Weekend getaway: Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

What: Promoters bill this event as the "Woodstock of wooden boats." Visitors get to tour wooden boats and learn how to build them. The event includes a chance to view 300 wooden boats, a rowing race and an opportunity to sail on historic boats. The Port Townsend-based Schooner Adventuress, built in 1913 will be on hand.

When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., today and Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday

Where: Point Hudson, Port Townsend

History: This is the festival’s 31st year.

Getting there: From U.S. 101, take state Route 20 into Port Townsend. Use the park-and-ride at the Safeway on your left as you enter town. Organizers say these shuttles are the best way to get to the event.

Cost: Tickets range from $25 to $55 for the three-day event.

Of note: Tickets can be ordered online at www.woodenboat.org  . There will be after-hours dancing and live music until midnight today and Saturday.

Information: www.woodenboat  . org

This story was originally published September 10, 2010 at 10:19 AM with the headline "Weekend getaway: Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival."