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THANK YOU to photographer BRIAN PHAN for our 2026 Flyer & Post Cover Photo.

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Two women smiling and leaning on a railing behind a large banner at WhaleFest Monterey 2025, scheduled for April 12-13, 2025, at Old Fisherman's Wharf, promoting inspiration, education, exploration, and empowerment.

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🐋 Whalefest Monterey 2026

🐋 Whalefest Monterey 2026

Exhibitors 2026, Day 1 & 2, April 11 & 12, Custom House Plaza

📸 Photos credit to Wendy Brickman

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🐋 Whalefest Monterey 2026

🐋 Whalefest Monterey 2026

Exhibitors 2026, Day 1 & 2, April 11 & 12, Custom House Plaza

📸 Photos credit to Nellie Asaro

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🐋 Whalefest Monterey 2026

🐋 Whalefest Monterey 2026

Thank you Dustin Burkhouse! Exhibitors 2026, Day 1 , April 11, Custom House Plaza

📸 Photos credit to Dustin Burkhouse Photography.

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🐋 "DEE" The Beautiful Whale 2026

🐋 "DEE" The Beautiful Whale 2026

Thank you, Save The Whales, Maris Sidenstecker, and Team! “Dee” The Beautiful Humpback Ambassador, a 43-foot life-size inflatable humpback, was a whale of a good time at this year's Whalefest! BEST PART? Visitors go inside Dee to feel the amazing size of a whale! How cool is that! Made possible by Danielle (Dee) McMillan Monterey Gives Eva Ulreich.

About “Dee” https://savethewhales.org/dee-the-beautiful-humpback.../‍ ‍Save The Whales https://savethewhales.org/our-story/

📸 Photos credit to Nellie Asaro at Whalefest Monterey 2026, April 11 & 12, Custom House Plaza

Sign say Dee The Beautiful Whale Made Possible by Danielle (Dee) McMillan Monterey Gives Eva Ulreich

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Surfrider Foundation at Whalefest 2025

Surfrider Foundation at Whalefest 2025

📸 Thank you Harry! Photos credit to Harry Parker at the 2025 Whalefest Monterey.

Tyler Williamson, Mayor of Monterey (right)

Three people standing in front of a blue Surfrider Foundation tent at an outdoor event, smiling for the camera. The group includes two men and one woman, all dressed casually, with event booths and a building in the background.

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Three people standing in front of a Surfrider Foundation booth at an outdoor event on a sunny day, with tents and other attendees in the background.

Group of people at a Surfrider Foundation booth at an outdoor event on a sunny day, standing under a blue canopy tent.

A group of people gathered around a table under a blue canopy at an outdoor event, discussing and exploring ocean-friendly products and information.

A woman is at a booth with ocean-themed items on a table, talking to two women. The booth has water bottles and informational sign cards. People are walking around in a sunny outdoor event with tents and booths.

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2025 Whalefest Monterey

📸 Thank you Jody! Photos credit to Jody Hansen at the 2025 Whalefest Monterey.

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Three people in costumes posing together outdoors: one dressed as a blue and white fish, another as a red lobster, and the third as a smiling white crab with a bowtie, all standing on a paved area.

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People at a booth promoting WhaleFest Monterey 2025, with merchandise and informational materials, under a pink canopy outside at an event.

People examining samples through microscopes at an outdoor science event with informational displays and tents.

Congressman Jimmy Panetta and MOnterey City Councilmember Jean Rasch pictured above

People gather outside a blue building with a sign reading 'Abalonetti Bar & Grill.' Two American flags are flying above the building. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are outdoor tables with blue umbrellas.

A woman is holding a photo board featuring a drawing of a sea otter with her face showing through a cutout. The drawing depicts a sea otter floating on water with kelp around it and has text promoting respect for their space and behavior. The backgro

A man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, glasses, a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans, and gray sneakers is painting a seascape on a canvas set on an easel. He is outdoors on a wooden pier, with art supplies and a backpack on the ground nearby.

People at an outdoor event at a booth with a sign that says "Monterey Interpreters". The booth has pamphlets and a black dog lying on a table. Several tents and individuals walking around are visible in the background on a sunny day.

Two women painting on easels by a marina with boats in the background.

Woman with a wide-brimmed straw hat, painting on a small canvas outdoors near a water marina.

People gathered around a Marine Life Studies informational booth at an outdoor event, with children and adults engaging with the displays and exhibits under a blue canopy.

People at an outdoor event visiting a booth with a green canopy that reads 'PGMuseum.org @PGMuseum.' There are tables with items for sale and informational materials, with a blue sky and trees in the background.

A woman standing behind an outdoor booth with an orange tablecloth labeled 'MEarth'. The table displays informational materials, a red yarn ball, stones, and a carrot. Tents and people are visible in the background at an outdoor event.

An outdoor event with two tents, one blue and one red, labeled 'Volunteer Check In.' There are people sitting and standing around tables with banners promoting the WhaleFest Monterey 2025 event, which is happening on April 12 and 13, 2025. The backgr

People attending an outdoor event with vendor booths set up in front of a historic building, with tents and tables displaying various information and items.

A booth for Ventana Wildlife Society at an outdoor event with people walking around. The booth has a colorful striped tablecloth and a blue canopy with white text. There are QR codes on display, and two people standing behind the table talking to a y

A woman and a man are selling colorful crafts at a table covered with a vibrant striped cloth at an outdoor market. The woman is explaining something to a young girl with curly hair.

A red and white outrigger canoe with Maori-style swirl patterns, labeled 'Hu Ka Makani 127', displayed on brick pavement during a cultural event with tents and people in the background.

Outdoor event with a booth for saveourshores.org, featuring a large spinning wheel, tables, and people walking around on a brick-paved area with trees.

A four-panel display board with artwork and poems about whales, set up outdoors at a community event. The display features drawings of whales, starry backgrounds, and handwritten poetic texts.

A group of people at an outdoor event with tents and banners, including a man with curly hair and sunglasses talking at a booth about whales, with a woman in a green vest listening. The banner behind them reads 'If the humans die, we die' and mention

Outdoor booth for Camp SEA Lab with photos, brochures, and educational materials, at a community event in a plaza with people walking around.

People using microscopes at an outdoor science event, with informational posters and equipment on tables.

A group of people interacting under a Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary tent at an outdoor event on a sunny day with brick pavement.

People gathered at an outdoor exhibit with informational posters and displays about marine life, including research on whales and dolphins. Several tents and banners from marine and environmental organizations are visible in the background.

A woman is explaining her craft projects to a group of people at an outdoor market or fair. The table displays various rocks, shells, and a piece of honeycomb, with tents and people in the background on a sunny day.

A group of five people standing around a table at an outdoor market or event. Two men are engaged in conversation while a woman and two children stand nearby. Tents and trees are in the background.

A group of people at an outdoor event talking to a woman at a booth that promotes marine biology research. The booth displays seashells, starfish, and other marine specimens. A sign indicates an open house at Moss Landing Laboratories on April 26th.

A man and a child at a booth with a sign that reads "Jorgensen Lab at CSUMB Ocean Predator Ecology." The man is standing with one hand on his hip, wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. The child is wearing a virtual reality headset and standing near

Outdoor market with tents and people on a brick-paved plaza, various tents have banners and displays, some people are walking and some are talking, buildings can be seen in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Group of five people performing on a stage outdoors, with one person speaking into a microphone, two women with musical instruments, and a scenic background of trees, flowers, and water.

Woman wearing a blue jacket standing at a booth with a sign that reads "Moss Landing Marine Laboratories," holding a snack and another food item, with tables, chairs, and assorted supplies around.

Outdoor cultural festival featuring traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe displays and booths, with people browsing and a dog pulling a small cart.

Display of fossilized bones, skulls, and skeletons under a tent at an outdoor exhibit, with several people observing and discussing.

Exhibition tent featuring a display of whale bones and skeletons, with informational posters and visitors observing.

White building with turquoise doors and window frames, blue banner advertising Whalefest, black lamppost, tree with green leaves, and people walking on sidewalk.

A woman with glasses and a brown sweater holding a marine animal shell, looking at her phone, with several other people around, at an outdoor event on a sunny day.

Outdoor event with white and blue tents and booths set up on a brick-paved area, with a large blue banner that reads 'WHALEWATCH' on the left, during a clear day with trees and buildings in the background.

People gathered at a table outside a blue building with glass windows, some engaging in activities or looking at items on the table under blue and string lights.

People at an outdoor booth with a red canopy, selling merchandise like T-shirts and hats. Several people are looking at items or talking, and there are books and promotional materials on the table.

An outdoor jazz concert with a band performing under a white canopy, an audience seated and standing, a marina with sailboats in the background, and cloudy sky.

Woman painting on a canvas outdoors with a palette and brushes, set up on an easel, wearing a black jacket, gloves, and a visor, in front of red buildings and a wooden fence.

A street scene at a seaside town with colorful buildings and flags overhead. People are walking, and there is a signboard listing activities like whale watching, gyotaku, origami, and more.

Group of children and adults gathered around a small inflatable pool filled with water, where a man is pouring water with a red bucket. The scene takes place outdoors near a marina on a sunny day.

A woman giving a presentation in front of a large screen displaying information about phytoplankton and glass houses, with an audience watching.

2025 Whalefest Monterey

2025 Whalefest Monterey

📸 Thank you Wendy! Photos credit to Wendy Brickman at the 2025 Whalefest Monterey.

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Person dressed in a red lobster costume with large eyes and a golden crown, standing outdoors on a sunny day in a park area.

Two smiling people, a woman and a man, standing outdoors near a tall blue banner for the Fisherman's Wharf Association with a whale graphic, in front of pink buildings and a lighthouse, on a sunny day.

Tyler Williamson, Mayor of Monterey (above, right)

Two young men standing outdoors on a boardwalk, one dressed as a whale and the other in a burgundy polo shirt, with souvenir shops and colorful flags in the background.

A white boat named 'General Purpose' docked in a harbor with other boats in the background, water, and a shoreline.

A woman holding a microphone interviews a man near a marina with sailboats docked in the background.

A man in a suit and sunglasses speaking to the media, with a camera crew recording him at a seaside location with a pier and building in the background.

Two young people at an outdoor table setting up materials for a whale origami activity, with one standing and smiling and the other sitting and smiling on a sunny day.

Young woman with long dark hair smiling at a table outside a teal building, wearing a blue T-shirt with a sunset design and a lanyard. The table has information and merchandise, with a white plastic chair nearby, and string lights above. There is a w

Man in chef uniform at a seafood stall with signs advertising a calamari cooking demo, crab, and clam chowder, with octopus photo, under striped awning.

A man in a white chef's coat preparing seafood at an outdoor food demo stand. Signs indicate it's a calamaris cooking demo at 2:30 PM, with a poster showing a person holding a squid. The stand has a checkered tablecloth and a sign advertising crab ho

Person dressed as a blue and white dolphin costume standing next to a woman in pink hoodie smiling and giving a thumbs-up at an outdoor shopping or dining area with other people seated at tables and colorful buildings in the background.

Two women smiling in front of a building with sailing banners, with boats and an outdoor event setup visible in the background.

Two young men controlling underwater robots with remote controls at an outdoor event, with a large water tank, blue tent, trees, and houses in the background.

A woman is speaking into a microphone under a white canopy tent at an outdoor event. Behind her on a stage, four musicians are sitting with music stands, and a marina with sailboats is visible in the background. Several people are seated nearby, and

A man speaking into a microphone on an outdoor stage under a white canopy, with musicians and instruments, near a marina with boats and sailboats, and blooming plants in the background.

A marching band performing outdoors under a cloudy sky, with members dressed in yellow jackets and black hats, seated and standing with musical instruments, near white tents and trees.

Two women are standing on a dock near boats, one dressed in a bee costume and the other in casual clothing with a vest, smiling at the camera with a body of water and trees in the background.

Three people dressed in Halloween costumes standing on a dock near boats, with a clear blue sky and trees in the background. Two are wearing squid hats, one in green and the other in blue, and the third is dressed as a ghost with sunglasses.

Two women in navy U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary jackets and caps at an outdoor informational booth with brochures. One woman in foreground is reading a brochure, and a table with a banner reads 'United States Coast Guard, Flotilla 6-4 Monterey'.

A group of five people at an outdoor event under tents, with one person pointing. The group includes four women and one man, with various items and merchandise on the tables.

Outdoor event with multiple tents and booths, including a blue tent labeled 'campseallab.org,' and attendees walking around, some engaging with exhibits and tables.

People engaging at an outdoor educational booth with scientific equipment and a blue canopy, with a woman in sunglasses talking to a young man, while an elderly woman with a large hat looks at materials.

A woman in a black jacket talks to a group of people at an outdoor booth with a blue tablecloth, under a canopy. The table has informational materials and containers on it. The group, consisting of young adults, listens attentively. In the background

People gather at a Santa Catalina School booth at an outdoor event, with various tents and trees in the background.

A woman and a girl sit on the ground at Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, interacting. There is a sign nearby listing activities such as whale watching, octopus art, and origami. People walk in the background, with shops and festival decorations visible.

Outdoor market or festival with tents and booths, people browsing and talking, in an urban setting with residential and hotel buildings in the background.

2024 Whalefest Monterey

2024 Whalefest Monterey

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Poster for WhaleFest Monterey 2024 events at Fisherman's Wharf, featuring a large whale leaping out of the ocean with text details about the event dates, times, location, and activities.

People participating in a street parade for Whalefest Monterey 2023, with some in costumes and others waving a banner that reads 'Whalefest Monterey 2023.' Spectators watch from the sides of the street as trees, flags, and buildings line the backgrou

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A person dressed in a fish costume with a sash reading 'SaveTheWhales.org' walking on a brick sidewalk, with a U.S. Coast Guard boat and several people in uniform in the background.

People participating in a parade dressed in costumes, including a person in a banana costume and another in a marshmallow costume, along a retail street with onlookers on the sidewalk.

A woman standing outdoors next to a sign and a large, inflatable red octopus sculpture. The woman is wearing glasses, an orange puffer jacket, blue jeans, and holding a phone. The sign encourages taking selfies with the octopus and provides instructi

Group of people inside a tunnel with a large art display of a fluffy object resembling a horned animal and a hand holding a pink object hanging from the ceiling.

A colorful wheel with questions about whales, with bird illustrations inside and around it, set up at an outdoor event under tents.

People standing at an outdoor event booth with a blue tablecloth, under a white canopy, displaying MBARI branding. A dog on a leash, and a person with a grey hoodie, and another in a red jacket, are present.

An outdoor event with a blue canopy tent and a table promoting whale conservation. The table has informational materials and the website 'SaveTheWhales.org.' Several people are gathered around, some looking at whale exhibits or displays.

People gathered around an outdoor booth with a blue 'Surfrider Foundation' canopy, engaging in conversation during a rainy day event.

Two women stand behind a booth at an outdoor event. The booth displays information about whales and the American Cetacean Society. The woman on the left is smiling, giving a thumbs-up, and wearing glasses, a blue whale-themed shirt, and a green jacke

Display booth for the American Cetacean Society Monterey Bay Chapter, featuring whale photographs, posters about whale seasons and conservation, whale models, and informational materials on marine mammals.

A person dressed in an alligator costume with an open mouth, smiling, at an outdoor event with tents and people.

A woman being interviewed on a pier by a news crew with a boat and water in the background on an overcast day.

A woman being interviewed by a male reporter with a microphone, with a camera and a male cameraman filming on a cloudy day near the water with boats and a pier in the background.

A group of people gathered around a small inflatable kiddie pool on a wet surface, watching a young girl in a blue outfit and cap playing a game inside the pool, with some spectators taking photos or recording videos.

Outdoor booth for 'Save Our Shores' with a woman standing behind a table under a blue canopy, wet brick ground, other booths in the background, and informational materials on the table.

A man wearing a shark costume headpiece standing next to a blue whale informational poster at an outdoor event.

People gathered around a booth at an outdoor event under a mint green canopy with 'Monterey Museum of Art' written on it. The booth displays various art supplies and pieces, with children and adults engaging in activities. The ground is made of red b

An outdoor display booth with two smiling women and a whale skull inside a tent. The booth has photo identification charts of whale fins and tails, and whale-related props like a whale model and a buoy. The setting is in front of a building with larg

People at an outdoor booth for the California Killer Whale Project, with a table displaying brochures, artwork, and a blue box, under tents on a brick-paved area, with parked vehicles and trees in the background.

Group of people at an outdoor event under tents, with a table labeled 'California Killer Whale Project' displaying informational materials, in a plaza with brick pavement, trees, and parked cars in the background.

Children and adults participating in a fish-printing activity at a booth with craft supplies and fish images.

People walking on a dock by boats and sailboats in a harbor with cloudy sky.

Two women sitting at a booth with California Coastal Commission informational materials and promotional items, outdoors at an event. One woman is wearing a tan jacket and beanie, and the other is wearing a black jacket and sunglasses, both smiling.

A group of children dressed in colorful costumes performing a dance or song outdoors, with some holding microphones. In the background, there is a two-story building with a sign that reads 'Rockfish Harbor Grill,' and an audience watching from the up

Person in a penguin costume standing outdoors near water with boats docked in the background.

An outdoor jazz band performing under a large white canopy, with a bandleader in front conducting. The band members are playing various wind instruments, with music stands in front of them. There are some onlookers seated nearby and behind the canopy

A group of women dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire dancing outdoors near a marina, with a crowd watching their performance, in a coastal town.

2023 Whalefest Monterey

2023 Whalefest Monterey

Poster for Whale Fest Monterey 2023 with a large whale illustration, event details, and sponsor logos.

Parade in a small town with people dressed in costumes, including a person in a shark suit and others in whale costumes, carrying a banner for Whalefest Monterey 2023, with a crowd of spectators watching.

People participating in a parade, dressed in festive costumes including a person in a marshmallow costume and another in a dolphin onesie, with onlookers sitting and standing along the sidewalk, some waving and cheering.

People walking and standing near booths at an outdoor event by a marina with boats and yachts, under a cloudy sky.

A French Bulldog puppy dressed in a blue shark costume with fins and a dorsal fin, standing on a brick surface with a smiling woman in the background.

Dog dressed in a blue dinosaur costume with a dorsal fin and white teeth, sitting on brick pavement, with a person pushing a stroller in the background.

A musician performing outdoors with a microphone, guitar, and amplifier on a sidewalk in front of shops, including Candies and Candyland, during daytime.

A group of people performing at an outdoor event under a white canopy, with a scenic marina and mountains in the background. Some are dancing, including a woman in a black tank top and red sneakers, and others are standing or sitting nearby.

Group of people dancing and exercising under a white canopy outdoors with boats and mountains in the background.

People, including children, gathered around a table setting up a science activity involving colorful paints and a fish.

A booth for the Surfrider Foundation Monterey with a blue tablecloth and sign, standing outdoors on a brick plaza with other tents and people around, under cloudy skies.

A marina with numerous sailboats and yachts docked, a large gray boat with a woman in a blue jacket and a person in a black cap standing on its deck, and cloudy skies overhead.

People walking on a dock with boats in a marina, one person wearing a red crab costume, and a modern building with large windows on the right.

A marina filled with sailboats and yachts docked at the piers. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue visible.

2022 Whalefest Monterey

2022 Whalefest Monterey