The Port of Toledo is celebrating our maritime heritage at our 20th annual Toledo Wooden Boat Show. As a free community event, this celebration of maritime heritage and craftsmanship draws enthusiasts and families alike, offering a unique experience while showcasing the rich maritime culture of our region.

Through captivating demonstrations, educational exhibits, and engaging activities, attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of wooden boat craftsmanship.

An assortment of boats will be displayed including classic vessels, unique owner-built boats, as well as the Port’s trio of Teak Ladies. Attendees can admire the craftsmanship of the wooden boats, take a supervised splash in a kayak or rowboat, meet exhibitors, enjoy live music, and observe boat building in action. The featured and crowd favored event, the Georgia Pacific Containerboard Boat Contest, challenges families and community groups to design the best and fastest water-worthy boat from cardboard.

Schedule:

August 16, 2025

8:00 AM Enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Pavilion!By the Toledo Chamber of Commerce
8:00 AM Port Booth opens for registrations
10:00 AM Wooden Boat Show opens: Kids activities, poker paddle, vendors, silent auction, & more!
11:00 AM & 12:30 PM Kayak Safety: Rescue & Rolling Demonstration
1:00 PM Georgia Pacific Containerboard Boat Race - Starts at the marina. Awards for race winners, the Most Spectacular Sinking, and People's Choice wilt be presented at Pavilion stage directly after races.
5:00 PM Silent Auction & Kids Boat Building closes.
Treasure Hunt and Poker Paddle winners announced at Port Booth.
6:00 PM Show closes for the night

BOAT BUILDING DEMONSTRATIONS

10:15 Oar Carving
11:15 Steam Bending
12:15 Boat Plank Caulking
2:15 Steam Bending
3:15 Boat Plank Caulking

Live Music

11am - 12pm
Whole Lotta Louis
Jump blues and swing

12:25 -1:30 PM
Ty Curtis Band
Rock-n-blues

2:30 - 3:30 PM
Mariachi Cuervo
Mexican folk music

3:45pm - 4:45 PM
Henry Cooper
Blues

5:15 - 6:00 PM
MacKenzie Maxon
Country (Toledo's Own)

August 17, 2025

8:00 AM RISE & SHINE with Pancakes at the Pavilion! By the Toledo Chamber of Commerce
10:00 AM Wooden Boat Show opens: Kids activities, poker paddle, vendors, silent auction, & more!
11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Kayak Safety: Rescue & Roiling Demonstration
1:20 PM Sailor Swagger - Pet Parade:
Bring your well-behaved pet in a sailor or sea creature costume for a parade through the Wooden Boat Show. Meet at Port Booth at 1:00.
2:00 PM Boat Parade
3:30 PM Silent Auction & Kids Boat Building closes.
Treasure Hunt and Poker Paddle winners announced at Port Booth.
4:00 PM Show closes. See you next year! August 15 & 16, 2026

BOAT BUILDING DEMONSTRATIONS

10:15 Oar Carving
11:15 Steam Bending
12:15 Boat Plank Caulking

Live Music

11 AM -12 PM  1:45 - 2:45 PM 
Bogaard - Hegstrom
Folk, blues & reggae

12:20- 1:20 PM
Use'ta Do
Bluegrass

1:45 - 2:45 PM
Skybound Blue
Americana. Blues

3:00-4:00 PM
David Jacob's-Strain
Original troubadour of fine music

Date: August 16 - 17, 2025

Location: 
Waterfront Park
259-127 NW A Street
Toledo, Oregon 97391

Admission: Free

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