Fun for Everyone

Join in cleaning up the beaches and surrounding areas on Saturday, November 7 at 9 a.m. in preparation for the upcoming right whale calving season. Keep Nassau Beautiful (KNB) and community volunteers will remove litter and debris from the beach, beach access points, beach parks, and parking lots. To participate in the beach clean-up, please register HERE. 

Get ready for a truly magical and uplifting experience on Sunday, November 8 at 9 a.m., hosted by Deb Cunningham. Meet at Main Beach and connect with the majesty of the ocean and the gentle giants that roam its depths as you flow through your yoga poses and start your festival day with an inspiring experience by the sea.

Step into a world where the giants of the deep come to life in a jaw-dropping spectacle! Witness firsthand the sheer scale of these magnificent creatures as you stand face to face with actual baleen and bones from right whales and their awe-inspiring whale counterparts!

The festival has an extraordinary treat that will have you jumping for joy! Marine-themed

bounce houses, tailor-made for kids to let loose and unleash their boundless energy! It's a win-win for everyone as parents get to savor the great music, indulge in delectable food, and soak in the festival's vibrant atmosphere!

With wagging tails and slobbery smiles, furry friends are invited to support right whale conservation at our Dog Parade on Sunday, November 8 at noon! Dress your pup in a marine-themed costume and join the fun, hosted by Tails of the Trail, Humane Society of Nassau County, and Nassau County Animal Services.  Sign up HERE!

Learn about right whales and other marine mammals directly from the biologists that work so hard to protect them. Experts will be on-hand throughout the festival to tell you about their efforts and answer your questions.  Schedule of experts will be posted at the festival. 

At the Right Whale Festival, kids become ocean explorers! With their special Kids Program in hand, they’ll navigate the festival grounds on an interactive adventure—uncovering the truth about right whales by answering fun true-or-false questions and busting common myths along the way! Answer all the questions and choose a prize from our treasure chest!

Join us Friday, November 6 at 11:30 a.m. at Story & Song for the Right Whale Festival Lecture Luncheon. Enjoy a casual lunch while hearing from grassroots organizations making a difference in right whale conservation, research, education, and rescue. Tickets go on sale September 1; check back for details!

Experience the extreme size of large whale species when you stand beside these life-size whale inflatables. Walk inside of a North Atlantic right whale to learn about its biology. Snuggle up to an inflatable right whale calf as you learn about its fight to survive. 

Join Blue World Research Institute (BWRI) on November 9 at 6 p.m. at the Courtyard Amelia Island for a volunteer right whale sighting training. Learn how to identify North Atlantic right whales, report sightings, and contribute valuable information to ongoing research and conservation efforts.

All aboard! Experience the thrill of exploring a law enforcement and U.S. Coast Guard vessel used to protect right whales. Learn about right whale research and see the vessels scientists use to study these whales. Check out vessels that play a crucial role in rescuing entangled whales! 

Come hungry! Enjoy a variety of food trucks and vendors serving delicious meals, desserts, sweet treats, and festival favorites throughout the weekend. All seafood served at the festival will be sustainably sourced, with an emphasis on local seafood whenever possible.