Morro Bay's Annual Events

Morro Bay Harbor Festival: October 6-7

Celebrating all things marine related, the waterfront festival features a California seafood and wine pavilion, the Rocktoberfest beer garden, a home show, fine arts and crafts, food, a Carnival Cove for kids, three stages of entertainment, a “touch tank,” sand sculptures and many family-oriented events, displays and attractions. The festival marked it 25th year in 2006 and attracts up to 20,000 visitors. Admission charged ($8 in 2006, free for children under 12). 800-366-6043 or www.hbhf.com

Lighted Boat Parade: December 1

Boats of all shapes and sizes -- from sailboats, to cruisers to kayaks -- doll up in bright, festive lights and fantasy forms to transform the dark bay into a glittering showcase of holiday spirit. The boats cruise the Embarcadero from Morro Rock to Tidelands Park, passing waving spectators. Free. 805-772-4467

Winter Bird Festival: January 18-21, 2008

Every year on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, more than 500 birders converge on Morro Bay for more than 100 events, including trips on the bay, pelagic trips, whole- and half-day field trips on land, Morro Bay Natural History Museum events, guest speakers, self-guided tours and vendors. More than 200 species are typically sighted. Registration is subject to available space. Find a complete listing of events and registration information online. 800-231-0592, 805-772-4467 or www.morrobaybirdfestival.org

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