In 2017 , the event was officially recognized by the Orange County Board of Supervisors , who proclaimed the
Boat at the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival . Photo by Jim Collins
second weekend in June the “ Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival Weekend .”
Event guests will be able to stroll the Balboa Yacht Club docks , board the wooden boats that have come for the festival and talk to owners about what makes their wooden vessel special .
There ’ s also an opportunity to step back in time to cruise aboard the America – a replica of the 139-foot wooden sailing yacht that won the historic Royal Yacht Squadron ’ s 100 Guinea Cup race in 1851 .
There will be plenty to do on land where maritime craftsman will be at work , guest speakers will be telling tales of experiences with wooden boats , and plein air artists will be capturing the beauty of the boats in Newport Harbor . Add live music , activities for kids , specialty craft cocktails with artisan foods and you ’ ve got something for everyone on Saturday , June 8 .
A first this year : an expansion of the weekend ’ s festivities to an Inaugural Opening Night on Friday , June 7 .
The evening will include cocktails and appetizers aboard the America , early access to tour some of the amazing boats and craftsmen exhibits . Dinner , music and a live auction under the stars will follow .
The 2024 Newport Beach Wooden Festival is hosted by Balboa Yacht Club in collaboration with the City of Newport Beach , the County of Orange , and Visit Newport / Newport Beach & Co .
The Balboa Yacht Club is at 1801 Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar .
The 2024 Newport Beach Wooden Festival is hosted by Balboa Yacht Club in collaboration with the City of Newport Beach , the County of Orange and Visit Newport Beach / Newport Beach & Co .
Festival tickets are $ 15 , Cruises on the America are $ 75 , Inaugural Opening Night tickets are $ 175 . Children under 12 are free . All tickets can be purchased in advance online . Saturday Festival Tickets can also be purchased at the gate on the day of the event ( June 8 ).
Visit https :// www . newportbeachwoodenboatfestival . com for tickets and more information .
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