Join us at the historic River Port of Goolwa for the 2011 South Australian Wooden Boat Festival, celebrating its 12th Festival. Featuring wooden boats of all shapes & sizes, music performances, arts & maritime craft workshops and boat building, Paddlesteamer & steam train rides, great entertainment, regional food & wine, two 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 Festivals in the southern hemisphere.

In 2009, the Festival attracted over 10,000 people for the three days See 2009 Highlights

If you would like to be a Sponsor, Exhibitor or Volunteer for the 2011 Festival for more information please contact Festival Office

If you would like to receive our e-Signals Newlsetter, please email your details to:-

Ph: 08 8555 7240 or email info@woodenboatfestival.com.au or Postal PO Box 21 Goolwa South Australia 5214

MURRAY RIVER UPDATE - click here

RIVERBOATING IN GOOLWA - click here

2009 PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD - click here