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Deets: Welcome to the 2026 celebration of the California whale migration and the 55th Annual Festival of Whales.

Mark your calendars now for March 6th, 7th and 8th and plan to join us for a full weekend of big fun. Bring your whole pod for everything from the famous Festival Parade to the hilarious Cardboard Classic Dinghy Dash, amazing Carnival rides, Little Pirate’s Treasure Hunt, live music, a Chowder Competition, special whale watching art lessons and adventures, community beach clean up, sailing and sup classes, classic car shows, fine art and local vendors, hands-on educational events, great food, drink gardens, and so much more!

It’s a weekend you don’t want to miss.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Tickets to festival activities are on sale now.

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