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Right Whale Week & Right Whale Festival Schedule of Events Join the Amelia Island community as we “Celebrate the Return of the Right Whales!” As right whales begin their journey to our coast, we are celebrating thier return through educational events and activites to remind the community how we can all help to protect this endangered species! Look for right whale decals on shops, restaurants, and pubs to enjoy whale merchandise and specials. Saturday, October 28, 2023 Right Whale in the Park Join Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors to learn about right whales and meet “Lefty” the inflatable right whale calf. Pocket Park 209 Centre Street 10:00am-2:00pm Sip and Shop Shop for fun fall apparel and accessories while supporting the Right Whale Festival. J. McLaughlin 4800 First Coast Highway, Ste 420 12:00pm-4:00pm Friday, November 3, 2023 Lecture Luncheon Join host Innisfree Hotels to learn about right whales through lectures by experts. Tickets are $15 on Eventbrite. Ocean Coast Hotel 2707 Sadler Road 11:30am-1:30pm River Cruise Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with right whale experts! Tickets are $75 and support the Right Whale Festival: ameliarivercruises.com Amelia River Cruises 1 North Front Street 5:00pm-7:00pm Festival Kick-Off Party Join the Palace Saloon and Blue Chair Bay Rum for some delicious island cocktails while supporting the Right Whale Festival. Palace Saloon 117 Centre Street 7:00pm-10:00pm Saturday, November 4, 2023 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 at: keepnassaubeautiful.org/volunteer-events/ Main Beach Park 9:00am Right Whale Festival Enjoy live music, food trucks, art and gifts, interactive exhibits, athletic events, and more, while learning about right whales. Main Beach Park 32 N. Fletcher Ave. 10:00am-6:00pm Skate Contest Join the Friends of Fernandina Skatepark and Amelia Surf Co. for an epic skate contest where extreme sports meets ocean conservation. Register at: friendsoffernandinaskatepark.com Fernandina Beach Skate Park 25 Tarpon Street 1:00pm-6:00pm Kayak Tour Amelia Island Kayak Excursions is offering a FREE kayak tour for festival participants. Complimentary spaces are limited. Book by calling (904) 557-5307. Amelia Island Kayak Excursions 1:30pm-3:30pm Yoga on the Beach Join Centred on Yoga for a sunset yoga on the beach; this is an all levels flow. Register online: centredonyoga.com Main Beach 6:00pm-6:45pm Movie in the Park FREE screening of the award winning documentary Entangled: The Race to Save Right Whales from Extinction! The film chronicles the efforts to protect North Atlantic right whales from extinction. Bring your lawn chairs and join us for this extraordinary film! Main Beach Park 32 N. Fletcher Ave. 7:00pm-8:30pm Sunday, November 5, 2023 Tribute Bike Ride #livelikejessica North Florida Bicycle Club will be hosting a tribute ride in memory of Jessica Koelsch Bibza (festival co-founder). This 35-mile ride is for experienced cyclists. Register at: rightwhalefestival.com/schedule-of-events Main Beach Park 32 N. Fletcher Ave. 9:00am Right Whale Festival Day two of festival fun! Don’t miss visiting over 100 exhibits focused on marine conservation & ocean themed gifts! Main Beach Park 32 N. Fletcher Ave. 10:00am-3:00pm Dog Parade Tails for Whales! Nassau County Humane Society and Tails of the Trail will be hosting a dog parade; rescue and pet dogs will be guided around the festival grounds in marine themed costumes. Register at Redbones Dog Bakery (809 S 8th St.) or at: rightwhalefestival.com/schedule-of-events Cost: $10 includes dog treats and goodies Main Beach Park 32 N. Fletcher Ave. 10:00am-11:00am Yoga on the Beach Join Deb Cunningham for a gentle island yoga flow with magnificent views of the ocean. Bring a large beach towel or mat. All levels welcome. Main Beach. 9:00am-10:00am Right Whale Festival Music Schedule Saturday, November 4 Sunday, November 5 10:00am The Wildflowers 12:00pm Honey Badgers 2:00pm Hang Eleven 4:00pm Chillakaya 10:00am Amelia Blues Project 11:30am Brian Ernst 1:00pm Gilberto '77 Thank you to our Sponsors: Monday, November 6, 2023 Right Whale Volunteer Training Join Julie Albert with Blue World Research Institute to learn what you can do to save right whales, including how to spot and report right whales from shore. Courtyard by Marriott Amelia Island 2700-1 Atlantic Avenue 6:00pm-8:00pm Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors For a complete list of sponsors, vist: rightwhalefestival.com/sponsors Right Whale Festival Raffle October 28-November 6 Tickets available for a $5 donation. 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Let us introduce you… wallacepierson.com | 904.261.5914 | info@wallacepierson.com November 4 & 5, 2023 Amelia Island, FL Celebrating the Return of Right Whales Photo credit: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, taken under NOAA permit #20556