Exhibitors

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2026 Collaborating Organizations

We are proud to showcase 2026 collaborating organizations who offer educational and interactive exhibits, enriching our attendees' understanding of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Whalefest Monterey will feature marine educational and engaging displays from dozens of nonprofit organizations

SEE BELOW TO BE PART OF 2027

DATE:‍ ‍April 11 & 12, 2026

TIME:‍ ‍10am - 5pm

WHERE: Custom House Plaza, Monterey, California

CONTINUES AT: Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf & Stanton Center

THANK YOU to all our amazing exhibitors!

🌐Support these organizations by visiting their websites; + for more info.

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Exhibitors subject to change Additional organizations may be added. Thanks for checking back.

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Become an Exhibitor

Collaborating Organizations Opportunity

Interested in working together to bring awareness to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary? Consider joining Whalefest Monterey’s next event. CLICK THE BUTTON ABOVE to fill out the questionnaire. One of our team members will be in touch.

Outdoor event with a booth under a blue tent displaying 'saveourshores.org' on the banner. A woman and a girl are interacting at the booth, which features a large spinning wheel and informational materials. Several other booths and people are visible in the background on a sunny day with brick pavement and trees.

Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 10th & 11th 2027

Booth Size: 10 × 10, see FAQ‍ ‍

Selling Permitted: No sorry. No merchandise sales regardlesss if Exhibitors has reseller or seller permits.

Weather Permitting?‍: ‍ Rain or Shine

Location: Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA

Outdoor event with multiple blue and green tents set up on paved area, people walking and interacting, in front of modern buildings under partly cloudy sky.

WHAT KIND OF EXHIBITORS DOES WHALEFST FEATURE?

EXHIBITORS FROM:

Art, History, Artifacts

Conservation, Protection, Awareness

Marine Experts, Biologists, Oceanographers

Rescue, Recovery, Wellness

Scientist, Professors, Educators

Sea Life Experts

Workshops, Community Marine-based Organization

….AND MUCH MORE

Pricing? FREE

Interested? Register today below

Questions?‍ ‍SeeFAQ

Register Deadline?‍ ‍By mid February 2027

Requirements: Yes. A team member will get back to you if your organization is approved.

Exhibitor Frequently Asked Questions

Dozens of local and national nonprofits that are focused on marine science, sustainability, and environmental education. Learn more on our FAQ ->

  • Not at this time.

  • A: Exhibitor may provide an attractive receptacle for donations to their own marine nonprofit or their favorite marine nonprofit.

  • A: Details are available on the “Sponsors” and “Exhibitors” pages, including contact info and application forms.

    LEARN MORE:

    🌐Become an exhibitor: https://whalefest.org/become-an-exhibitor

    🌐See past year’s Exhibitors: https://whalefest.org/exhibitors

  • A: Exhibit must be educational or interactive.

    Subject matter should be one of the following:

    • Marine-oriented

    • Monterey History

    • Environmental sustainability

    • Marine Art

    Exhibitors must be non-commercial and are not permitted to sell goods or services.

  • Exhibitor understand that photographs or videos may be taken during the Whalefest Monterey event, at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Custom House Plaza, and Stanton Center at Monterey Museum of History & Art. By entering these locations or participating in any Whalefest Monterey event-related activities, you hereby grant Whalefest Monterey permission to use your likeness for educational, promotional, and/or fundraising purposes, including but not limited to social media posts, website promotions, advertisements, and/or print media.

    To be removed from our Gallery, please email WhalefestMonterey@tmail.com with a screenshot of the photo requesting removal. Please allow time for request to process.

    We do not provide photos of the event to exhibitors, however, you are welcome to save and save whatever is posted online, our social, or on our website. Please give credit to photo taker when sharing. Please do not use our photos for your organizations personal marking without prior permission.

  • Not drinking or open containers, smoking, music, non family friendly signs or material.

  • No. Exhibitors are not permitted to sell during the festival. Exhibitors are encouraged to share their website or social platforms where customers can purchase.

    You may collect donations, however, merchandise can not be changed at the festival, which is a violation of our permit with State Parks.

    No merchandise sales regardlesss if Exhibitors has reseller or seller permits.

  • Yes. Exhibitors must pack up booth at the end of each day. Do not leave valuables or any items. If you need to leave your tent overnight, please inquire first.

    • 10x 10 space only.

    • Exhibitor must provide their own tent/coverage as protection from the elements.

    • Must have straps and sand bags for wind management.

    • See full terms on Exhibitors Agreement.

    • No vehicles or trails on plaza during festival.

    • Sand Bags:  20 lbs on each leg required. Must be proper sandbags or weights. No buckets, water jugs, containers, trash bags, or tied to other booths.

    • Tent Walls: Accepted so long as not obstructing other booths, path, or visibility into the booth.

  • No. Exhibitors must have own volunteers or team.

2025 Collaborating Organizations

We proudly showcase these past collaborating organizations.

THANK YOU to these amazing organizations!

🌐Support these great organizations by visiting their linked websites. Click the arrow for more information.