It’s time to Rock & Roll in a celebration of the Jet Age.

Registration opens March 15th.

To view pictures of last year’s show, visit our Gallery page by clicking here.

July 31st – August 2nd 2026

Come join us for our 35th Show

Featuring

Fiberglass Boats of the Jet Age-

Our 2026 “Rock & Roll Marque of the Year“

Don’t Miss an Exciting Rock & Roll Weekend in Door County!

Held each year during Maritime Week, Sturgeon Bay’s salute to the U.S. Coast Guard; the Door County Classic and Wooden Boat Show is an event you won’t want to miss. It is a weekend full of family fun.

Here’s a look ahead at what’s in store for 2026.

Saturday, festival visitors walk the grounds viewing terrific classic and wooden boats, talking to their owners and builders. In 2026, we’re inviting Fiberglass Boats of the Jet Age- the 1950’s and 60’s. It’s a special year and we hope Classic Fiberglass boat owners will join us for the weekend.

Visitors can browse our annual Boathouse Sale which features nautical treasures for your home or boat and supports the Museum’s mission.  There are plenty of activities for kids, too.  They can have fun with crafts, games, and boatbuilding. Best of all, kids and parents alike can embark on short but free classic boat rides.   

Everyone can visit the Door County Maritime Museum‘s terrific exhibits, including the tug, John Purves. (admission fee)  A real treat is visiting the Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower with its new exhibits and observation deck. Then make sure to be on hand at 4pm when the Peninsula Symphonic Band performs A Salute to the Coast Guard on the Promenade at the Door County Granary. Enjoy a program of patriotic and inspiring music played by our fine community band.

Saturday evening offers even more. At 5:00 watch a Sunset Cruise and ClassicBoatParade through Sturgeon Bay’s inner harbor. After that you can enjoy all that downtown Sturgeon Bay has to offer. It’s a terrific end to the day.

Sunday brings the wild conclusion of the Sikaflex Boatbuilding Challenge.  After building their plywood boats on Saturday (at the museum), these very brave souls will race them out on the water.  Who will finish?  Who will sink? Come cheer them on.

This is a wonderful way to celebrate Maritime Week in Door County and beautiful Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

For classic boaters looking for more, don’t forget our annual pre-event on Friday.  The popular Bay to Lake Lighthouse Cruise returns for registered skippers and crews. After the 10 mile journey, registered boaters will gather at the museum to enjoy our annual pizza and cocktail gathering, A Rock & Roll Pizza Party!  The crew who rock the most win a favorite beverage and next year’s boat show registration. To join the fun, register at the Prime Level prior to July 28th.

 

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