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Maritime Festival | Dana Point Harbor | Sep 12 - 14

Eric Bergstrom Editor

The Ocean Institute invites all to our 41st Maritime Festival to celebrate Dana Point’s rich maritime history. The festival will feature sailor reenactors, kids’ activities, tall ships, local marine life, vendors, food trucks, beer gardens, and more.

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Check our Event Calendar for daily activity times.

Fri 12 September 12 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

American Burger Cup

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CAFri12September 12 @ 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cannon Battles

Fri 12 September 12 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sails ‘N Ales: Craft Beer Kick-off Party

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CASat13September 13 @ 8:15 am - 10:00 am

Mermaids & Mateys Breakfast

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CASat13September 13 @ 9:00 am - September 14 @ 4:00 pm

Festival Adventure Pass

Sat 13 September 13 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am

School for Scallywags

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CASat13September 13 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

American Burger Cup

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CASat13September 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Mermaid Swim Show

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CASat13September 13 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Mermaid Grotto: Meet and Greet

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CASat13September 13 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Mermaid Swim Show

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CASat13September 13 @ 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Mermaid Tea by the Sea

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CASat13September 13 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Mermaid Swim Show

Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA

Ocean Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education facility, and 100% of the weekend’s proceeds go directly back into our operations and mission. Using the ocean as our classroom, we inspire children to learn. Come celebrate with us and be a part of this treasured community tradition.

September 13 @ 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm