Paid programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Maritime Museum in Beaufort.
Registration and Refund Policy:
Registration costs, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least 48 hours before the start of a program. There is no refund within 48 hours of the start of a program, and tickets cannot be transferred to a later program date within that 48 hour timeframe. Due to material costs and supply, Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses require a 2-week notification for cancellations; only the course fee is refunded if cancellation occurs prior to 2 weeks. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum participant requirement up to one week before the program is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund. If a program is canceled due to inclement weather and unable to be rescheduled for another date, the participants will receive a full refund.
Wooden Boat Show Opening Reception/Thank You for Being a Friend
May 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The 50th Annual Wooden Boat Show is kicking off with a bigger-than-ever Opening Reception. This year’s event, which is free and open to the public, will be combined with the Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Membership Celebration. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and a preview of the weekend as we celebrate this milestone boat show and the Friends’ support over the years. Current Friends members, as well those interested in becoming a Friend of the Maritime Museum, wooden boat enthusiasts, captains entered in the show, and the general public are all welcome at this free event. Membership registration will be available; and representatives from the Friends’ community sailing clubs, Junior Sailing Program, other Friends and Museum supported groups, volunteers, and museum staff will be on hand.
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Registration and Refund Policy:
Registration costs, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least 48 hours before the start of a program. There is no refund within 48 hours of the start of a program, and tickets cannot be transferred to a later program date within that 48 hour timeframe. Due to material costs and supply, Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses require a 2-week notification for cancellations; only the course fee is refunded if cancellation occurs prior to 2 weeks. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum participant requirement up to one week before the program is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund. If a program is canceled due to inclement weather and unable to be rescheduled for another date, the participants will receive a full refund.