5th Annual World Whale Film Festival We are excited to bring you a hybrid film festival in 2021! Like whales without water, we couldn't survive without you! Questions regarding the cancellations, events and raffle can be directed to Jen Lewis at 707-937-6123 or info@pointcabrillo.org. Noyo Harbor is an exciting choice for whale watching tours by boat.Many hotels and inns offer special packages during Whale Festival Weekends. This is for the health and safety of our volunteers, our visitors and our community at large. MendocinoVisitors.com and Mendocino In-Room Guest Directory are products of HomeMade Publications, also the publisher of Mendocino Travelers Guide magazine and MendocinoGuide.com, as well as TheLocalGreen.com. World Whale Film Festival, Feb. 14. The Whale Festival of Hermanus has been running since 1992. About the Hermanus Whale Festival. Island W hales will be sharing all the great opportunities to get out and about, searching for whales along the Phillip Island and Bass Coast Whale Discovery Trail. The 10th annual Whale Shark Festival kicks off with a parade on Thursday, July 20. Join Point Cabrillo docents in the fresh coastal air (while maintaining the CDC recommended six feet of distance from other persons) for a weekend of whale watching. 39th Annual 2021 Whale Festival. 2020 Whale Festival.For nearly 40 years, the Mendocino Coast has celebrated the northern migration of gray whales with an activity-filled Whale Festival (rain or shine) during the first three weekends in March.Weekend One: Mendocino. The Whale Festival weekends are one of the main ways we raise funds for Spring Education Programs at Point Cabrillo Light Station. Due to the ever-changing situation of COVID-19, we have made the decision to postpone the Whale Festival events until 2022 when we can enjoy them in person. The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce takes the health and safety of our community very seriously. It seems only fitting that the Dolphin and Whale Capital of the World® is also host to an annual whale festival celebrated by thousands of locals and visitors. Ocean Festival - Whale Parade and Concert. The first weekend in November, marked the 11th Annual Right Whale Festival. Enjoy chowder and craft beer at Crown Hall, followed by a taste of some of Mendocino County’s finest varietals in shops and galleries throughout Mendocino village. The festival will take place on the weekend of International Whale Shark Day, beginning with a ‘ScienceFEST’ mini-conference on Friday 28th August for teachers, community leaders and marine biologists before the whole community travels to the Dhidhoo for … All Rights Reserved. ... Pacific Whale Foundation. An anti-hunting campaign called Sea Shepherd claims that up to 1,000 pilot whales are killed every year in the summer months and although whale meat is … Local restaurants compete for the “Chowder of the Year” award, and a tasting of local beers takes place at Masonic Hall and other venues, after which visitors take to the streets to sample local wines and hors d’oeuvres at participating businesses. You can start your raffle entry online at pointcabrillo.org/contribute/education-raffle. 39th Annual 2021 Whale Festival. Virtual Packet Pickup Noon–6 PM - March 5 - Run - March 6-7: Splash Dash Virtual 5K and 1-Mile Kids' Fun Run ; Come together by staying apart at this year’s Dana Point Festival of Whales Splash Dash Virtual Race. Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival combines whale watching with the finest in jazz entertainment and chowder tasting. And every year at the end of September Hermanus is in celebration. Little River’s Whale Festival events include docent guided walks along the trails in Van Damme Park—learn about the history and environment of the park, including Spring Ranch trails, a lush Fern Canyon, a scenic river bank trail system, and a Pygmy Forest interpretive walk among the miniature trees. While we will not be leading visitors up the stairs to the Lens Room at Point Cabrillo, we still plan to keep the Lighthouse Gift Shop, First Assistant Lightkeepers Museum and Marine Science Exhibit open to the public with docents on duty to interpret the exhibits. Site provided by GrowthZone - powered by ChamberMaster software. Unfortunately, due to regulations from California State Parks and recommendations from the CDC and governor’s office, the Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association has made the decision to cancel Whale Festival Lens Tours on March 21+22, 2020. If you are looking to go on a adventure in the area, you … A pioneer in noninvasive humpback whale research in the mid-1970s, Greg founded Pacific Whale Foundation in 1980 to educate the public, from a scientific perspective, about whales and their ocean habitat. Bring your own picnic, bring your own binoculars and celebrate Whale Festival by doing just one thing. We will also still be scheduling volunteers for the weekend of March 21+22 to stand outside on the bluffs, pointing out flukes, spouts and breaches for guests to see! Animal rights groups are mourning the loss of hundreds of whales, slaughtered on a remote north Atlantic island in a controversial annual festival that’s been running for more than 1000 years. The non-profit Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society offers a rewarding platform for partnership between a robust menu of private and corporate funders and contributors. Docent-led whale watch walks, kayak tours, art exhibits, and geocaching events are often included.Weekend Three: Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce takes the health and safety of our community very seriously. The Whale Festival has been postponed to end Sept, 2021 During the festival, Hermanus hosts over 100 000 visitors overall, making it an exciting and busy time for this small fisherman's village. All rights reserved, The Wine Country & Northern Mendocino County. A campfire at Van Damme state beach during the weekend includes learning about whale migration and whale trivia from State Parks naturalists, as well as live music, games, prizes, marshmallows and hot chocolate—fun for all ages! Now in its 27th year the Hermanus Whale Festival, is the oldest and largest festival on the Cape Whale Coast in South Africa and while the whales are predominantly the star performers at the festival, they will be joined on land by quality entertainers and musicians, an array of food stalls and kiddies activities and events suitable for both the young and old. As previously, the 27th Hermanus Whale Festival, being the oldest and largest festival on the cape whale coast in South Africa, is a celebration of the whales and all marine life – … It is the Whale Festival! If you’d still like to support Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association during this time, consider entering the Education Raffle! Residents and visitors now celebrate the migration of Southern Right Whales (and other marine wildlife) with ocean-themed activities and exhibitions, emphasizing education and environmentally responsible adventures and activities. To learn more about the gray whale migration, click here. Stroll along the trails at Mendocino Headlands State Park for a picturesque view, where you are likely to spot some whales breaching or spouting. Feb 19 at 12:00 AM – Feb 28 at 11:45 PM UTC-10. The festival celebrates the annual migration of gray whales as they pass through Dana Point. It is believed the whales use the Dana Point headlands as a landmark on their migration. Due to the ever-changing situation of COVID-19, we will make an announcement regarding Whale Festival later in the year. Exhibitions showcasing the beauty of the island will feature whale shark murals, photography and local handcrafted works of art. To learn more about the gray whale migration. Following will be activities for children such as sand sculpting events and crafting fun. This is the longest annual migration of any animal in the world! The golden anniversary Festival will proceed as a hybrid mix of in-person (with social distancing, mandatory masks, and attendance limits) and virtual events. The annual World Whale Film Festival takes place on Friday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Historic ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku. Whilst our annual festival has been postponed this year, we are still excited to share a range of activities on whale discovery and wildlife insights across Phillip Island and the Bass Coast! Our Annual World Whale Film Festival will consist of an in-person hybrid event & virtual film festival. The annual Hermanus Whale Festival is a celebration to the return of the southern right whales to the coastal waters of Southern Africa. You can start your raffle entry online at, pointcabrillo.org/contribute/education-raffle, Questions regarding the cancellations, events and raffle can be directed to Jen Lewis at 707-937-6123 or. Due to the ever-changing situation of COVID-19, we will make an announcement regarding Whale Festival later in the year. This amazingly pretty South African seaside town offers spectacular coastlines, stunning beaches and the cherry-on-the-cake is it’s tradition of Whale watching and hosting the annual Hermanus Whale Festival. Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans and marine wildlife, is excited to announce the 5th Annual World Whale Film Festival … Come along to the Seafront Oval this Saturday the 19th August 2017 from 2pm. This is a tricky time for our entire coastal community, as we rely on tourism so much for the local economy. The recent sighting of 1,347 Southern Right Whales spotted between Hawston and Wistand, near Hermanus was an incredible sight and an indication that migratory season is in full swing. We certainly hope that come 2021 we will be coming through this difficult time and will be able to welcome you back to our wonderful local festivals and events. The Hermanus Whale Festival, the only Enviro-Arts festival in South Africa, is held annually to celebrate the return of the Southern Right whales to the waters of Walker Bay, our magnificent environment and the arrival of Spring!. Although the Faroe Islands' main export is fish, this does not include pilot whale meat or blubber. The festival steering committee is asking locals to complete a short survey to help determine if the Pacific Rim Whale Festival (PRWF) can garner the level of aid required to float the festival into the future. Event Transparency. s office, the Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association has made the decision to cancel Whale Festival Lens Tours on March 21+22, 2020. The 27th annual Hermanus Whale festival will be taking place from the 28th to the 30th of September 2018. An annual catch of 956 pilot whales (1990–1999) is roughly equivalent to 500 tonnes of meat and blubber, some 30% of all meat produced locally in the Faroe Islands. Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans and marine wildlife, is excited to announce the 41st Annual Maui Whale Festival (MWF) celebrating the return of Maui’s majestic humpback whales from Alaskan waters with a slate of virtual events offered in February. clock. The annual Hermanus Whale Festival is the ideal event to celebrate the majestic and giant Southern Right Whales migration through the coastal waters from 28 – 30 September. The Hermanus Whale Festival started 25 years ago as an annual community event in the pretty coastal town of Hermanus. Film Festival Thursday, February 25 Location: Maui Brewing Company, Kihei. Bring your own picnic, bring your own binoculars and celebrate Whale Festival by doing just one thing—watching the whales! Join us on March 6th & 7th 2021 in the dolphin & whale watching capital of the world (R) for the 50th anniversary Dana Point Festival of Whales!. The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce takes the health and safety of our community very seriously. The event is marked with whale and dolphin watching trips out of Dana Point Harbor and a series of other educational events throughout the weekend to engage the community and teach about the local marine fauna. It is a tribute to the legacy left to the town by Wendy the Whale whose story is about man's ability to live in harmony with nature as well as people's ability to come together as communities valuing the environment. This also means that whale meat is not available at supermarkets. This is for the health and safety of our volunteers, our visitors and our community at large. Festivities include a Chowder and Beer Tasting, Wine Tasting, the Annual 10k/5k Whale Run and Walk and Crafts Fair. Hosted by Pacific Whale Foundation. Virtual Film Festival February 19 - 28 . This festival celebrates the yearly return of female North Atlantic right whales to the warm, coastal waters of northeast… Whale Festival celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale as they pass by the Mendocino Coast twice each year. Complimentary transportation to shops and galleries during the Mendocino wine tasting will be provided by Julie’s Trips and Tours.Weekend Two: Little River. Enjoy chowder and craft beer at Crown Hall, followed by a taste of some of Mendocino County’s finest varietals in shops and galleries throughout Exhibitions showcasing the beauty of the island will feature presentations by marine biologists, whale shark murals, photography and local handcrafted works of art. Press Release: Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) and The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN Maldives) is collaborating with Maldivian artists to celebrate the whale shark in The Second Annual Maldives Whale Shark Festival. © Copyright 2021 Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce. Whale Watching – Season Beginnings. More great spots to whale watch during Whale Festival weekends include the five-mile Coastal Trail along the headlands in Fort Bragg; MacKerricher State Park, with a wheelchair accessible boardwalk leading to the headlands at Laguna Point, and Point Cabrillo Light Station, the perfect location to learn more about whales, the shipwreck of The Frolic, or take a tour of the magnificent Fresnel Lens. On February 10, 2018, almost to the date of our 3rd Annual World Whale Film Festival, Pacific Whale Foundation’s Founder Greg Kaufman passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of this event. The use of locally available wildlife is a natural part of the way of life in the Faroe Islands and pilot whales have been a staple part of the Faroese diet since the age of the Vikings. The Hervey Bay Ocean Festival continues this weekend with the annual Whale Parade and Concert. The Pacific Rim Whale Festival coincides with the kick-off of whale-watching season on the West Coast, a local must-do attraction. Copyright © 2013 Mendocino Visitors. Whale Sharks on land in South Ari Atoll: The Second Annual Maldives Whale Shark Festival. Local, regional and international sponsors keep the wheels turning, and in turn we extend our utmost gratitude. Our docents are excited to share information about the migration of the Eastern Pacific Grey Whale with visitors. Unfortunately, due to regulations from California State Parks and recommendations from the CDC and governor. The Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society has nixed the annual festival — celebrating the return of the gray whales — for 2019 due to lack of community support. Get all the details and purchase tickets for any event at www.MendoWhale.com. Work off some calories at the Whale Walk and Run at 8:00 a.m. Saturday before imbibing in all of the chowder, beer, and wine. The Fort Bragg Beer Fest at Eagles Hall later in the day offers a selection of pilsners, stouts, and ales from regional microbreweries.The Noyo Center for Marine Science participates with Whale Trail exhibits at The Crow’s Nest Interpretive Center, with docents on hand to answer questions, and a variety of educational family events.More Whale Watching. All the proceeds of this raffle go straight into our Education Program, in order to bring classes of kids out to the lighthouse for field trips free of charge. Hermanus Whale festivities Just an hour and a half car drive away from Cape Townis Hermanus. Join Point Cabrillo docents in the fresh coastal air (while maintaining the CDC recommended six feet of distance from other persons) for a weekend of whale watching. The Hermanus Whale Festival is the only enviro-arts festival in South Africa “putting the creatures of the deep on stage and under the spotlight alongside top performers and musicians from 20 September to 24 September”. For nearly 40 years, the Mendocino Coast has celebrated the northern migration of gray whales with an activity-filled Whale Festival (rain or shine) during the first three weekends in March.Weekend One: Mendocino. d still like to support Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association during this time, consider entering the Education Raffle! The history of the annual bloodbath The inhabitants of the Faroe Islands have been whaling for centuries and the tradition goes back as far as 1584. Following will be activities for children such as sand sculpting events and crafting fun. The 12th annual Whale Shark Festival kicks off with a parade on Friday, July 26. All the proceeds of this raffle go straight into our Education Program, in order to bring classes of kids out to the lighthouse for field trips free of charge.