Saturday, July 18th, 2015 the Port of Newcastle invites you to their 21st Annual Wooden Boat Festival.
Free Space for all Wooden Boats, contact for details.
905 987 5251
* Free Admission
* Full day of events for the whole family
* Free jumping castle for kids
* Live entertainment Pierside
* BBQ
Location: 10 Lakebreeze Dr, Newcastle, ON
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