Welcome to
WHALEFEST MONTEREY
Whalefest is a 2-day event set around Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the adjacent Custom House Plaza, designed to be enjoyed by attendees of all ages. It features exhibits from dozens of local and national non-profit organizations related to marine science, sustainability of land and sea, and the environment. In addition, Whalefest Monterey features a Symposium where world-renowned scientists from local marine science research institutions share their latest research findings.
Two days of celebration,
conservation and connection
WHALEFEST MONTEREY ANNUAL EVENT
at Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey
“Whalefest is often the first place people learn that everyday community members can help protect whales. When they realize they don’t need to be a scientist to make a difference, something clicks—and that moment is powerful.”