Saturday, March 21

10 AM - 1 PM

MacKerricher Whale Walks starting from the Ward Ave. Haul Rd. Visit our 3 "Cetacean Stations" to learn about the Eastern Pacific Gray Whale and why we celebrate tis festival. Trail access point: Laguna Point, MacKerricher State Park, 24100 MacKerricher Park Rd.

Canceled for rain, severe weather/ocean conditions or park closure

Saturday, March 21 , 8:30 AM

Whale Run & Walk

Kiddie Run - 8:30 AM

5K, 10K runs - 9 AM

Fun Walkers - 9:15 AM

Fees vary, they do go up on March 10

Register here

OR Fri. March 20 at Round Table Pizza, 1-7 PM

OR Sat. March 21 at Noyo Headlands Park 7-8:30 AM

Saturday, March 21, 

Chowder tasting at Fort Bragg City Hall Rec Center. Tickets $20.

Saturday, March 21, 
Fort Bragg Whale Festival Downtown Wine Walk     

     Admission is $65.00, with chowder tasting $75.

Wine Walk - sample local wines with food pairings at shops throughout town

Live music

Rain or Shine

Must be 21 years of age with your ID.

Saturday, March 21, 6-7 PM

MacKerricher State Park Whale Festival Campfire Program. Songs, stories, s'mores, and whale trivia. MacKerricher Campfire Center, across from park entrance kiosk and visitor center. Parking in group camp

Sunday, March 21 11 AM - 3 PM

MacKerricher St. Park. Help preserve the fully articulated whale skeleton by applying a coat of paint to the bones. Paint and brushes will be provided, volunteers should be wearing painting clothes, all ages and painting talents are welcome. Cocoa provided.