A “Top 20 Event for the Southeast”, the popular Wooden Boat Show returns to Beaufort's Front Street May 4th to entertain and educate boaters, tourists and area residents. Thanks to great participation, attendance and sponsors, this is the longest ongoing wooden boat show in the Southeast! 

Sponsorships for the 2024 WBS begin at $150.00 for the Spritsail level, $300.00 for Shad Boat level, $500.00 for Surf Boat level, and $1,000.00 for Sharpie level.

Benefits include:

• Your banner/name displayed in the Watercraft Center Recognition in the event program and on the Wooden Boat Show webpage
• Food, Music and Beer/Wine
• Wooden Boat Show hats
• Wooden Boat Show poster (beginning at $300.00 level)
• The joy of supporting our community, our maritime heritage and the Museum!

Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or prefer to keep your feet on dry land, the Annual Wooden Boat Show has activities for all ages. This free event, held each year on the first Saturday in May, celebrates the art of North Carolina traditional wooden boatbuilding and the sport of boat racing. Dozens of handcrafted wooden boats will be on display along with nautical demonstrations and activities for children.