Flying Fish Festival
A Four Day Festival of Family Fun
JUNE 3 - JUNE 6, 2010
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 3rd Annual Flying Fish Festival, June 3rd – June 6th, 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.*
The Flying Fish Festival kicks off on Thursday, June 3rd, 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.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.*
2010 Flying Fish Festival Schedule of Events:
Thursday
9am-5pm: Flying Fish Exhibit, Catalina Island Museum
5pm-9pm: Flying Fish Festival Kick-off -- The 6th Annual Taste Around of Avalon event.
Friday
9am-5pm: Flying Fish Exhibit, Catalina Island Museum
9am-5pm: Sand Sculpture at Wrigley Stage
10am-4pm: Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-7pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
11am-3pm: Flying Fish Crafts & Ocean Science Activities, Crescent St.
8pm-10pm: 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. Limited to six passengers per trip, $90 per person. Afishinado Charters (310) 510-2440.
8:15pm: First Flying Fish Tour of the Season Flying Fish Tour. Call (310) 510-TOUR (8687)
Saturday
7am-9am: Kids Fishing Derby at the Mole, prizes awarded to the winners!
9am-5pm: Flying Fish Exhibit, Catalina Island Museum
9am-5pm: Sand Sculpture at Wrigley Stage
9:30am: Family Kayak Relay Race, Descanso Beach, free activity - Must sign up in advance to participate.
10am-11am: Peddle Boat Races at the Green Pier - Avalon Boat Stand
7am-9am: Kids Fishing Derby at the Mole, prizes awarded to the winners!
9am-5pm: Flying Fish Exhibit, Catalina Island Museum
9am-5pm: Sand Sculpture at Wrigley Stage
9:30am: Family Kayak Relay Race, Descanso Beach, free activity - Must sign up in advance to participate.
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-7pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
10am-4pm: Street Fair, Crescent Ave.
10am-4pm: Street Theater – Charles Frederick Holder and his boatman
11am-3pm: Flying Fish Sling Shot Competition on Crescent Avenue
11am-3pm: Flying Fish Crafts & Ocean Science Activities, Crescent St.
11am-4pm: Beer Garden at the Landing Bar & Grill
1pm-2pm: Segway Obstacle Course Race
10am-4pm: Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-7pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
10am-4pm: Street Fair, Crescent Ave.
10am-4pm: Street Theater – Charles Frederick Holder and his boatman
11am-3pm: Flying Fish Sling Shot Competition on Crescent Avenue
11am-3pm: Flying Fish Crafts & Ocean Science Activities, Crescent St.
11am-4pm: Beer Garden at the Landing Bar & Grill
1pm-2pm: Segway Obstacle Course Race
1:45pm: Boat Building Competion Race at Avalon Beach
3pm: Guided tour of the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden with Blanche Traske
3pm-4pm: Beach Bingo, South Beach
3pm: Guided tour of the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden with Blanche Traske
3pm-4pm: Beach Bingo, South Beach
7pm-9:30pm: Street Dance with Live Music, Crescent Ave.
8pm-10pm: 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. Limited to six passengers per trip, $90 per person. Afishinado Charters (310) 510-2440.
8:45pm: Flying Fish Tours Call (310) 510-TOUR (8687)
Sunday
9am-12noon: Sand Sculpture completed at Wrigley Stage
9am-5pm: Flying Fish Exhibit, Catalina Island Museum
10am-4pm: Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-6pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
10am-4pm: Street Fair, Crescent Ave.
11am-3pm: Flying Fish Crafts & Ocean Science Activities, Crescent St.
1pm: Flying Fish Parade, Crescent St. Judging at 10:30am on lower Descanso Street, line up at Casino at 12:30pm, parade begins at 1pm. Prizes awarded to the winners!
3pm: Guided tour of the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens with Blanche Traske
7:45pm- 9pm: Flying Fish Kayak Tour, Descanso Beach - $45pp, Advance reservations are required
Scheduled events are subject to change. Check back regularly for updates! 4.29.10mw
* 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.
8pm-10pm: 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. Limited to six passengers per trip, $90 per person. Afishinado Charters (310) 510-2440.
8:45pm: Flying Fish Tours Call (310) 510-TOUR (8687)
Sunday
9am-12noon: Sand Sculpture completed at Wrigley Stage
9am-5pm: Flying Fish Exhibit, Catalina Island Museum
10am-4pm: Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-6pm: Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town
10am-4pm: Street Fair, Crescent Ave.
11am-3pm: Flying Fish Crafts & Ocean Science Activities, Crescent St.
1pm: Flying Fish Parade, Crescent St. Judging at 10:30am on lower Descanso Street, line up at Casino at 12:30pm, parade begins at 1pm. Prizes awarded to the winners!
3pm: Guided tour of the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens with Blanche Traske
7:45pm- 9pm: Flying Fish Kayak Tour, Descanso Beach - $45pp, Advance reservations are required
Scheduled events are subject to change. Check back regularly for updates! 4.29.10mw
* 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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