Start your boating season at the boat-centric community of Anacortes by attending the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show at Cap Sante Marina May 14-16, 2026. Show Hours are 10 am to 6 pm for all three Boat Show days – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Boats for Sale. Hosted by the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA), the Port of Anacortes, and the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, this spring sales event offers displays by more than 100 marine businesses and attracts serious boat buyers. Come walk the docks and peruse 220+ new and brokerage boats for sale at Cap Sante Marina and at designated local boatyards. A free shuttle runs between Cap Sante Marina and participating boatyards, representing 93 different boat brands at this popular spring boat show.
Boat Show Admission Tickets. General admission to the in-water boat show for one day is only $15 and general admission for all three days is only $20. To purchase tickets online, click HERE. Discounted Military Tickets are available on site.
One drink voucher for beer or wine at Union Tavern or RockFish Grill is included with the purchase of an adult e-ticket. Redeem your admission ticket for the drink voucher at the box office show entrance. For ticketing questions, call 954-328-7573 or email trawlerfest@firecrown.com.
Trawlerfest, May 12-16, offering educational seminars and over 20 in-depth classes, is once again part of the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show. Classes include Maneuvering and Docking Strategies, PNW Weather, Marine Electronics, Journey to Alaska, Tides and Currents, Medical Emergency Management, Anchoring, and much more. These seminars and classes are held at the Seafarers Memorial Park building, 601 Seafarers Way. For a full list of classes and to purchase tickets, click HERE.
Don’t forget to purchase your 2026 Waggoner Cruising Guide and your 2026 Ports and Passes, the best resources for Pacific Northwest cruising.
Arriving by Car, Boat, or RV? You won’t find any parking meters in Anacortes and you will find plenty of parking at Cap Sante Marina and neighboring streets. If you are arriving by boat, be sure to make slip reservations at Cap Sante Marina by calling 360-293-0694 or reserve a neighboring RV site online HERE.
For more information about the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Featuring Trawlerfest, go to www.anacortesboatandyachtshow.com.
Photos Credit: NMTA and Trawlerfest,
Port of Anacortes
