SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH

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Farmers Market and Culinary Adventure
Featuring locally grown, organic and specialty items that will be showcased in cooking demonstrations, floral arranging, wine pairings and tastings and much, much more. Located in the La Plaza Center from 9 am to 1 pm.

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

Festival of Whales Junior Charity Regatta 2009
Be a part of a Southern California tradition celebrating the annual whale migration as junior sailors race Naples Sabots on two short courses followed by the challenging “around the Island race.” Join the fun and excitement as these junior sailors compete for the coveted Festival of Whales Perpetual Trophy. The first race starts promptly at noon with the first warning at 11:55 am. This regatta is open to any advanced junior sailor with race experience and their own Naples Sabot sailboat. For more information, including directions, Notice of Race and Entry Forms please visit us at www.dpyc.org or call DPYC at 949-496-2900. Parking for spectators is available at Dana Point Yacht Club on the west end of Dana Drive (The Island). Entry fee of $25 includes T-shirt. Proceeds to benefit the Dana Point Youth Charitable Foundation.

Ocean Awareness Day
Presented by the Dana Point Harbor Association, featuring interactive displays, demonstrations and entertainment showcasing ocean and environmental programs and issues related to our ocean. OC Sailing & Event Center Grass Area 11am – 4 pm. 949-923-2255 or danapointharbor.com FREE

The Whale of a Rubber Ducky Race
Hosted by the Dana Point Woman’s Club, this fun spin on a traditional “Rubber Ducky Race” will be held from 11AM – 2PM at Baby Beach. Rubber Ducks can be pre-purchased at the Street Faire on March 7 & 8 and at Baby Beach the day of the event. Beginning March 1, ducks can be purchased at Beacon Printing, Dana Wharf Sportfishing and at the Dana Point Woman's Club web site (see below). Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. $6 per Rubber Duck or 2 for $10. You do not need to be present to win. Funds raised through this event will benefit the Woman’s Club scholarship fund. 949-496-4539 or www.danapointwomansclub.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.

Thar She Blows, aboard the tallship Pilgrim at the Ocean Institute hrough 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 (3-12 yrs); 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

Saturday Evening Campfire Program
Listen to sea tales and learn about whales, sharks and other sea life by the fire at Doheny State Beach Campfire Center (in the campground) at 6 pm. Please alert entrance station staff upon arrival so they do not charge for vehicle entrance and direct visitors to appropriate parking location/site of campfire program. Please Note: Rain cancels evening program 949-496-2704 or www.dohenystatebeach.org FREE

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