Whalefest Monterey

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How many whales does it take to screw in a lightbulb? I don’t know, but if you find out let me minnow.

This question and more can be answered at the 9th annual Whalefest Monterey on January 26-27.

This is a free family-friendly event held for two days on Old Fisherman’s Wharf.

Would you like to go safely inside a whale? Dee, the popular 43-foot inflatable whale model returns for you to go inside and see its internal organs.

There will be numerous photo ops with costumed creatures

roaming the wharf all day. Other highlights of the day feature cooking demos, Japanese fish stenciling, abalone races and other interactive fun things to do and see.

Folks come from around the world to see whales in the Monterey Bay. Monterey has taken the name The Whale Watching Capital of the World™ for good reason. Fifteen different species of whales have been sighted year around frolicking and eating krill and anchovies in our protected bay. This begs the question on why whales live

in salt water. Probably because pepper makes them sneeze.

These two days will be more than fun and games. Two marine research boats, a Coast Guard boat and our Monterey Fire boat will be on display. The Science Seafloor ROV will also be there. Many local and national marine organizations will be setting up exhibits for fun and education.

The Wharf Theater hosts speakers for a symposium representing topics and groups from The Monterey National Marine Sanctuary, MBARI, Hopkins Marine Station,

Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust, Whale Entanglement Team and more.

While you’re here, it’s a chance to pick up a unique marine themed gift or a collectible Whalefest t-shirt while listening and swaying to live music to work up an appetite for a meal at one of the award-winning restaurants on the wharf. Weather permitting, whale watching tours, fishing, sailing and glass bottom boats will be operating.

Why did the whales cross the road? Because they were following you to Whalefest!

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Great Selection of Local Wine & Craft Beer

Expires January 31st, 2019

Homemade Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner