Join us at the historic River Port of Goolwa for the 2009 South Australian Wooden Boat & Music Festival, celebrating its 11th Festival. Featuring wooden boats of all shapes & sizes, music performances, arts & maritime craft workshops and boat building, great entertainment, regional food & wine, three days of festivities for the whole family.

THE FIRST WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA WAS HELD IN GOOLWA IN 1980.

Goolwa has a rich history of the River trade and was once a thriving River Port with Paddlesteamers and fishing boats opening inland Australia. It is the gateway to the Coorong National Park with its pristine eco environment. Held  biennially at the historic wharf of Goolwa, it celebrates one of the best Wooden Boat & Music Festivals in the southern hemisphere.

In 2007, the Festival attracted over 15,000 people for the three days with over 230 wooden boats of all shapes & sizes. 2007 Highlights

If you would like to be a Sponsor, Exhibitor or Volunteer for the 2009 Festival for more information please contact Festival Office
Ph: 08 8555 7240 or email info@woodenboatfestival.com.au or
Postal PO Box  494 Goolwa South Australia 5214

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