Whalefest Monterey to be held at Old Fishermans Wharf in Monterey on January 21, 2012

When:
Old Fisherman's Wharf, Address:

Where:
Saturday, January 21.

The Old Fisherman's Wharf Association in Monterey is sponsoring WHALEFEST MONTEREY, a free fun event for all ages that celebrates the Monterey Bay, Old Fisherman's Wharf, and whales, while benefiting many local marine conservation non-profit organizations. WHALEFEST MONTEREY is held in January during the migration of the gray whales although whales are spotted in the Monterey Bay year-round. The day will feature a wide array of fun activities at Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey near the Custom House including a scavenger hunt, a beach clean up, a bocce tournament on Fisherman's Wharf, whale watching excursions, live music, a dance, and other entertainment, a special concert presented by Marine Life Studies with Barbara Joy and the La Mesa School Children's Chorus plus "Whiskie the Whale Spotter™" who will do whale tricks, a dance with live musical performances by The Whales and Nick Fettis, and Jonah and the Whale Watchers, a beach clean up by Save Our Shores, hands-on interactive presentations (for all ages) by Save The Whales, squid and fish painting, chalk art, literary participation by local maritime authors, lectures by world renowned marine specialists, informative and educational exhibits by marine organizations, face painting, a raffle, documentaries will be presented by BLUE Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Summit", and much more. WHALEFEST MONTEREY is benefiting and bringing awareness to the public about all the fantastic marine organizations that are involved in the Monterey Bay.