Welcome to
WHALEFEST MONTEREY
Inspiring, educating, and empowering the public to protect and explore our Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
WHALEFEST MONTEREY ANNUAL EVENT
at Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf & Custom House Plaza
Whalefest is a 2-day FREE community 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 brings together dozens of local and national non-profit organizations and exhibitors focused on marine science, sustainability of land and sea, the environment, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
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.
INSPIRE EDUCATE EXPLORE EMPOWER
2 Free Days of Celebration,
Conservation & Connection
17th Annual Whalefest Monterey
JOIN US: April 2027
WHEN: April 10 & 11
TIME: 10am - 5pm
WHERE: MONTEREY, CA
ADMISSION: FREE!
LOCATIONS:
Custom House Plaza
Stanton Center at Monterey Museum of History & Art on Custom House Plaza
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.”