Saturday Festival Schedule
10:00 a.m.
Location: Newport Beach Country Club
Complimentary parking opens at 1600 Newport Center Drive.
Location: Balboa Yacht Club Gate
Festival Opens to the Public
- Flag Deck: Opening Ceremony
- Flag Deck: Cannon Salute
- Flag Deck: NBFD Fireboat Water Salute
- BYC Docks: Gondola Rides Begin
- Heritage Harbor Opens
- People's Choice Voting Opens
- Plein Air Artists Begin Painting
Spirit of Dana Point Opens
Boarding, Viewing & Docent-Led Tours Begin
Location: Craftsmen’s Deck
Craftsmen’s Deck Opens and Features:
- Artisan Exhibits
- Exhibitor Booths
- Live Demonstrations
- Silent Auction Opens
Location: Little Mariner’s Landing
Family Activity Area Opens
- Wooden Boat Building Kits
- Coloring Pages
- Children's Activities
11:00 a.m.
Location: Signal Lawn
Live Music Begins
12:00 p.m.
Location: Food & Beverage Area
Lunch & Bar Service Open (until 5 p.m.)
Location: Little Mariner’s Landing
Face Painting Until 2 p.m.
Location: Captain’s Bridge
Featured Presentation: Betty Holland
The Story of the Pilgrim / Spirit of Dana Point
1:00 p.m.
Location: Captain’s Bridge
Featured Presentation: Spike Africa
Maritime Video Presentation
2:00 p.m.
Location: Captain’s Bridge
Featured Presentation: Mike Newton
Grand Banks Yachts: History, Craftsmanship & Legacy
3:00 p.m.
Location: Captain’s Bridge
“Whose Wood Is It Anyway?” Wooden Boat Trivia Challenge Hosted by Patrick McCormack
4:30 p.m.
Location: Captain’s Bridge
Awards Ceremony, where we present the People’s Choice Award.
5:00 p.m.
Location: Flag Deck
Closing Remarks
Spirit of Dana Point, Docent-Led Tours Conclude, and Gondola Rides Conclude
5:30 p.m.
Silent Auction Closes
Location: Corporate Plaza
Last shuttle to Parking at 1600 East Coast Highway.