The Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary with events and activities open to the public at the Balboa Yacht Club on Saturday, June 13 from 10am – 5pm. Hosted by the Club and supported by the City of Newport Beach, Visit Newport Beach, and additional community sponsors, the event highlights the craftsmanship, design, and maritime heritage of classic wooden boats.

The festival will be held at beloved Balboa Yacht Club, located at 1801 Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar, and offers a rare opportunity for the public to experience a private waterfront venue while viewing a curated collection of 40 wooden-hull vessels. The Concours d’Elegance-style display will feature a range of classic powerboats, sailboats, and custom wooden craft, many of which have been carefully restored or preserved by their owners. In addition to simply viewing and enjoying the beauty of these boats, visitors will be able to walk the docks, speak with boat owners and builders, and, if one really wants to dig in, learn more about traditional construction methods, materials, and ongoing restoration efforts that help keep these vessels beautiful and on the water.