Flying Fish Festival
A Four Day Festival of Family Fun
MAY 31 - JUNE 3, 2012
Photo Credit: Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce - Flying Fish Festival
In celebration of the annual return of Catalina Island’s famous flying fish, Catalina announces the 5th Annual Flying Fish Festival, May 31st – June 3rd, a four day festival of family fun.
From late May to September every year, Catalina Island welcomes the famed flying fish. This spectacular fish soars out of the water at heights of up to 30 feet and glides for distances as long as ¼ mile. The flying fish visit the Island for only a few months a year and best shows itself at night when lured with lights. It is only fitting that Catalina celebrates their arrival by honoring them as special guests with a four day long weekend of festivities.*
From late May to September every year, Catalina Island welcomes the famed flying fish. This spectacular fish soars out of the water at heights of up to 30 feet and glides for distances as long as ¼ mile. The flying fish visit the Island for only a few months a year and best shows itself at night when lured with lights. It is only fitting that Catalina celebrates their arrival by honoring them as special guests with a four day long weekend of festivities.*
The Flying Fish Festival kicks off on Thursday, May 31st, with the Taste Around of Avalon. It’s a chance to explore some of Avalon’s finest eateries and taste their most delectable menu items – all in one night! Participate by voting for your favorite food and beverage for Best Taste of Food and Best Taste of Drink. Activities are plentiful throughout the rest of the weekend as the events and entertainment roll out to celebrate the fantastic flying fish.
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A Trip to Catalina Island
for this year's Flying Fish Festival
2012 Flying Fish Festival Schedule of Events:
Thursday, May 31
5pm-9pm: Flying Fish Festival Kick-off -- The 8th Annual Taste Around of Avalon event.
9am-9pm: Urban Adventure Quest Flying Fish Challenge. Run the Catalina Walking Quest anytime between 5/31 and 6/4 to compete for a $75 AMEX Gift Card and Flying Fish Title. Click HERE for more information and discount code.
Friday, June 1
9am-5pm: Sand Sculpture at Wrigley Stage
12 noon-4pm: Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-7pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
3:45pm-5pm: Family Kayak Relay Race, Descanso Beach, free activity - Must sign up in advance to participate.
4pm-7pm: Bowling Strike O'Rama - Three Palms Avalon Arcade
7:30pm: Private Boat Flying Fish Tour - Each guest is given a high-powered, hand held beam to cast light and launch the flying fish from the water. $45 per person. Afishinado Charters (310) 510-2440.
8:30pm: Movie on the Beach, sponsored by Catalina by Designs and CHOICES
8:45pm: Flying Fish Tour, Catalina Expeditions. (310) 510-TOUR (8687)
Saturday, June 2
7am-9am: Kids Fishing Derby at the Mole, prizes awarded to the winners!
9am-5pm: Sand Sculpture at Wrigley Stage
9am-9pm: Urban Adventure Quest Flying Fish Challenge. Run the Catalina Walking Quest anytime between 5/31 and 6/4 to compete for a $75 AMEX Gift Card and Flying Fish Title. Click HERE for more information and discount code.
10am: Grand Opening "Red Beard's Rapids" X4D Ride,Three Palms Arcarde
10am-11am: Peddle Boat Races at the Green Pier - Avalon Boat Stand
10am-1pm: Boat Building Competition - entry forms at Harbor Dept.
10am-4pm: Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-4pm: Street Theater – Charles Frederick Holder and his boatman
10am-5pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
10am-5pm: Street Fair, Crescent Ave.
10am-6pm: Bubble Rollers
11am-2pm: Flying Fish Crafts & Ocean Science Activities, Crescent St.
11am-4pm: Beer Garden at the Landing Bar & Grill
12noon-4pm: Sidewalk Chalk in front of Library and Courthouse
1:45pm: Boat Building Competion Race at Avalon Beach
2:30pm: Guided tour of the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden with Blanche Traske (free) (Trolley from Tour Plaza at 2pm -$)
3pm: Segway Races
4pm: Golf Ball Drop (Rotary) Tickets $5
6pm-7pm: Beach Bingo, South Beach
6pm: Beer Garden Opens by Wrigley Stage
7:30pm-9:45pm: Street Dance. Xceptional Music Productions presents Tribute to Country Rock, Wrigley Stage, Crescent Ave.
7:30pm: Private Boat Flying Fish Tour - Each guest is given a high-powered, hand held beam to cast light and launch the flying fish from the water. $45 per person. Afishinado Charters (310) 510-2440.
8:45pm: Flying Fish Tours, Catalina Expeditions, (310) 510-TOUR (8687)
Sunday, June 3
9am-12noon: Sand Sculpture completed at Wrigley Stage
9am-9pm: Urban Adventure Quest Flying Fish Challenge. Run the Catalina Walking Quest anytime between 5/31 and 6/4 to compete for a $75 AMEX Gift Card and Flying Fish Title. Click HERE for more information and discount code.
10am: Bring It On Basketball Tournament, Three Palms Avalon Arcade
10am-4pm: Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-6pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
10am-6pm: Bubble Rollers
10am-4pm: Street Fair, Crescent Ave.
11am-2pm: Flying Fish Crafts & Ocean Science Activities, Crescent St.
2:30pm: Guided tour of the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens with Blanche Traske (free) (Trolley from Tour Plaza at 2pm - $)
7:30pm: Private Boat Flying Fish Tour - Each guest is given a high-powered, hand held beam to cast light and launch the flying fish from the water. $45 per person. Afishinado Charters (310) 510-2440.
7:45pm- 9pm: Flying Fish Kayak Tour, Descanso Beach - $45pp, Advance reservations are required
8:45pm: Flying Fish Tours, Catalina Expeditions, (310) 510-TOUR (8687)
Watch video from the 2010 Flying Fish Festival!
Scheduled events are subject to change. Check back regularly for updates!
* Flying Fish are, of course, wild, and do not necessarily perform on cue! While the fish are usually in Catalina Island waters between May and September each year, there are no guarantees that the fish will be seen on any given Flying Fish Trip.
Thursday, May 31
5pm-9pm: Flying Fish Festival Kick-off -- The 8th Annual Taste Around of Avalon event.
9am-9pm: Urban Adventure Quest Flying Fish Challenge. Run the Catalina Walking Quest anytime between 5/31 and 6/4 to compete for a $75 AMEX Gift Card and Flying Fish Title. Click HERE for more information and discount code.
Friday, June 1
9am-5pm: Sand Sculpture at Wrigley Stage
12 noon-4pm: Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-7pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
3:45pm-5pm: Family Kayak Relay Race, Descanso Beach, free activity - Must sign up in advance to participate.
4pm-7pm: Bowling Strike O'Rama - Three Palms Avalon Arcade
7:30pm: Private Boat Flying Fish Tour - Each guest is given a high-powered, hand held beam to cast light and launch the flying fish from the water. $45 per person. Afishinado Charters (310) 510-2440.
8:30pm: Movie on the Beach, sponsored by Catalina by Designs and CHOICES
8:45pm: Flying Fish Tour, Catalina Expeditions. (310) 510-TOUR (8687)
Saturday, June 2
7am-9am: Kids Fishing Derby at the Mole, prizes awarded to the winners!
9am-5pm: Sand Sculpture at Wrigley Stage
9am-9pm: Urban Adventure Quest Flying Fish Challenge. Run the Catalina Walking Quest anytime between 5/31 and 6/4 to compete for a $75 AMEX Gift Card and Flying Fish Title. Click HERE for more information and discount code.
10am: Grand Opening "Red Beard's Rapids" X4D Ride,Three Palms Arcarde
10am-11am: Peddle Boat Races at the Green Pier - Avalon Boat Stand
10am-1pm: Boat Building Competition - entry forms at Harbor Dept.
10am-4pm: Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-4pm: Street Theater – Charles Frederick Holder and his boatman
10am-5pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
10am-5pm: Street Fair, Crescent Ave.
10am-6pm: Bubble Rollers
11am-2pm: Flying Fish Crafts & Ocean Science Activities, Crescent St.
11am-4pm: Beer Garden at the Landing Bar & Grill
12noon-4pm: Sidewalk Chalk in front of Library and Courthouse
1:45pm: Boat Building Competion Race at Avalon Beach
2:30pm: Guided tour of the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden with Blanche Traske (free) (Trolley from Tour Plaza at 2pm -$)
3pm: Segway Races
4pm: Golf Ball Drop (Rotary) Tickets $5
6pm-7pm: Beach Bingo, South Beach
6pm: Beer Garden Opens by Wrigley Stage
7:30pm-9:45pm: Street Dance. Xceptional Music Productions presents Tribute to Country Rock, Wrigley Stage, Crescent Ave.
7:30pm: Private Boat Flying Fish Tour - Each guest is given a high-powered, hand held beam to cast light and launch the flying fish from the water. $45 per person. Afishinado Charters (310) 510-2440.
8:45pm: Flying Fish Tours, Catalina Expeditions, (310) 510-TOUR (8687)
Sunday, June 3
9am-12noon: Sand Sculpture completed at Wrigley Stage
9am-9pm: Urban Adventure Quest Flying Fish Challenge. Run the Catalina Walking Quest anytime between 5/31 and 6/4 to compete for a $75 AMEX Gift Card and Flying Fish Title. Click HERE for more information and discount code.
10am: Bring It On Basketball Tournament, Three Palms Avalon Arcade
10am-4pm: Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-6pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
10am-6pm: Bubble Rollers
10am-4pm: Street Fair, Crescent Ave.
11am-2pm: Flying Fish Crafts & Ocean Science Activities, Crescent St.
2:30pm: Guided tour of the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens with Blanche Traske (free) (Trolley from Tour Plaza at 2pm - $)
7:30pm: Private Boat Flying Fish Tour - Each guest is given a high-powered, hand held beam to cast light and launch the flying fish from the water. $45 per person. Afishinado Charters (310) 510-2440.
7:45pm- 9pm: Flying Fish Kayak Tour, Descanso Beach - $45pp, Advance reservations are required
8:45pm: Flying Fish Tours, Catalina Expeditions, (310) 510-TOUR (8687)
Watch video from the 2010 Flying Fish Festival!
Scheduled events are subject to change. Check back regularly for updates!
* Flying Fish are, of course, wild, and do not necessarily perform on cue! While the fish are usually in Catalina Island waters between May and September each year, there are no guarantees that the fish will be seen on any given Flying Fish Trip.
For more information about this event, or for info about transportation and/or lodging contact the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce at 1-866-772-9592.
The California state marine fish, the garibaldi, is abundant in Catalina waters.
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