The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal waters off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and nurse their young. With less than 360 remaining, this family fun event raises awareness of the threats to right whales and how we can help in their recovery. The festival highlights efforts to protect these whales from extinction, as well as ocean-themed activities and exhibits that emphasize education and environmentally responsible adventures and products. Free Admission - Come early and spend the day!

Schedule of Events:

9:00am: Beach Clean-up

Join Keep Nassau Beautiful in cleaning up the beaches and surrounding areas in preparation for the upcoming right whale calving season. Please register Online.

10:00am: Festival Begins - Main Beach Park

The Right Whale Festival will be held at Main Beach Park.

10:00am: Live Music: Honey Baders - Main Beach Park

Classic rock by this local favorite!

1:00pm: Live Music: Brian Ernst - Main Beach Park

A multi instrumentalist who live loops acoustic guitars, didgeridoo's, beat boxing, vocal harmonies and small percussion instruments into uplifting songs with passion and purpose.

1:00pm - 6:00pm: Skate Contest - Main Beach Skate Park

Join the Friends of Fernandina Skatepark and Amelia Surf Co. for the Right Whale Festival Skateboarding Contest!  We have categories for all skaters whether you're just starting or you want to test your skills against the best this event is for you. All ages welcome! Please register Online.

3:30pm: Live Music: Truphonic - Main Beach Park

7:00pm: Movie in the Park - Main Beach Park

Free screening of the documentary Right Over the Edge. A new film about the world's rarest whale. Bring your lawn chairs and join us on the festival grounds for this extraordinary film!