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Canberra Traditional Boat Festival
11
Apr
Date
11 Apr (Saturday)
Time
Sat 11 – Sun 12 Apr
Venue
Southern Cross Yacht Club, Lotus Bay, 1 Mariner Pl
Yarralumla ACT, Australia
📝 Useful Information
The Canberra Traditional Boat Festival (also known as Boatfest) is an annual celebration of classic maritime craftsmanship held at the Canberra Yacht Club in Yarralumla. Part of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival, the event showcases historic wooden vessels, steam launches, and electric boats, some over a century old.
The festival features a variety of activities across the weekend:
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2026 Event Details
Event Highlights
Visitor Information
•Date: Saturday, 11 April – Sunday, 12 April 2026.
•Location: Canberra Yacht Club, 1 Mariner Place, Yarralumla ACT 2600.
•Canberra Yacht Club
•Cost: The public program is free to attend.
•Static Displays (Saturday): Over 30 boats on public display at the yacht club dock from approximately 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
•Entertainment: Live music at the dock starting at 12:30 pm, featuring the Prism Jazz Ensemble and a Sea Shanty Choir.
•For Kids: Children’s rides are available on "George," a miniature steam train.
•Grand Parade (Sunday): A spectacular fleet procession from the Canberra Yacht Club to Kingston Harbour, where boats can be viewed between 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
•Heritage Vessels: Look out for historic icons like the paddle steamer Enterprise (built 1878) and the gaff cutter Aorere (built 1898).
•Hosting Organisation: The festival is hosted by the Traditional Boat Squadron of Australia.
•Parking & Amenities: Free parking is available at the venue, which also features the Snapper & Co. cafe for lakeside dining.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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