Festival of Whales Guide 2024

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OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE
sanclementetimes.com San Clemente Times February 22 - February 28, 2024 Page 12 In loving memory of Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching & Festival of Whales Founder, Don Hansen 1934-2022 www.danawharf.com Don Hansen founded the Festival of Whales 53 years ago as a way to share the magic of the California Gray Whale migration and his love for these majestic mammals. We are honored to pay tribute to his legacy and continue the yearly tradition that has become the longest running Festival in the world. Join us as we continue to celebrate and show love for the whales, our Founder and the health of our ocean. festivalofwhales.com book OC’s first whale watching company Unforgettable memories since 1971

Mayor’s Message

WELCOME TO THE 53RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WHALES

How lucky are we to celebrate the beauty and majesty of the whales that migrate along the Dana Point coastline this time of year? The city is honored to be the home for the Festival of Whales. It’s more than a celebration. This year, the festival includes the participation of many vital nonprofit groups in Dana Point and Orange County.

More than 15 of our local nonprofits will participate in the Festival of Whales Parade on Saturday morning. Many of these organizations use the parade to let the public know about the good work they are doing in the community, while giving back through participation and volunteering.

Highlights will include youth from the Boys and Girls Club, Marines from our adopted 5th Marine Regiment, our friends from our Friendship City, Sorrento, Italy, all marching in the parade.

Numerous nonprofit organizations will host fundraisers and educational opportunities throughout the festival. For example, you can support some great local groups by attending the Whales, Tails & Ales event benefiting the Pet Project Foundation, as well as joining in the tasting at the Clam Chowder Cook-Off that will benefit Fish for Life. The Marine Corps League will be hosting the spirit garden at Sunday’s concert and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be barbecuing, with proceeds going to Dana Hills Athletics.

Don’t forget the Rotary Club’s Little Pirates Treasure Hunt and the always-entertaining Cardboard Classic and Dinghy Dash.

I look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s Festival of Whales, and thank you in advance for your support of our community’s nonprofits.

LOCAL DESIGNERS SUBMIT WINNING 2024 FESTIVAL LOGO

William Scott and Andy Boice are the creative partners behind Unsung Studio, which won the logo design contest for the 53rd annual Festival of Whales. Scott and Boice live in Dana Point, but the duo runs their agency in San Clemente, offering a slew of creative services to clients that include web design and branding.

“Contests like this are fun for us to kind of get outside of our bubble of working for clients and do something a little bit more creative,” Scott said. When they saw the logo design announced, they were immediately inspired. “What we initially kind of resonated with was an old encyclopedia. Like older technical drawings when people were first identifying whales or making signage.”

After bouncing back and forth between the cities they work and live in over the last 12 years, they recognize and appreciate the rich maritime history and surf culture that both are rooted in. As longtime Festival attendees, both Scott and Boice are honored to have had their design chosen as the winner this year.

They are looking forward to seeing their designs reflected at the various events and are always on the lookout to help other nonprofits with branding or projects.

Whale Watching

BOTH DAYS OF FESTIVAL AND BEYOND

Whale watching during the Festival of Whales, held at the peak of the California Gray Whale migration, offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with nature’s majesty. It’s a chance for families and friends to witness firsthand the awe-inspiring spectacle of these magnificent creatures as they journey along the coast. Whether from land or sea, immersing oneself in this annual migration not only provides unforgettable memories but also fosters a deeper appreciation for marine conservation efforts. Join us in celebrating the wonder of our oceans and the remarkable journey of the California Gray Whale at this year’s Festival of Whales.

CAPT. DAVE’S DOLPHIN & WHALE WATCHING SAFARI

Captain Dave’s Whale Watching boasts a storied legacy spanning over two decades. Founded by Captain Dave Anderson, it has become renowned for its innovative approaches to eco-friendly whale watching, offering guests unforgettable encounters with marine life, including unique underwater viewing pods. Children 12 and younger are FREE with each paid adult on Captain Dave’s Eco-Hero Safari, taking place on Saturday, March 2 from 1-3:30pm. Local environmental partners will be on board to inspire and educate future Eco-Heroes. Or save 20% instantly when you book a 2½-hour Signature Safari or two-hour Zodiac Safari. Reservations, schedule, and information: (949) 488-2828 or visit dolphinsafari.com.

DANA WHARF WHALE WATCHING

Dana Wharf Whale Watching, the birthplace of whale watching in Southern California, has been a pioneer in marine ecotourism since its inception (by founder and beloved Festival patriarch, Don Hansen). With over 50 years of expertise, they’ve provided unparalleled

experiences, showcasing the rich biodiversity and beauty of the Pacific Ocean to countless visitors.

Use promo code FOW24 to save $10 off all tickets, excluding special (already discounted) 8 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. trips. For reservations, call (888) 224-0603 or visit danawharf.com.

OCEAN INSTITUTE

These Marine Mammal Cruises depart twice each day. Join the crew for an experience you will never forget. This 2½-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer, Ocean Institute’s 65-foot research vessel, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating Blue whales, large schools of playful dolphin, the impressive sunfish known as Mola, and more. For more information or reservations, please visit oceaninstitute.org or call (949) 496-2274.

WHALE WATCHING FROM LAND

During this peak season, 40-50 whales pass by Dana Point each day, using the Dana Point Headlands’ 200-foot cliffs near the harbor as a landmark to check their migration path. Enjoy blufftop viewing from the Headlands Nature Interpretive Center.

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Andy Boice and William Scott are the duo behind Unsung Studio, a creative agency based in San Clemente that specializes in branding and web design. The logo for the 2024 Festival of Whales was designed by them. Photo: Courtesy of William Scott

For more information & expanded event listings, visit FestivalOfWhales.com

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

WELCOMING OF THE WHALES OCEAN INSTITUTE

5:00 - 8:00 p.m. The community is invited to a sunset Festival kick-off ceremony by members of the local Acjachemen Nation, along with a Dana Point Surf Club paddle-out at the Marine Protected Area beach behind the Ocean Institute. Following the beach ceremony, a reception will be held inside the Ocean Institute. The event will include food truck cuisine for purchase, drinks for purchase, commemorative Festival merchandise and the Ocean Institute’s free interactive educational activities and displays. RSVP: oceaninstitute.org 1

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

FESTIVAL OF WHALES PARADE

ISLAND WAY/DP HARBOR DRIVE

10:00 a.m. Celebrate the annual migration of the California Gray Whale by enjoying the Festival of Whales Magical Migration Parade. The parade starts at the Richard Henry Dana statue on the Island Way Bridge and proceeds over the bridge and winds its way down Dana Point Harbor Drive until it ends at Golden Lantern. The parade, viewable from sections of the Island Way Bridge and along Dana Point Harbor Drive, features giant helium parade balloons, marching bands, school groups, nonprofit organizations, floats, military units and more.

More info: danapoint.org/recreation , 7, 10

CARDBOARD CLASSIC & DINGHY DASH

BABY BEACH

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Westwind Sailing hosts their 7th Annual Cardboard Classic & Dinghy Dash - a fun-filled, family-oriented day that includes a cardboard boat building contest and race, food, music, awards & more. The Cardboard Classic is a free event and open to the public. More Info/Register a Team: westwindsailing.com or call 949.492.3035. 2

CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF

BABY BEACH

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Join the fun of the 11th annual Fish for Life Clam Chowder Cook-Off, featuring delicious bites from all your local favorite restaurants! Tickets are $15 to taste all the chowders and attendees get to vote for best booth decorations and their favorite chowders. FishForLife.org 3

WHALES, TAILS & ALES ( STREET FAIR )

GOLDEN LANTERN/DP HARBOR DRIVE

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join Pet Project Foundation for a day of outdoor fun for the whole family—both the two-legged and four-legged members! Enjoy craft beer, delicious eats, live music, kid-friendly fun, a dog costume contest, local artisans, dog-friendly vendors and much more.

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WHALE WALK PAINTING

DOHENY STATE BEACH

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Originally started in 1999, the Doheny State Beach Whale Walk returns this year after massive renovations to the walkway throughout the park. Members of the community are invited to assist in the painting of life-size paintings of the whales that swim past our shores. More info & RSVP: dohenystatebeach.org 14

WYLAND ‘ART LESSONS IN THE WILD’

DANA WHARF

9 - 9:45 a.m. Each participant will receive a free gift and create their own work of art, inspired by renowned artist Wyland, aboard a Dana Wharf vessel. Prizes will be handed out, including a grand prize winner who will receive a special framed and signed creation by Wyland himself, valued up to $3,000. Lessons are free and guests can board an optional whale watching trip following their lesson, for a fee. 13

MARINE

MAMMAL LECTURE SERIES: ALISA SCHULMAN-JANIGER

HARPOON HENRY’S

9:30-10:30 a.m. Enjoy a continental breakfast while listening to a fascinating talk by whale expert Alisa Schulman-Janiger on the California Orca and Gray Whale Census. Admission is $10 for adults; children are free. 12

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DANA POINT FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION SHOW & SALE

HARBOR WALKWAY BY HARPOON HENRY’S

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Beautiful and varied art pieces will be on display along the Harbor Boardwalk. Watercolor, oil, acrylic, colored pencil, woodworking and photography by many award-winning local artists will be available for purchase. 12

ART IN THE PARK & DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL YOUNG ARTISTS SHOW AND SALE

BUMP OUT PARK

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Peruse through local artisans, including high school student makers from Dana Hills, presenting artwork in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, gems and fossils, art glass and sea glass, wood, pottery, jewelry, textiles and much more. 6

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SOCIETY SHOW

PARKING LOT EAST OF HARPOON HENRY’S

10 a.m.-4 p.m. See antique and classic boats on display, including vintage mahogany and fiberglass models. 12

HARBOR MUSIC SERIES

DANA WHARF COURTYARD & COFFEE IMPORTERS

Enjoy a variety of musical styles and sounds from local musicians, presented by Dana Point Harbor Partners. Dana Wharf Courtyard 13

12 - 2 p.m.: Perfect Duo

2 - 4 p.m.: Keith Comer

Coffee Importers 11

12-3 p.m.: Mike O’Bryan

3-4:30 p.m.: Corey Angeli

CLASSIC CAR SHOWS

BUMP OUT PARK & COFFEE

IMPORTERS WALKWAY

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Start your engines and view beautiful classics, which will be parked in various locations throughout the Harbor. Saturday’s featured clubs include the Just Having Fun Car Club (parked along the walkway, just past Coffee Importers). Bump Out Park will host the Pacific Coast Corvettes Car Club and the SoCal Woodies Club. 5, 6, 11

DANA POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOUR

LANTERN DISTRICT

2 p.m. Join historians on the Dana Point Historical Society’s annual historic town center Walking Tour. The tour meets at the corner of PCH and Blue Lantern, in front of the historic building now home to Coastal Kitchen. 15

DOHENY STATE BEACH VISITOR’S CENTER OPEN HOUSE TOUR

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit Dana Point’s hidden gem—the Doheny State Beach Visitor’s Center—for an open house tour and Q&A session focused on the center’s whale collection displays. 14

OCEAN INSTITUTE GENERAL ADMISSION & ACTIVITIES

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ocean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences. From sounds of the sea, to a horn shark touch tank, intertidal touch tank, and artifact exploration. Reserve your tickets at oceaninstitute.org – members receive free admission! 1

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

CONCERT ON THE WATER AND BBQ

BABY BEACH

Noon-5 p.m. Bring your beach chairs and blankets to enjoy an afternoon of music, food and spirits. This free concert is held at Baby Beach, in the Dana Point Harbor with the bands playing on a specially designed floating dock.Food and drink sales benefit the local VFW, Marine Corps League and Dana Hills High School Athletic Department. 3

Band Lineup

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.: Jimmy’s Buffet

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Yachty by Nature

LITTLE PIRATES TREASURE HUNT

BABY BEACH

9 a.m.-noon Join Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club for their Little Pirate Treasure Hunt. This event raises money for various children’s charities locally and around the world. Buy a shovel for $10, dress like a pirate, and start digging at 11 a.m. DanaPointRotary.org 3

STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH CLEANUP

OCEAN INSTITUTE

9:00 -11:00 a.m Step up and stand up for the oceans with a Stand Up To Trash beach clean-up, taking place in front of the Ocean Institute. Bring your own bucket or reusable bag (collection supplies available if you need) and roam the beach, ocean or surrounding areas to clean on your own, or make it a fun group project with friends and family. Pre-registration at standuptotrash.com is encouraged. 1

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WHALE OF A CLEANUP

DOHENY STATE BEACH

9 a.m.-noon Do your part for Mother Ocean and help clean debris off the beach before it washes out to sea and poses a threat to marine life. Those interested in participating should plan on meeting by the picnic tables along the boardwalk adjacent to the San Juan Creek river mouth. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves and drinking water. 14

INTERACTIVE SAILING RIDES

OC SAILING & EVENT CENTER

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Westwind Sailing invites those ages 5+ to take a 20-minute sailing ride and learn how to steer and sail a Capri 14! Tickets are $10 and all proceeds are donated to the Dana Point Aquatic Foundation for educational boating scholarships benefiting at-risk youth and adaptive boating programs. Weather and conditions permitting. Visit westwindsailing.com for details. 2

KIDS’ FISHING CLINIC AND TRIP

DANA WHARF

12:15-12:45 p.m. & 1-5:30 p.m. Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites all children to join this dockside fishing clinic and learn hands-on techniques on fishing from the experts. Prizes will be raffled off at the end of the clinic, which will be followed by a fishing trip. Children 12 and under fish for free with a purchase of a full-priced adult ticket. 13

MARINE MAMMAL LECTURE SERIES: KIRSTEN DONALD

HARPOON HENRY’S

9:30-10:30 a.m. Enjoy a continental breakfast accompanied by a fascinating talk by the Pacific Marine Mammal Center’s Kirsten Donald on sea lion entanglement, rehabilitation and research. Admission is $10 for adults; children are free. 12

ART IN THE PARK

BUMP OUT PARK

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Peruse through local artisans, presenting artwork in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, gems and fossils, art glass and sea glass, wood, pottery, jewelry, textiles and much more. 6

DANA POINT FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION SHOW & SALE

HARBOR WALKWAY BY HARPOON HENRY’S

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Beautiful and varied art pieces will be on display along the Harbor Boardwalk. Watercolor, oil, acrylic, colored pencil, woodworking and photography by many award-winning local artists will be available for purchase. 12

CLASSIC CAR SHOWS

BUMP OUT PARK

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Start your engines and view beautiful classics in Bump Out Park. View more than 50 cars on display from the Pacific Coast Corvettes Car Club and the Austin Healy Association of SoCal and the Jaguar Owners Club of LA. 5 & 6

HARBOR MUSIC SERIES

DANA WHARF COURTYARD & COFFEE IMPORTERS

Enjoy a variety of musical styles and sounds from local musicians, presented by Dana Point Harbor Partners. Dana Wharf Courtyard 13

12 - 2 p.m.: Keith Comer

2 - 4 p.m.: Phil Vandermost Coffee Importers 11

12-3 p.m.: Anthony Small w/ Matt Samia

3-4:30 p.m.: Matt Stephens

DANA POINT

HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOUR

LANTERN DISTRICT

2 p.m. Join historians on the Dana Point Historical Society’s annual historic town center Walking Tour. The tour meets at the corner of PCH and Blue Lantern, in front of the historic building now home to Coastal Kitchen. 15

DOHENY STATE BEACH VISITOR’S CENTER OPEN HOUSE TOUR

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit Dana Point’s hidden gem—the Doheny State Beach Visitor’s Center—for an open house tour and Q&A session focused on the center’s whale collection displays. 14

OCEAN INSTITUTE GENERAL ADMISSION & ACTIVITIES

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ocean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences. From sounds of the sea, to a horn shark touch tank, intertidal touch tank, and artifact exploration. Reserve your tickets at oceaninstitute.org – members receive free admission! 1

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A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A GRAY WHALE

Sensing a change in the hours of daylight across the western horizon, a female Gray Whale’s instinctual rhythms indicate that it is time to begin its annual migration. It is October, and this Gray Whale is pregnant. She will leave the cold arctic waters above Alaska, the Bering Sea and Chukchi Sea, and travel to the warmer shallow lagoons of Baja California.

Gray Whales must leave their summer feeding grounds at the first onset of winter. If these waters freeze over, they will drown. Whales are mammals and as such, must surface, exhale and inhale through their double blow holes, to fill their lungs with oxygen from the air. During late October, the entire population of Gray Whales begins the longest annual migration of any mammal. They leave the arctic waters and travel upward of 6,000 miles or more to their winter home in Mexico.

Gestation for the female whale, known as a cow, is 12 to 13 months. On the previous migration the year before, she became pregnant and carried the calf inside her during the northern migration and summer feeding. Upon returning to the seas above Alaska, she has used every opportunity to feed from the ocean’s floor to nourish herself and her growing calf.

Gray Whales are baleen whales filtering their food through the rows of baleen plates that hang from their upper jaw like a broom or a brush. Unlike other baleen whales, Grays are unique in that they feed solely from the ocean’s benthic zone. Meaning, they feed on small organisms such as amphipods, mollusks and crustaceans, (shrimp-like organisms, tube worms, crabs) found on the ocean floor. Most scientists surmise that Gray Whales do little to no feeding during their seven-month migration up and down the Pacific Coast. The baby has grown utilizing the energy stored in the mother’s lipid-filled layers of blubber. Now on her southern migration, she will give birth. This female Gray Whale has left the arctic waters intent on giving birth to her young in the protected lagoons of Baja California, in particular, Scammon’s Lagoon, San Ignacio Lagoon or Magdalena Bay.

Almost 50% of the pregnant whales never reach the lagoons before giving birth along the southern coast of California. Ocean temperatures are warm enough for these calves to survive, but they will need to build up their own layer of blubber.

A baby Gray Whale can gain as much as 50 pounds per day feeding on its mother’s rich milk, which contains over 90% fat. Born at approximately 1 ton and 12 feet long, a baby Gray will grow as much as a foot per month. This growth is necessary to provide both nourishment and insulation for the young

Gray whale to travel. After spending almost two months in the Mexican lagoon nurseries feeding, growing and learning from its mother, the calf will now have the necessary skills to swim alongside her during the 6,000-mile migration back to the summer feeding grounds. This is no easy task for the mother. The process of carrying her young and supplying the calf with much-needed nourishment has depleted her own body of energy and strength. Still, she is driven to make this migration as whales have done for centuries and centuries.

They will swim at speeds of 3 to 5 miles per hour around the clock. This migration is not without danger. A Gray Whale’s natural predator is the Orca. Killer Whales can be found waiting to attack and feed on young Grays. One of the most dangerous crossings for this cow/calf pair will be the deep waters of Monterrey Bay. If the cow can get her calf to Northern California, there is a good chance that she and her young will survive. They will pass through the Bering Straits, and arrive at their summer feeding grounds two months after leaving the lagoons. The mother will have lost almost 30% of her body weight during this entire migration, and she is ready to ween her calf.

What was a fiercely strong cow/calf bond is now broken. The young calf will be on its own to begin feeding with other whales along the ocean’s floor. For the mother, she too will feed around the clock for the next four to five months before migrating south, hopefully becoming pregnant again, and starting the cycle of life anew.

For those fortunate to get out on the Pacific waters and go whale watching, Gray Whales can be seen passing by our coast on their southern migration during the months of late December through February and then on their northern migration late February through April and May. Gray Whales are coastal navigators rarely swimming more than a mile or two from shore. How do they find their way year after year on this 12,000-mile journey? Scientists believe they follow the contours of the ocean floor, while others believe they recognize coastal land features. Still others think they might even be celestial navigators. However they do it, year after year, we are fortunate to see their heart-shaped blows as they surface to breathe, observe the barnacle-encrusted rostrums as they lift their heads from the waters, and delight in seeing their dorsal ridges arc out of the water as they present their flukes (tail) above the ocean’s surface before sounding to travel submerged for several minutes.

Please join us this year during the Festival of Whales as we celebrate these amazing creatures. If you are most fortunate, maybe, just maybe, you will see a cow/calf pair swimming past Dana Point Harbor. provide

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EVENT MAP

GETTING AROUND

TROLLEY INFORMATION

FREE trolleys will run on Saturday (Parade Day) from 6:30AM to 6PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 6:30 PM. This special Festival trolley service will begin at Dana Hills High School and include a few downtown stops, the Community Center, most Harbor area parking lots and event locations, except for a short period of time on Saturday, when a special Parade time route will run from 8:30 AM to approximately 11:30 AM. Avoid traffic and plan to park at the high school and trolley down to the celebration!

E-BIKE PARKING

Doheny Bike will host a bike corral on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Baby Beach. Riders must provide their own lock.

PARKING

Hourly parking ($3/hour, $6 minimum/$15 max for all day) is available at Doheny State Beach at the automated payment kiosks. You may also use the Passport Parking app at https://ppprk.com/park/. In addition to making the initial payment via the app, time can also be added remotely from your cell phone or tablet.

Free parking is available in and around the Harbor, along with some paid lots. Most of the Harbor’s FREE lots are limited to four hours maximum. Keep track of time or better yet, opt for all-day parking at Doheny.

FOR MORE DETAILED PARKING INFORMATION, VISIT FESTIVALOFWHALES.COM

PARADE TIME SHUTTLE ROUTE

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WHALE OF A KIDS’ ART CONTEST

Do you have a talented junior creator in the house?

The City of Dana Point invites artists of all ages to submit a design centered around the theme of the magical migration of the California Gray Whale!

To enter the contest, take a photo of your creative drawing or painting and submit it to recreation@danapoint.org by March 3, and be sure to include the child’s name and age with your entry. The winning artist will receive an ocean-themed gift basket and a whale-watching trip for a family of four!

MERCHANDISE FESTIVAL OF WHALES

The 2024 Dana Point Festival of Whales’ commemorative merchandise is a colorful array of adult-and children-sized long- and short-sleeved T-shirts, zip-front hoodies, lapel pins, hats, tote bags and more. There’s something for everyone, young and old!

MERCHANDISE BOOTH LOCATIONS

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ocean Institute Welcoming of the Whales Ceremony 1

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 3

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dana Wharf Walkway 13

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Baby Beach 3

REMEMBER TO TAG US IN YOUR PHOTOS #DPWhaleFest @FestivalOfWhales

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3/14

3/15

3/16

lEppArd TribuTE) / MOTLEY 2 (moTlEy cruE TribuTE)

3/17 ROD The MOD (rod sTEwArT TribuTE) and FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE (pETEr frAmpTon TribuTE)

3/21 & 3/22 X

3/23 THE HIGHWAYMAN SHOW (cAsh, nElson, JEnnings, KrisToffErson TribuTE)

3/24 NELSON

3/28 HERMAN’S HERMITS

3/29 HERMAN’S HERMITS

3/30 WAYNE NEWTON

3/31 LYNCH MOB

4/4 THE KINGSTON TRIO

4/5 ULI JON ROTH

4/6 RONSTADT REVIVAL

4/7 CINDERELLA’S TOM KEIFER

4/10 JOAN OSBORNE ACOUSTIC TRIO

4/11 JIMMIE VAUGHAN

4/12 ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS

4/13 TINSLEY ELLIS

4/14 THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS

4/18 SPONGE

4/19 RICHIE FURAY

4/20 GEOFF TATE

4/21 VONDA SHEPARD

COMING SOON

4/25 ISRAEL VIBRATION

& Roots Radics

4/26 FIVE FOR FIGHTING

4/27 KIDS OF CHARLEMAGNE

4/28 BOB ANDERSON

5/5 OINGO BOINGO FORMER MEMBERS

5/7 BLUES TRAVELER

5/8 JUDY COLLINS

5/9 CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO

5/15 MR BIG

5/17 JOHN CRUZ

5/18 VENICE

5/19 THE LETTERMEN

5/22 THE WAILERS

5/24 DSB (JournEy TribuTE)

5/31 YACHTY BY NATURE

6/1 STEELHEART

6/6 HOWIE DAY

6/14 AMBROSIA

6/16 ELVIN BISHOP

6/21 DESPERADO

6/22 DESPERADO

6/29 SKELETON CREW

7/6 SHINE ON

7/13 FAST TIMES

- ThE ulTimATE 80s TribuTE!

7/20 Y&T 50th Anniversary

7/27 BOB SCHNEIDER

8/3 CUBENSIS

8/17 PIANO MEN

8/31 MICK ADAMS

& THE STONES

9/15 BENISE: Fiesta!

9/22 JANE MONHEIT

10/3 ZEBRA

10/18 GARY PUCKETT

& THE UNION GAP

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