Ocean Institute 35th Annual Tall Ships Festival
Ocean Institute 35th Annual Tall Ships Festival
Whaling History
by Bob Minty
California Historian
Mr. Bob Minty is shown above wearing his Grandfather’s actual whaling outfit, boots and all. I was fortunate enough to get an interview with Mr. Minty (will be posted shortly). He is so very generous with the mounds of interesting information he has regarding the history of whaling and of California.
The Tall Ships
Reenactor’s Village
Entertainment
Tijuana Dogs
This band drew quite the crowd. Fun was had by all!
The Ocean Institute‘s Tall Ships Festival started in 1984. It is the Ocean Institute’s premier annual event. This festival celebrates California’s maritime history and connection to the Pacific Ocean. The brig Pilgrim, and the other tall ships of her era, represent an important chapter in United States history.
Read more about the history of this event on the institute’s official website: Ocean Institute Tall Ships & Ocean Festival
Tall Ships & Ocean Festival Weekend Activities Include
- Ship Tours
- Interactive Ocean Exhibits
- Mermaid Swim Encounters
- Squid Dissections
- Mermaid Story Time
- Maritime Wharf Sailor’s Life Tour
- Cap’n Jacks Pirate School
- Hands-On Science & History
- Pirate Camp
- Live Music
- Sierra Nevada Beer Garden
Detailed Information About Daily Activities
Tall Ships & Ocean Festival Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 6:
Cannon Battles: 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Sails ‘n Ales Night One 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday, September 7:
Breakfast with a Mermaid 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Festival 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cannon Battles 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Sails ‘n Ales Night Two 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday, September 8:
Breakfast with a Mermaid 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Festival 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cannon Battles 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
