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Right Whale Week AND Right Whale Festival 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 their 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 galleries, shops, restaurants, and pubs to enjoy whale merchandise and specials. Saturday, November 1, 2025 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 meest ocean conservation. Register at: friendsoffernandinaskatepark.com Fernandina Beach Skate Park 25 Tarpon Street 1:00pm-6:00pm Sunday, November 3 Right Whale Festival Music Schedule Saturday, November 2 10:00am The Islanders 12:00pm The Honey Badgers 3:15pm Brian Ernst 10:30am Chillakaya 1:00pm Str8up Sunday, November 3 Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners: For a complete list of sponsors, visit: rightwhalefestival.com/sponsors October 25-November 2 Volunteers Needed: We are looking for serious and dedicated volunteers to help make the Right Whale Festival a success! For more details, visit: rightwhalefestival.com/get-involved Sunday, November 2, 2025 Tribute Bike Ride #livelikejessica North Florida Bicycle Club will be hosting the 3rd annual tribute ride in memory of Jessica Koelsch Bibza (10x ironman and festival co-founder). This 35-mile ride is for experienced cyclists. Register at: rightwhalefestival.com/activities-1 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! Tails of the Trail, Nassau Humane Society, and Nassau County Animal Services 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/activities-1 Cost: $15 includes dog treats and goodies Main Beach Park 32 N. Fletcher Ave. 9:45am 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 Friday, October 31, 2025 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 4:00pm-6:00pm Lorem ipsum Lecture Luncheon Join us as guest speaker, Dr. Michael J. Moore, from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, as he explores the critical question of who bears responsibility for saving right whales. Tickets are $25 and include a bag lunch; get your tickets online at: rightwhalefestival.com/activities-1 Courtyard Amelia Island 2700-1 Atlantic Ave 11:30am-1:30pm Monday, November 3, 2025 Right Whale Volunteer Training Join Julie Albert with Blue World Research Institute to learn what you can do to help protect 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 Movie in the Park FREE screening of two documentaries: IN THE WHALE and RIGHT TO SURVIVE . Bring your lawn chair and join us for these fascinating films! Food and beverages will be available for purchase before the movies start. Main Beach Park 32 N. Fletcher Ave. 7:00pm-9:00pm For more information and details, visit: rightwhalefestival.com Schedule of Events R R Saturday, October 25, 2025 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 The 2025 Right Whale Festival is Dedicated to the Memory of Dr. James “Buddy” Powell Photo credit: Florida FWC/taken under NOAA permit 20556 R November 1 & 2, 2025 Amelia Island, FL RIGHT WHALE FESTIVAL 2025 Untangling the Truth Show up where your customers are : ONLINE Your Local Fernandina Beach Digital Marketing Partner Learn how we can help https://leaderdigitalsolutions.com