Whalefest Monterey and 2-Day Symposium

Details

• Location: Old Fisherman's Wharf, 101 Washington Street, Monterey, CA
• Phone: (831) 238-0777
• Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Price: free
• Description:
  

  Event:

  Save the date for the 13^th Annual Whalefest Monterey. Making a big splash for thousands of locals and visitors, the event is fun and informative for all ages. Come out and enjoy a free celebration of cetaceans and so much more. Winter is also a great time to celebrate and learn more about gray and humpback whales who are migrating through the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, as well as dolphins, sea otters, sea birds and more. Whalefest Monterey benefits many local and national marine organizations that educate, inspire, and empower the public to protect the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

   

  Where:

  The 2-day Whalefest Monterey event is held at and around Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park. GPS to 201 Washington Street in Monterey, CA. Whalefest Monterey features a 2-day Symposium with world-renowned marine experts at Heritage Harbor, located adjacent to the Recreation Trail and just steps away from the Wharf.

  This year’s lineup includes presentations of cutting edge research findings from MBARI, Moss Landing Marine Lab, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Marine Mammal Center and more. We’ll also learn about MBARI’s new research ship and the latest efforts of Marine Life Studies and the Whale Entanglement Team, as well insights into incredible underwater whale photography.

  The Symposium is held at an indoor venue generously made available by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. 

   

  Event Information:

  • This year's outstanding Symposium speakers and their topics are outlined here: https://whalefest.org/symposium
  • The 40 exhibitors, live music, boats and other activities are described under the colorful flyer here: https://whalefest.org/
  • Presentations from prior years available here: https://www.youtube.com/@whalefestmonterey9419/videos

   

  Volunteers and Event Sponsors:

  Volunteers are being sought to staff Whalefest Monterey during March 18 and 19, 2023. Corporate sponsors to help underwrite the event costs are also needed. For more information, contact info@montereywharf.com or 831-238-0777.

   

  Whalefest Monterey 2023 – Schedule of Events:

  11:00 – 5:00 Exhibits

  Custom House Plaza, Causeway and Fisherman’s Wharf

  11:00-5:00 Symposium

  Heritage Harbor Conference Room

  11:00-5:00 Research and Rescue Vessels

  California Dock at Fisherman’s Wharf

  11:00-5:00 Musicians

  At head of Wharf

  12:00-4:00 Gyotaku

  In front of Abalonetti’s Bar and Grill

  12:00-4:00 Scrimshaw

  In front of Abalonetti’s Bar and Grill

  Time TBD

  “World Famous” Abalone Races

  In front of Rockfish Harbor Grill

  11:00 & 12:30 Wharf History Walks with Historian Tim Thomas

  Meet at Harbor House

  10:00 Marine Mammal Center Release (Sunday only)

  Monterey Beach

  11:00-1:00 Beach & Street Clean Up (Sunday only)

  Meet at Marine Life Studies Booth