Welcome to
WHALEFEST MONTEREY
Two days of celebration,
conservation and connection
WHALEFEST MONTEREY ANNUAL EVENT
at Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf & Custom House Plaza
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 Speaker Symposium at the Historic Stanton Center in the Monterey Museum of History & Art, located at Custom House Plaza, where world-renowned scientists from local marine science research institutions share their latest research findings.
Join us April 2027
17th Annual Whalefest Monterey
WHEN: April 10 & 11
TIME: 10am - 5pm
Admission: FREE!
📍Custom House Plaza, Stanton Center at Monterey Museum of History & Art, Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf
VISIT US ON YOUTUBE. Don’t miss the chance to experience the depth and diversity of ocean science. Watch past presentations on our Whalefest Monterey YouTube channel
“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.”