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Dana Point Festival of Whales wraps up March 14
Thirty-ninth annual event celebrates arrival of the ocean giants.
By Carol StarcevicPublished: March 12, 2010 12:54 PM
It’s been a whale of a show since the 39th annual Dana Point Festival of Whales blew into town on March 6, which runs through Sunday. The event celebrates the arrival of these creatures with viewing expeditions and many other activities.
The California Gray Whale begins its timeless journey from Alaska in October and reaches Dana Point Harbor around this time of year on its way to Baja. Experts say the mammals look for the Dana Point Headlands as a landmark to ensure they are on course. The legendary leviathans have a life span of 50 to 60 years and have been making the 6,000-mile trip (one way) for thousands of years.
The whales’ appearance is a time-honored tradition for Orange County natives but individuals from around the world come to view these 35-ton ocean giants who like to snack around the clock – but have no teeth.
When you’re not watching the whales, the festival’s calendar of events includes something for everyone: a street faire, family tide pool expeditions, farmers market, classic car exhibits, interpretive crafts and much more.
Also:
Scavenger hunt
Canoe racing
Horseshoe tournament
The Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center
Harbor Music Series
Movie in the Park
Sand Sculpting Competition
Mickey Munoz’ Paddle Surf Fiesta
Grunion run
Ocean Institute exhibits
A special feature of the festival this year is a partial showing of an exhibit by ‘60s and ‘70s artist John Van Hamersveld, who also designed this year’s logo. A former Dana Point resident, he is best known for his iconic poster depicting Bruce Brown’s surf classic film “The Endless Summer.”
The exhibit is called “Waterworks” and will be shown through March at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The entire exhibit can be viewed here.
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The California Gray Whale begins its timeless journey from Alaska in October and reaches Dana Point Harbor around this time of year on its way to Baja. Experts say the mammals look for the Dana Point Headlands as a landmark to ensure they are on course. The legendary leviathans have a life span of 50 to 60 years and have been making the 6,000-mile trip (one way) for thousands of years. The whales’ appearance is a time-honored tradition for Orange County natives but individuals from around the world come to view these 35-ton ocean giants who like to snack around the clock – but have no teeth. When you’re not watching the whales, the festival’s calendar of events includes something for everyone: a street faire, family tide pool expeditions, farmers market, classic car exhibits, interpretive crafts and much more. Also: Scavenger hunt Canoe racing Horseshoe tournament The Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center Harbor Music Series Movie in the Park Sand Sculpting Competition Mickey Munoz’ Paddle Surf Fiesta Grunion run Ocean Institute exhibits A special feature of the festival this year is a partial showing of an exhibit by ‘60s and ‘70s artist John Van Hamersveld, who also designed this year’s logo. A former Dana Point resident, he is best known for his iconic poster depicting Bruce Brown’s surf classic film “The Endless Summer.” The exhibit is called “Waterworks” and will be shown through March at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The entire exhibit can be viewed here. Related headlines Daniel Pink comes to Orange County Surf industry awards event moves stateside Global Hunter plans to host 100 China-based companies |
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