Welcome to
WHALEFEST MONTEREY
WHALEFEST MONTEREY ANNUAL EVENT
at Fisherman’s Wharf 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.
Whalefest features exhibits from dozens of local and national non-profit organizations related to marine science, sustainability of land and sea, and the environment.
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
Join us April 2026
16th Annual Whalefest Monterey
WHEN: April 11th & 12th
TIME: 10am - 5pm
Admission: FREE!
📍Custom House Plaza & Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf
“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.”