Roanoke Island Maritime Museum

This annual event is held on the last Saturday in October each year and open to all wooden boats, whether newly constructed or restored. View the boats on display in George Washington Creef Memorial Park and in the water around the docks at Roanoke Marshes lighthouse. Exhibiting boats are judged on owner-built/restored or professionally built/restored craftsmanship. Awards will be presented at a dinner held on that Saturday evening to present both the“People’s Choice Award” and the “H.A. Creef Award“, a perpetual award that is given to the best overall boat. Pre-registration is required and must be completed by October 25. Event registration is $30.00 for exhibitors which includes a pass for the Friday night exhibitors welcome reception and a museum t-shirt.  For more information, contact Waterfront Operations. 

This annual event is held on the last Saturday in October each year and open to all wooden boats, whether newly constructed or restored. View the boats on display in George Washington Creef Memorial Park and in the water around the docks at Roanoke Marshes lighthouse. Exhibiting boats are judged on owner-built/restored or professionally built/restored craftsmanship. Awards will be presented at a dinner held on that Saturday evening to present both the“People’s Choice Award” and the “H.A. Creef Award“, a perpetual award that is given to the best overall boat. Pre-registration is required and must be completed by October 25. Event registration is $30.00 for exhibitors which includes a pass for the Friday night exhibitors welcome reception and a museum t-shirt.  For more information, contact Waterfront Operations.