MendoParks celebrates 31 years of Whale Festival activities
Every March we celebrate the breathtaking migration of gray whales along the Mendocino Coast. These beautiful creatures pass by our coastal community as they make one of the longest journeys of any mammal on the planet — all the way from Mexico to Alaska. Since 1992, MendoParks and California State
Parks have provided whale education at the festivals. We are pleased to share our 2022 schedule of activities, celebrating 31 years of whale education on the Mendocino Coast!
Complimentary guided whale walks at MacKerricher State Park, every Friday and Saturday in March: 11 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm. Join a California State Park Interpretive Specialist to learn about gray whales. This ADA-accessible tour will help you learn how to spot gray whales, their unique features, and why this animal is celebrated along our coast. The guided tour begins and ends at the Laguna Point parking lot. After the tour, your guide will be available for additional information and to interpret the gray whale skeleton located next to the MacKerricher visitor center. Each tour has a group limit of 12 and will be filled on a first-come, firstserved basis. All ages welcome.
Gray whale exhibit at the Ford House Visitor Center and Museum. Museum hours: 11 am to 4 pm every day, complimentary entry.
Friday, March 11th: John Reischman and the Jaybirds Concert, a benefit for MendoParks at the Little River Inn. The Jaybirds put their own particular stamp on bluegrass, old-time, and acoustic roots music, with a satisfying blend of traditional and modern styles, and they also give the impression that they really enjoy playing together. Tickets: $40, available at MendoParks.org
Saturday, March 12th: Van Damme State Park guided whale walk at the Spring Ranch Barn.
Join MendoParks in celebrating the gray whale migration along the
Mendocino Coast with a 90-minute guided walk by California State Parks. Space is limited, registration is required.
Sunday, March 13th: 2nd Annual Whale of a Bloody Mary Competition, a benefit for MendoParks! Join MendoParks at our 2nd Annual Battle of the Bloody Marys where both local and professional bartenders go head to head to claim the prize of Best Bloody Mary. Tickets: $75, available at MendoParks. org.
Self-guided activities: Complimentary whale watching guides and a
“How to Whale Watch on the Mendocino Coast” video are available at MendoParks.org.