Ocean Institute's Annual Maritime Festival
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Save the Date for 2026!
Friday Sept 11th - 13th
ABOUT: Come celebrate California’s rich maritime history and our connection to the ocean!
This is a fun-filled weekend, including visiting tall ships, cannon battles, a beer garden, mermaids, pirates, live music, local vendors, food trucks and more!
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2026!
Become a Sponsor! Send an email to Kdavidson@oceaninstitute.org
Become a Vendor or Food Truck: https://oceaninstitute.org/categories/become-a-vendor-maritime-festival/
BIG THANK YOU TO OUR
2025 SPONSORS!
ABOUT OCEAN INSTITUTE:
The Ocean Institute, founded in 1977, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100,000 children, teachers, parents, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science, Maritime History, and Outdoor Education programs.
The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, a historic tall ship, and an oceanographic research vessel. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to multi-day programs at sea. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning.
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