SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH

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Street Faire
Hosted by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, beginning immediately after the Festival of Whales Parade at Dana Point Plaza,  Pacific Coast Highway North at La Plaza, 10am- 5pm.  The Faire will feature arts and crafts booths, unique food vendors, kids games and live entertainment by MTV2 “On the Rise” singer/songwriter Trevor Davis! From 9 am to 1 pm during the Street Faire enjoy the Farmer’s Market featuring locally grown, organic and specialty items. It's a family event, with fun for everyone.  800-290-DANA or 949-496-1555. www.danapointchamber.com  

So Cal Woodies
The best of the best will be on display from the official Southern California Chapter of the National Woodie Club. Immediately following the Festival parade, So Cal Woodies will adorn the grassy area adjacent to Baby Beach. The Club’s goal is to promote the wooden car, and the role it has played throughout automotive history, especially in the California surf culture. For more information visit http://www.socalwoodies.com/ 

Seashore Interpretive Family Hike
Guided family tidepool hikes through the Dana Point Marine Protected Area with Ocean Institute naturalists.  Hikes are available on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited.  Sign up at the front desk of the Ocean Institute after admission is paid, no additional charge. See admission info below.

Ocean Institute
During the festival weekends the learning labs will focus on new discoveries in marine mammal research and allow visitors to explore a variety of fascinating phenomena unique to the magnificent whale. Families will have the opportunity to listen to underwater whale sounds to discover how they communicate, enjoy hands-on activities, learn from special speakers each day of the festival and create fun children’s crafts.
Guest speaker to be announced from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

Ocean Institute
During the festival weekends the learning labs will focus on new discoveries in marine mammal research and allow visitors to explore a variety of fascinating phenomena unique to the magnificent whale. Families will have the opportunity to listen to underwater whale sounds to discover how they communicate, enjoy hands-on activities, learn from special speakers each day of the festival and create fun children’s crafts.  Guest speaker to be announced from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. 

Thar She Blows, aboard the tallship Pilgrim at the Ocean Institute
Through living history demonstrations, presentations and exciting hands-on activities, this adventurous program offers visitors a unique glimpse into life at sea during the early American whaler. Program available 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Program included in price of admission to the Ocean Institute.

Public hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission price is $6.50 for adults (13 yrs+) and $4.50 for children (3-12yrs); Children 2 and under are free. Members are free.

Dana Point Fine Arts Association Show & Sale 
The Dana Point Fine Arts Association, a nonprofit organization that supports a local high school art department, will host a juried art show and 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 on the east side of Harpoon Henry's restaurant and east of Coffee Importers.  Watercolor, oil, acrylic, photography, and other media by many award-winning local artists will be available for purchase. More info contact show chairperson Frank Stockl at franksfotoimages@aol.com.

Sailing 
Take a sailing ride and 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. OC Sailing & Event Center, 949-923-2215. Dana Point Historical Society Walking Tour
At 2 pm meet at Bella Bazaar located at 34091 Pacific Coast Highway (corner of Blue Lantern and PCH) for the Walking Tour. For more information, call 949-248-8121 or www.danapointhistorical.org. FREE 

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. Enjoy a variety of musical styles and sounds. 949-923-2255 or danapointharbor.com  FREE

Whale of a View
Stop by our Dolphin Deck at 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive from 11 am to 3 pm for an exclusive free viewing of Captain Dave’s award winning Wild Dolphins and Whales of Southern California documentary. Viewings will be every hour.  Purchase a signed copy of Captain Dave’s DVD or stop by with your children to get a Dolphin Balloon for $1.  For more information call Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari at 949-488-2828.

For more information about the Festival of Whales events visit www.festivalofwhales.com.