Dive under the surface with three short films exploring the relationship between humans and kelp.

Walk along the coastal trail toward the point, where you'll have a view of one of several active kelp forest restoration sites that are part of the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration (PCOR) Initiative along California's North Coast.

Join local naturalists for an exploration of Van Damme Beach during one of the weekend’s lowest tides.

Dive deep into the topic of regenerative aquaculture with a panel discussion hosted by the Noyo Center. The program will include scientists involved with current research and recovery programs focused on red abalone.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department), in close collaboration and with support from the Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and other partners, continues to develop a statewide, adaptive, ecosystem-based Kelp Restoration and Management Plan (KRMP) for giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, and bull kelp, Nereocystis luetkeana, that will guide the state’s efforts to manage, protect, and restore kelp forests in California waters.

Pack a picnic or grab some food to-go at Harvest Market and join us on the South shore of Noyo Harbor for a picnic lunch in Grader Park.

Celebrate the creativity of the coastline by helping build an ever-growing village of sand sculptures on beautiful Caspar Beach.

Get a firsthand look at one of Northern California's most successful community-led kelp restoration efforts.

As the tide turns and the afternoon light softens, gather on the beach for a closing ritual inspired by the rhythms of the ocean.

Come and learn about the kelp recovery efforts led by the Big River Kelp Recovery team and the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration Initiative (PCOR).

As a part of the post parade activities, Mendocino Dance Project brings its inspiring vertical dance performance to KelpFest! this year.

The Mendocino Art Center becomes KelpFest’s creative hub for the weekend, featuring hands-on workshops, artist demonstrations, gallery tours, and exhibitions inspired by California’s coastal ecosystems.

The Kelp Parade on Saturday morning will end at the Mendocino Art Center, where the fun continues with a host of family-friendly activities, food, art and education.

Don’t miss the second annual KelpFest! Parade! Seaweed Spectacle in Mendocino is a vibrant celebration of our ocean’s kelp forests, community creativity, and coastal stewardship, featuring pre and post parade entertainment and programming.

Stand on the bluff above the Pacific and make a promise that will last a lifetime.

Celebrate the opening night of KelpFest with live music from The Seismics, a four-piece instrumental surf band from Ocean Beach, San Francisco.

Learn about successful and inspiring collaborations between conservation organizations, agencies and other groups on the north coast that are working together to restore, protect and strengthen our ocean ecosystems.

Children ages 0 to 6 and their families are invited to join us at the Fort Bragg Library for a special storytime to celebrate KelpFest!

Gather with fellow KelpFest! explorers after the Beach Wrack Walk for a relaxed and festive evening at the beautiful Larry Spring Gardens in Fort Bragg. Hang out with friends and ocean lovers, swap stories from the beach, and ease into the weekend.