Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival

This fun family festival by Maritime Museum Louisiana attracts over one hundred classic boats, hundreds of spectator boats and wooden boat and music enthusiasts from across the region to Madisonville, on the banks of the beautiful Tchefuncte River. The festival features arts and crafts booths lined along Water Street, live entertainment at the Water Street riverfront stage, and the Children's Village at the Madisonville Ball Park, 1007 Pine St., which will host ROV demonstrations by Northshore Robotics, painting, a pumpkin patch and more.

Special events include the Quick 'n Dirty Boat Building Contest and Parade, wherein individuals and teams (age 12+) are invited to test their skills in creating their own seagoing vessels in a contest for bragging rights and an array of prizes. Participation is free.

Festival sponsors and party-goers will also enjoy the "Maritime Mania" Kick-Off Party on Friday evening before the festival, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

A complete schedule of events with times and locations, the music lineup, and tickets to the Maritime Mania available for purchase at www.maritimemuseumlouisiana.org

TICKETS:
Tickets are $10 for age 12 and up and free for children 11 and under. Same-day unlimited re-entry and free admission to the Maritime Museum.

DIRECTIONS: Take I-12 to exit 59, Louisiana Highway 21. Follow Highway 21 south to Madisonville.

PARKING: Free off-site parking and shuttle service directly to festival grounds will be available from the Sam’s Club Parking lot (69630 Stirling Blvd., Covington). Handicapped and RV parking available at the Maritime Museum, but limited; early arrival is recommended.