Träbåtsfestivalen, Wooden Boat Festival on Tjörn
Träbåtsfestivalen in Skärhamn returns July 4–6, 2025! A beloved summer tradition where beautifully crafted wooden boats shine in the sun and the scent of tar mingles with music, vintage engines, lively markets, and cheerful voices. Get ready for a weekend full of seaside experiences – with food, music, crafts, and activities for all ages.
Here’s the full festival schedule:
Friday, July 4 – Festival Kickoff
• 12:00–18:00: Boats arrive in Skärhamn and are presented by the Wooden Boat Association’s host, Mats Berggren
• 12:30–13:15: Children’s theatre “The Emperor’s New Clothes” by Kulturskolan Delta’s summer staff (at the pier stage)
• Evening: Live music with TräDattons by the guest harbor office
Saturday, July 5 – Market, Boats & Festivities
• 10:00: Official opening ceremony at the guest harbor office – with a welcome speech by Benita Nilsson
• 10:00–18:00:
◦ Large market with local crafts, food, and products along the waterfront
◦ Display of vintage cars and mopeds
◦ Model boat exhibition at Atenehuset
◦ Family area with bouncy castle, wooden boat building, rope making, obstacle course, crafts, and games
• 12:00: New for this year – Regatta with Sail Yacht Society at the harbor entrance
• Throughout the day:
◦ Live music by TräDattons at the guest harbor office
◦ Coffee and treats sold by the Red Cross at Atenehuset
◦ Sea Rescue Society on site
◦ Guided tours with Bohuslän’s local guides
◦ Maritime Museum open
◦ Strandstädarna (beach cleaning team) on location
◦ Shops and businesses around the square open
◦ Nordic Watercolour Museum open
◦ Classic hot-bulb engines playing nostalgic tunes
◦ Food trucks with flavors for all ages
◦ Local restaurants and cafés open
Sunday, July 6 – Final Day & Market Buzz
• 10:00: Festival area opens
• 10:00–16:00:
◦ The market continues with food, crafts, and local specialties
◦ Family area open with fun for all ages
◦ Model boat exhibition at Atenehuset
◦ Vintage cars and mopeds on display
• 14:30: Award ceremony – Wooden Boat of the Year, at the guest harbor office
• 16:00: Träbåtsfestivalen 2025 concludes
• Throughout the day:
◦ Live music by TräDattons at the guest harbor office
◦ Coffee and treats sold by the Red Cross at Atenehuset
◦ Sea Rescue Society on site
◦ Maritime Museum open
◦ Strandstädarna (beach cleaning team) on location
◦ Shops and businesses around the square open
◦ Nordic Watercolour Museum open
◦ Food trucks with flavors for all ages
◦ Local restaurants and cafés open