Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2026: Full Schedule

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11:00am PDT

Saturday September 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

Artists

Levy Hoffman and Barnes

Port Townsend's premier Argentine Tango Trio featuring Bertram Levy on b2andoneon, Ryan Hoffman on guitar and Danny Barnes on tuba

Saturday September 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Music Main Stage

Music

12:00pm PDT

The Shifty Sailors

Saturday September 12, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT

Music Main Stage

Artists

We are a maritime singing group from Whidbey Island. We've been singing in this area and beyond for over 30 years. We've sung at Wooden Boat many times. You already know everything you need to know about us.

Saturday September 12, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Music Main Stage

Music

1:00pm PDT

Combo Choro

Saturday September 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Music Main Stage

Artists

Combo Choro

Combo Choro plays acoustic Brazilian music. We play the music of Choro, the first music of Brazil, along with Samba and Baião, from the Northeast of Brazil. Choro, Portuguese for "cry" or "lament"is an instrumental Brazilian popular music genre which originated in 19th century... Read More →

Saturday September 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Music Main Stage

Music

1:00pm PDT

Maritime Music 102: After The Days of Sail

Saturday September 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Maritime Music at the Marina Room

How did songs sung by sailors to support their work and for their entertainment (see Maritime Music 101) come down to us over the years. How do the maritime songs and shanties sung today relate to the songs as sung long ago? Come and learn a little bit more about the songs we sing. (Chuck Lentz, Mike James)

Saturday September 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Music

2:00pm PDT

Helen G: Sad Songs and Singalongs

Saturday September 12, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Helen Gilbert has been around folk music from Britain and America all of her life. She will sing unaccompanied songs of the sea – focusing on sad songs but interspersing them with singalong-able shanties which have easy choruses that attendees may join in on.

Saturday September 12, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Music

2:00pm PDT

Trevor Ras

Saturday September 12, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Music Main Stage

Artists

Trevor Ras

Catchy melodies, thoughtful lyrics and his soulful saxophone blend with a penchant for sailing, loop pedals, and campfire sing-a-longs to give Trevor Ras a unique style- one that lands him comfortably between Ed Sheeren, Jimmy Buffett, and Van Morrison. His live shows bring a special... Read More →

Saturday September 12, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Music Main Stage

Music

3:00pm PDT

Badd Dog Blues Society

Saturday September 12, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Music Main Stage

Artists

Badd Dog Blues Society

Andy "Badd Dog" Koch has brought together an up-tempo ensemble sure to please blues lovers everywhere. You’ll be in for an evening to remember as Andy and his band wind their way from Main Street to the Back Alleys of the Blues – dancing, singing and howling the night away.
Formed in 1995, The Badd Dog Blues Society tours steadily, from the Mountains to the Islands, Alaska to Mexico, Regulars on the Olympic Peninsula as well. Proud to be keeping the Blues, a True American Art-Form Alive! Andy's Love for the Blues shines through the music, making for for a... Read More →

Saturday September 12, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Music Main Stage

Music

3:00pm PDT

Peter Rothbart: Original Maritime Music

Saturday September 12, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Peter Rothbart is a Seattle based, award winning folk singer and songwriter. He will present maritime themed songs with emotionally resonant lyrics, powerful vocals and a commanding guitar style.

Saturday September 12, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Music

4:00pm PDT

Gather Round

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT

Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Gather Round is a Seattle based a capella vocal ensemble headed by Peter Rothbart. Drawing from a range of musical traditions, they blend close harmonies, deeply-rooted folk sensibilities and a spirit of shared song into music that feels vividly joyful and alive.

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Music

4:15pm PDT

SLOWBURN

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:15pm - 5:45pm PDT

Music Main Stage

Artists

SLOWBURN

Classic Rock from the 70's 80's and 90's

Saturday September 12, 2026 4:15pm - 5:45pm PDT
Music Main Stage

Music

5:00pm PDT

Singing In Public workshop

Saturday September 12, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT

Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Have you wanted to attend the very popular evening shanty singing sessions at the Festival but hesitated because singing in public is something you have never, ever done? All of us have had this experience at one point or another. Come to this workshop and get introduced to how a shanty session works, how you might participate and, most importantly of all, pick up some tips about delivering a song. Oh, and practice out loud right in the workshop! (Chuck Lentz, Helen Gilbert, Peter Rothbart)

Saturday September 12, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Music

6:00pm PDT

Pete Seeger Sing-Along

Saturday September 12, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Adventure Stage

The Pete Seeger Sing-Along returns to the Festival for the 4th time. Pete was a wooden boat guy, so we decided the Wooden Boat Festival would be a good place to sing his timeless songs. Each year we fill the room with song and life, where every voice is welcome, lyrics are provided, and the spirit of Pete Seeger fills our souls. Songs are led by Tom Shindler and other Peninsula Musicians, but all of you are the real stars.

Speakers

Tom Shindler

Saturday September 12, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Adventure Stage

Music

6:15pm PDT

The Randall Wolf Band

Saturday September 12, 2026 6:15pm - Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00pm PDT

Music Main Stage

Artists

The Randall Wolf Band

Originating here in the Pacific Northwest, The Randall Wolf Band is more than a collective of musicians—it's a high-energy sonic harmonic. Led by the raw energy of Josh Randall Turner on vocals, Jeremiah (Bookie) Turner on guitar, Jason Mogi on drums, Kim Trenerry on bass, and Ken... Read More →

Saturday September 12, 2026 6:15pm - Sunday September 13, 2026 8:00pm PDT
Music Main Stage

Music

7:00pm PDT

Shanty Sing: Sea Shanty Sing a long

Saturday September 12, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Two of the most popular events at the WBF every year are the Friday and Saturday
evening Shanty Sessions that get going in the Marina Room at 7:00 p.m. A
crowded and friendly hall full of people singing with enthusiasm is an experience
you don’t forget easily! We call these “Shanty” sessions but the songs that get
sung go well beyond the simple work songs that are true shanties. There are also
traditional songs sung by sailors for entertainment in the days of sail and there are
more recently composed songs that evoke all aspects of the maritime life. All of
these songs and music fall under the umbrella of Maritime Music and the WBF, in
conjunction with Maritime Folknet, is proud to present programs and performances
of Maritime Music as a part of the culture and history of the sea.

Saturday September 12, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Maritime Music at the Marina Room

Music

9:00pm PDT

Uncle Funk and the Dope 6

Saturday September 12, 2026 9:00pm - Sunday September 13, 2026 11:30pm PDT

Music Main Stage

Artists

Uncle Funk and the Dope 6

7 piece fun infused, energetic dance band based in Port Townsend

Saturday September 12, 2026 9:00pm - Sunday September 13, 2026 11:30pm PDT
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