Exhibitor Information

Information and Forms for WoodenBoat Show Exhibitors:


Exhibit Sales Contacts:

Ray Clark
T: (401) 447-1506
E: ray@woodenboat.com

Andrew Breece
T: (207) 359-7751
E: andrew@woodenboat.com


Promotional Opportunities

Sponsorships

We are thrilled to be offering several sponsorship opportunities at this year’s Show. Sponsorships include providing lanyards for all exhibitors, show bags for all attendees, and sponsorships of our popular skills demonstrations. If you are interested in being a sponsor, or have an idea for a different sponsorship, please contact Ray Clark or Andrew Breece.

Free Press

Send us newsworthy information about your company and we will use it in our promotional materials. Tell us what’s new in your product line or services, who’s new in your company, what awards or trade endorsements you’ve received recently, or ANYTHING you’d like show attendees and/or the media to know about. Send accompanying images for even more exposure. Photographs should be professionally shot and submitted as 4 by 6 jpeg or tif for PC files with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.

We will promote your company, product or service on the show website, in the show brochure and advertisements, in the electronic newsletter, monthly press releases and show directory! The sooner you provide us with your information, the more we will use it — so act today!

Ways To Exhibit

There are many ways to exhibit at the WoodenBoat Show, on land, in a tent or in the water. All boats exhibited must have wooden hulls and all items offered in booths must be of interest to wooden boat enthusiasts.

Reserve your show space TODAY: Call (207) 359-4651

Top 10 Reasons You Should Exhibit

  1. The Powerhouse Behind It All
    WoodenBoat Publications—the trusted voice of wooden boat enthusiasts for over 50 years—produces the Show. Our loyal and passionate community includes more than 60,000 readers of WoodenBoat magazine, all of whom live and breathe the wooden boat lifestyle.

  2. The Premier Venue
    Mystic Seaport Museum, the nation’s leading maritime museum, offers the perfect setting. With its rich history, active waterfront, and dedicated maritime audience, it’s a natural home for The WoodenBoat Show.

  3. An Ideal Destination
    Located in scenic Mystic, Connecticut—midway between Boston and New York City—this iconic New England town is easy to reach and draws a high volume of enthusiastic visitors every summer.

  4. A Beautiful Show Layout
    From secure dockage along the waterfront to spacious land-based tents, the Show layout offers flexibility, visibility, and an inviting atmosphere. It’s an immersive experience that fosters connection and discovery.

  5. Peak Summer Timing
    Held just before the Fourth of July, the Show lands at the sweet spot of summer. It’s the perfect time for families, sailors, and boatbuilders to travel and spend—right at the start of the high boating season.

  6. A Serious Buyer Audience
    Our attendees aren’t just dreamers—they’re doers. From boatbuilders and restoration pros to cruising sailors and DIY enthusiasts, they come ready to spend, upgrade, and invest in the tools, services, and gear that support their passion.

  7. Exceptional Marketing Muscle
    Our integrated marketing campaign reaches far and wide: print and digital ads, editorial features, email marketing, direct mail, social media, posters, signage, media partnerships, and more—plus year-round exposure on The WoodenBoat Show website.

  8. Veteran Show Team
    Our show staff knows boats—and events. With decades of experience behind us, we know how to support exhibitors and build an experience that delivers real value, year after year.

  9. Elevated Exhibitor Support
    We help you shine. Exhibitors receive valuable pre-show promotion, enhanced digital listings, and access to on-site opportunities like demonstrations, workshops, and presentations that spotlight your brand.

  10. The Complete Wooden Boat Experience
    No other event offers the same breadth and depth of the wooden boat world. With all of the above and more, the 34th Annual WoodenBoat Show is shaping up to be our best yet. Come be part of the only comprehensive wooden boat show in the country!

Don’t miss the opportunity to reach this lucrative market at the only comprehensive wooden boat show in the nation, taking place this year at the Mystic Seaport Museum

The 2018 WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport Museum attracted nearly 13,000 attendees.

The WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport Museum typically attracts nearly 12,000 attendees.

If your target market is wooden boat owners and enthusiasts, you can’t afford to miss exhibiting at the 2025 WoodenBoat Show. Contact us today to receive exhibit information!

If I could only exhibit at one show, this would be the one.
— Vince Brennan, Frayed Knot Arts
The WoodenBoat Show was one of the most professional shows I have ever had the pleasure being a part of. As a vendor, the easy in and out for set-up and breakdown was amazing. And of course, the view! Simply amazing. All of my neighbors were fantastic and a pleasure to spend time with. I just wished that I had more time to walk around. Amazing Show!!!!
— Marianne Janik, Calli b
The Wooden Boat Show at Mystic Seaport is always a highlight of our year.
— Dudley Dix, Dudley Dix Yacht Design
The WoodenBoat Show in Mystic is among the best shows I do. The location is without question the nicest. It appears to attract people who are a “cut above” always polite and interested in what you have to offer.
— Erik Van Cort, Van Cort Gallery
I’m always impressed by the number and variety of beautiful wooden boats.
— Hilary Russell, Berkshire Boat Building School