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Flying Fish Festival

Trade Marked Flying Fish Logo

A Four Day Festival of Family Fun
JUNE 2 - JUNE 5, 2011

 

 

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 4th Annual Flying Fish Festival, June 2nd – June 5th, 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 2nd, 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.

2011 Flying Fish Festival Schedule of Events:

Thursday, June 2 
5pm-9pm:  Flying Fish Festival Kick-off -- The 7th Annual Taste Around of Avalon event. 

Friday, June 3
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
11am-2pm:  Flying Fish Crafts, 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.
8:30pm:  Movie on the Beach
8:45pm:  Flying Fish Tour. Discovery Tours. (310) 510-TOUR (8687)

Saturday, June 4
7am-9am:  Kids Fishing Derby at the Mole, prizes awarded to the winners!
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-5pm:  Street Fair, Crescent Ave.
10am-4pm:  Street Theater – Charles Frederick Holder and his boatman
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 (Trolley from Tour Plaza at 2:05pm)
3pm:  Segway Obstacle Course Race
6pm-7pm:  Beach Bingo, South Beach
6pm:  Beer Garden Opens by Wrigley Stage
7pm-9:15pm:  Street Dance.  Xceptional Music Productions presents Tribute to Country Rock, Wrigley Stage, 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,  Discovery Tours, (310) 510-TOUR (8687)

Sunday, June 5
9am-12noon:  Sand Sculpture completed at Wrigley Stage
10am-4pm:  Marine Touch Tanks at the Tuna Club
10am-6pm:  Gill the Flying Fish welcomes visitors/strolls through town                                          
10am-2pm:  Beer Garden Brunch, The Landing
10am-4pm:  Street Fair, Crescent Ave.
11am-2pm:  Flying Fish Crafts & Ocean Science Activities, Crescent St.
1pm:  Flying Fish Parade, Crescent St. Line up at Casino at 12:30pm, parade begins at 1pm. Prizes awarded to the winners!
2:30pm:  Guided tour of the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens with Blanche Traske (Trolley from Tour Plaza at 2:05pm)
7:45pm- 9pm: Flying Fish Kayak Tour, Descanso Beach - $45pp, Advance reservations are required
8:45pm: Flying Fish Tours, Discovery Tours, (310) 510-TOUR (8687)



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.

A small herd of black buck antelope was introduced to the island in 1967.