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Dana Point Festival of Whales Annual Event Dana Point California

 

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Held in conjunction with the annual Dana Point Whale Watching tours is Dana Point Festival of the Whales. The Annual Festival occurs March 1, 2 and 8, 9, 2008 Festival of Whales. Call: (949) 496-5794. 

 

PARADE March 1, 2008

Held in conjunction with the annual Dana Point Whale Watching tours is Festival of the Whales. The event begins with a parade. Festival of Whales Parade, Magical Migration, includes themed floats and costumes. Begins at 10 am. Location: Begins at Pacific Coast Highway from Selva Road to Golden Lantern in Dana Point.  Sponsorship: (949) 248-3593.The Annual Festival occurs March 1, 2 and 8, 9, 2008 Festival of Whales. Call: (949) 496-5794.  festivalofwhales.com

 

STREET FAIRE March 1 & 2, 2008

Street Faire includes booths and more activities for children and families. The Faire will have arts and crafts booths, including food vendors and live entertainment. It's a family event, with fun for everyone. It is held on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2.  It will be held Saturday after the parade ends. Call: 800-290-DANA.

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT  March 1, 2008

at Doheny State Beach Park horseshoe courts located on the beach near lifeguard station #9 just south of the overnight camping area. “Whale of a Shoe” Tournament entry sign-ups are will commence Saturday morning, Noon deadline. Play begins at 12:30 pm using a tournament format appropriate for the number of players entered. Bring your own horseshoes along with a $10 entry donation and enjoy this fun tournament with prizes for the winners. Call: Hal Griswold at 949/496-0577.

 

ADDITIONAL March 1, 2008
Kids Activities:

Children ages 6 and up can paddle around the OC Sailing and Event Center’s Boatyard and docks with camp instructors.  Time: 12 - 3 pm. 30 minutes: $5/ person. Older kids can sail. They'll learn how to steer and sail a Capri 14! Ages 5 and up, 12 – 4 pm. $15 per boat, three people maximum (half-hour session). Lifejackets provided. An ocean-themed carnival appropriate for ages 3 to 12 will also be located at this venue from 10am - 2pm. Games cost 25 cents each. And if that's not enough fun, Ocean Crafts will help children create keepsake items. Time for this event is from 10am - 2pm. $1 per craft, including craft supplies, materials Call: 949-923-2215.

Dana Point Historical Society Walking Tour

Meet at Bella Bazaar located at 34091 Pacific Coast Highway (corner of Blue Lantern and PCH) for a Walking Tour. Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Free. Call: 949-248-8121.danapointhistorical.org.

Harbor Music Series Presented by the Dana Point Harbor Association in the Jolly Roger Courtyard in Dana Wharf and Harpoon Henry Grassy Area near Mariner’s Village 12 – 3 pm.  949-923-2255 or danapointharbor.com FREE

Saturday Evening Campfire Program includes sea tales and whales, sharks and other sea life at Doheny State Beach Campfire Center (in the campground) at 6 pm. Please alert entrance station staff upon arrival so they do not charge for vehicle entrance and direct visitors to appropriate parking location/site of campfire program. Please Note: Rain cancels evening program 949-496-2704 or www.dohenystatebeach.org FREE

 

Dana Point Fine Arts Association Show & Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The art will be on display at the Harbor Boardwalk along the boat docks in Mariner's Village. Paintings, photography and original art will be sold. Call: Frank Stockl 949-363-5247 or Franksfotoimages@aol.com.

Ocean Institute & Pilgrim Tallship open
Captain Mike Bursk will discuss his research on gray whales in Baja from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Pilgrim Tallship is open with admission to Ocean Institute, offering a glimpse into life at sea during the early whaling days. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Cost: $6 adult; $4 for child 3-12; Free under 2.


 

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Dana Point Festival of the Whales is the featured California Event for March 1, 2008. See link for additional events in California.

 

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