Described below are our current list of events - both our Old Fisherman's Wharf events and some fun nearby events, too.
Look further down this page to find the date of the event you're interested in and click on its link for more details.
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UPCOMING EVENTS ON OR NEAR MONTEREY'S OLD FISHERMAN'S WHARF
Prior Whalefest Monterey Symposium Presentations - Virtual
Date: Apr 14 - Dec 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Below are links to prior Symposium presentations at Whalefest Monterey. Here are links to https://www.youtube.com/@whalefestmonterey9419: 2024 Symposium Presentations: 45:58 John Ryan - Whale… Learn More...
World's Toughest Row Teams - May 31 - June 8
Date: May 31 - Jun 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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Here's details about the fun to see at the Wharf parking lot, World's Toughest Row teams: As we approach the one-month mark until the start of the World’s Toughest Row –… Learn More...
Monterey State Historic Park Celebrates California State Parks Week
Date: Jun 12 - Jun 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Monterey State Historic Park Celebrates California State Parks Week Monterey, Calif.— With windswept beaches, towering redwoods and historic sites, California State Parks preserve the best… Learn More...
Father's Day on the Wharf and Ultimate Dad Tribute Short Story Contest
Date: Jun 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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Celebrate the 2024 Father’s Day at Monterey’s Old Fisherman's Wharf & Honor Our Dads by Participating in the “Ultimate Dad Tribute Short Story Contest” May, 2024,… Learn More...
Old Monterey Foundation to hold a Free Lecture, “Steinbeck, Ricketts and the Western Flyer: The Intersection of Science and the Arts"
Date: Jun 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Old Monterey Foundation to hold a Free Lecture, “Steinbeck, Ricketts and the Western Flyer: The Intersection of Science and the Arts" on Thursday, June 27, 2024, followed by a Free… Learn More...
4th of July on the Wharf 2024
Date: Jul 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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Come to the Wharf and enjoy the Fourth of July 2024! More details to come! Learn More...
91st Annual Festa Italia
Date: Sep 6 - Sep 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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91st Festa Italia to Return to the Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park in Downtown Monterey on September 6th – 8th, 2024 (Note - each day has different event… Learn More...
179th Wharf Birthday Party
Date: Oct 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Don't miss the 179th Wharf Birthday Party. Many more details to come! Learn More...
First Annual Firefighters Charity Ball with Special Firehouse Cooking Competition Awards.
Date: Oct 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Save the Date! Don’t miss the First Annual Firefighters Charity Ball with a special Firehouse Cooking Competition Awards. We always appreciate it when Monterey Fire joins us at some of our Wharf… Learn More...