DISPLAYING YOUR BOAT AT THE 2027 AUSTRALIAN WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL
Displaying your wooden boat at the Southern Hemisphere’s largest celebration of maritime culture is truly something special. Vessels of every size, shape, and rig are welcome to lodge an expression of interest to display a wooden boat afloat or ashore.
Across four vibrant days, the festival offers a rare chance to share your craft with the public, connect with like-minded boating enthusiasts, and be part of a living, breathing showcase of seafaring tradition.
Credit: Steve Kelly
BOATS AFLOAT
Displayed on water.
Thank you to everyone who submitted an EOI for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2027 to display your boat on water.
Applicants will be contacted from 30 September 2026 with an update on their submission, including whether their vessel has been accepted or placed on the waitlist.
If you have any questions about your submission, please contact the AWBF Boat Manager, Megan, at boatmanager@awbf.org.au.
Credit: Heather Bird
BOATS ASHORE
Displayed across the site and in City Hall
Credit: Alex Nicholson
MODEL BOATS
Presented within a curated exhibition space
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