Ahoy, mateys! 🚨 Maritime Festival tickets are officially LIVE! ⚓️
Join us September 12–14 at the Ocean Institute for THREE DAYS of high-seas adventure, hands-on fun, and maritime magic for the whole family!
🧜♀️ Mermaid Encounters – Meet mesmerizing mermaids and dive into whimsical sea tales in their coastal cove!
💥 Cannon Battles at Sea – Climb aboard tall ships and witness thrilling live cannon battles in open waters!
⚓️Ship Tours – Step onto historic decks, meet the crew, and explore life aboard real working tall ships.
🎠 Rides & Games – Test your skills with swashbuckling games and carnival-style fun for all ages.
🛍️ Local Vendors – Shop treasures from artisan makers, ocean-themed goods, and festival favorites.
🎶 Live Music – Enjoy a lively soundtrack of sea shanties, surf rock, and more all weekend long!
🌮 Food Trucks + Beer Garden – Savor tasty bites and local brews right by the water.
🍻 PLUS: Don’t miss Sails N’ Ales on Friday night! Kick off the weekend with live music, beer tastings, cannon battles and more!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss the adventure of a lifetime. Follow @maritime_festival on instagram for all the latest updates and sneak peeks!
The 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!
The festival will feature local vendors, food trucks, beer gardens, kids’ activities, sailor reenactors, local marine life, tall ships, and more! The Maritime Festival has been a beloved community event for the past 41 years, and we are thrilled to continue celebrating Dana Point’s rich maritime history.
Peddler’s Village
Located in the Fishing Wharf parking lot. Food trucks, local businesses, artists, a beer garden, drinks, music, shade, and picnic tables.
Open from 10 am to 7 pm
Pirate Adventure Shows FREE to the Public!
Show Times: 10:15 am and 1:15 pm
How to watch: Guests can watch from the sidewalk between Ocean Institute’s Maritime History Center and the Baby Beach Fishing Wharf.
https://maritime-fest.org
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