Festival General Admission
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Festival Adventure Pass
September 14 @ 10:00 am - September 15 @ 4:00 pm
FESTIVAL ADVENTURE PASS
Weekend Pass!
Sept 14-15 | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Ocean Institute’s Annual Maritime Festival! The ticket includes access to the festival on Saturday and Sunday! Join us for fun interactive hands-on activities that will spark curiosity in Marine Science and Maritime History!
Pricing:
Adult: $20
Seniors (55+ y.o): $18.50
Child: (19 months – 13 y.o): $17
Infant/Toddler (0- 18 months): Free
Unlock a world of excitement with the Festival Adventure Pass! This ticket grants you access to three main areas of the festival:
Ocean Institute’s Main Campus
- Explore marine life artifacts
- Discover the history of whaling
- Participate in a scrimshaw activity
- Visit local aquaria and marine life exhibits
- Try your luck at the gold panning station
- Learn Morse code and how to send a telegram
- Experience the tide pool and shark touch tanks
- Embark on a sea monster scavenger hunt
Lil’ Lads Landing
- Enjoy carnival games
- Bounce around in bounce houses
- Capture memories at photo booths
- Participate in fun challenges
- Engage in educational partner activities
- Pirate and Mermaid Story Times
| 10:30 am – 10:50 pm | Pirate Story Time |
| 11:30 am – 11:40 am | Mermaid Story Time |
| 1:00 pm – 1:20 pm | Pirate Story Time |
| 3:30 pm – 3:40 pm | Mermaid Story Time |
Maddie James Seaside Learning Center and Historical Wharf
- Relax at the Seadog Saloon, sponsored by Youngs Beach Shack, featuring refreshing drinks
- Explore historic Tall Ship Tours (close at 3:00 pm to prep for Cannon Battles)
The Festival Adventure Pass offers a full day of fun and educational activities for you and your family. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience!
Pricing:
Adult: $20
Seniors (55+ y.o): $18.50
Child: (19 months – 13 y.o): $17
Infant/Toddler (0- 18 months): Free
Tickets are available for purchase at the event!
First Responders, Active Service Members, and Veterans
Ocean Institute will be offering FREE Festival General Admission in honor of September 11. Ticket is only valid for First Responders, Active Service Members, and Veterans, not other guests attending in the group.
No pre-booking is necessary, present valid identification at festival check-in to receive a ticket.
Sea Star, Captain Compass, Ocean Advocate, and Sealife Sponsor Members
Receive complimentary Festival Adventure Pass Tickets! Please log into your member account and claim tickets under household memberships. Membership Page
Questions email guestservices@oceaninstitute.org
2024 Festival Merch!
PRE-SALE! Festival Merch will be 20% off until Thursday, Sept 12!
All merch purchased online will be available for pickup at the main ticketing booth at Maritime Festival.
Festival T-Shirt – Available in Black and Prarie Dust
- Pre-sale: $12, Regular: $15
Festival Crewneck – Available in Storm Blue
- Pre-sale: $22.50, Regular: $28
Kids Festival T-Shirt – Available in Sports Grey
- Pre-sale: $10, Regualr:$12
Festival Hat – Available in Black
- Pre-sale: $12, Regular: $15
Festival Sticker – Available in Black and White
- Pre-sale: $2.50, Regular: $3
Adult Festival T-Shirt
BLACK
Sizes: S – 2XL
Pre-Sale:$12.00
Normal: $15.00
Adult Festival T-Shirt
COLOR: PRAIRIE DUST
Sizes: S – 2XL
Pre-Sale:$12.00
Normal: $15.00
Adult Festival Crewneck
COLOR: Storm Blue
Sizes: XS – 3XL
Pre-sale: $22.50
Regular: $28.00
Youth Festival T-Shirt
COLOR: SPORTS GREY
Sizes: S – 2XL
Pre-Sale:$10.00
Normal: $12.00
Festival Hat
COLOR: BLACK
Pre-Sale:$12.00
Normal: $15.00
Festival Sticker
COLORS: BLACK AND WHITE
Pre-Sale:$2.50
Normal: $3.00
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