MAIN EVENT - FESTIVAL DAY
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 || 10 am - 6 pm
Location: Waterfront Park, San Diego, Ca.
The California Seaweed Festival is an in-person FREE family friendly event celebrating the seaweed diversity of California! The festival will showcase seaweed uses and applications in art, cooking, farming, science, sustainable technology, and conservation. At the all-day event, we will have booths, exhibits, workshops, galleries, and hands-on activities to immerse you and your family in seaweed fun and knowledge. We also encourage the use of masks when in a crowded and enclosed areas, following the California set guidelines.
The California Seaweed Festival is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization all donations to the festival help the festival continue to grow and be held each year!
About this event
The California Seaweed Festival is an in-person FREE family friendly event celebrating the seaweed diversity of California! The festival will showcase seaweed uses and applications in art, cooking, farming, science, sustainable technology, and conservation. At the all-day event, we will have booths, exhibits, workshops, galleries, and hands-on activities to immerse you and your family in seaweed fun and knowledge. We also encourage the use of masks when in a crowded and enclosed areas, following the California set guidelines.
The California Seaweed Festival is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization all donations to the festival help the festival continue to grow and be held each year!
Festival Details!
Sat, November 4th || 10 am - 6 pm
Location: Waterfront Park, San Diego, Ca.
Mark your calendars for the main event on Saturday, November 4th, at the centrally located Waterfront Park in San Diego. We are thrilled to present a meticulously crafted program that will leave you inspired and captivated.
Immerse yourself in a series of thought-provoking panels, including "Seaweed under Threat and Opportunities for Restoration," "Art for Conservation," "Starting a Seaweed Farm in California," "Funding Seaweed Ventures," "Indigenous People's Forum," “New Programs at Community Colleges” and an engaging Film session that explores the power of visual media in conservation efforts.
Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of our lively Beer Garden with seaweedy cocktails accompanied by live music. Explore the diverse offerings of our talented vendors and partake in cooking workshops. And let's not forget the selection of local flavors from the city's finest food trucks.
This is an event for the whole family to enjoy, learn, celebrate, and have the incredible opportunity to connect with esteemed seaweed experts. Join us for an unforgettable experience! The California Seaweed Festival is a free event, with a suggested donation of $15.00.
Parking:
If you are traveling by personal vehicle here is a few recommendations for parking:
Parking is available under the Waterfront park CLICK HERE for the link to navigate to it.
Clickable map for other parking options in the area CLICK HERE to choose other parking spots
PDF map of available public parking in the area, CLICK HERE for PDF map of wider port area
Public Transport:
If you are taking public transit there are a wide variety of options:
MTS has a page devoted for how to get to the festival. CLICK HERE for maps and the best routes
Festival Details!
Mark your calendars for the main event on Saturday, November 4th, at the centrally located San Diego. We are thrilled to present a meticulously crafted program that will leave you inspired and captivated.
Immerse yourself in a series of thought-provoking panels, including "Seaweed under Threat and Opportunities for Restoration," "Art for Conservation," "Starting a Seaweed Farm in California," "Funding Seaweed Ventures," "Indigenous People's Forum," “New Programs at Community Colleges” and an engaging Film session that explores the power of visual media in conservation efforts.
Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of our lively Beer Garden with seaweedy cocktails accompanied by live music. Explore the diverse offerings of our talented vendors and partake in cooking workshops. And let's not forget the selection of local flavors from the city's finest food trucks.
This is an event for the whole family to enjoy, learn, celebrate, and have the incredible opportunity to connect with esteemed seaweed experts. Join us for an unforgettable experience! The California Seaweed Festival is a free event, with a suggested donation of $15.00.
List of Vendors - 10am to 6pm
Loryn White Pottery - wheel-thrown and functional ceramics inspired by flora and fauna of the North Coast of California
Pelagic Projects - photo-based art by Oriana Poindexter, created with seaweed collected from local waters
Low Tide Landing - Silver + Seaweed + Stone: Hand-forged jewelry for life between the tides by artist Jess Anderson
Saltwater Integrative Bodywork - bodywork, free-diving, somatic coaching and retreats by Grace Peterson
American Cetacean Society - protecting whales, dolphins, porpoises and their habitats through public education, research grants and conservation actions
Loving Blind | books about seaweed, along with notecards, scarves, mugs, posters, and shower curtains featuring seaweed imagery by Josie Iselin
Above / Below - a campaign for the ocean forests of the North Pacific Coast
Art by Nicole Miller - turning old surfboards into unique and beautiful hand-painted works of fine art… Nicole will be live painting a surfboard during the festival
California Sea Grant - coastal science serving California
Daybreak Seaweed - seaweed seasonings and pantry products made from West Coast regenerative seaweed farms; we’re on a mission to bring seaweed into the everyday kitchen!
Salty & Wise - locally sourced seaweed art complete with species identification and location of collection by Maureen “Mo” Wise
Limu & Moore - handmade local seaweed art by Kai Moore, inspired by the beauty and science of the ocean, including pressings, cyanotypes, collages, cards and more
Banana Van Goods - art by Margarita Schwiebert, inspired by an intimate connection with nature fostered through free-diving and open water swimming along the San Diego coast
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - learn about California’s Kelp Forest! make and take your own seaweed strand to start “growing” your own at home!
CSU Shark Lab - learn about the fascinating work we do with sharks, including shark biofacts, samples of shark research technology and how to stay safe sharing our local beaches
WhimSea - seaweed art, jewelry, keychains, t-shirts and more, by Karen Clark
Marie McKenzie Art - coastal-minded and earth-friendly artwork, including limited edition, signed and numbered prints of oil paintings inspired by kelp and the ocean
Rootless - whole-food nutrition that delivers the benefits of seaweed in a delicious daily bite, we’re on a mission to bring this nutrient dense food to a wider audience
DaHood Scientist - coloring books, stickers and clothes that share the beauty and diversity of ocean creatures, by grad student Ric DeSantiago
SeaTrees & Sustainable Surf - brochures, t-shirts, hats, reusable water bottles, patches and stickers, from groups dedicated to ocean health and blue carbon coastal ecosystems
Monterey Bay Seaweeds - land-based seaweed farm sustainably cultivating fresh, edible seaweeds; our products are displayed in dishes, desserts and even cocktails across the US
Coastal Defenders - environmental, social and restorative justice organization dedicated to creating equitable pathways in aquatics, STEAM and environmental protection
Morgan Raith & Julia Messinger - ART
Jacob Ogawa - photography
Blue Evolution - the global leader in breeding, farming and processing regenerative sea vegetable ingredients for a sustainable future
Blacksmith Custom Rods - one-of-a-kind, custom made fishing rods that incorporate bull kelp
Ocean Connectors - we educate, inspire, and connect youth in underserved Pacific coastal communities through the study of migratory marine life
FOOD VENDORS
Big Oven Pizza - wood-fired pizzas
Hit Different Asian BBQ - musubis, poke nachos, Hawaiian garlic shrimp, salads and sides, Thai tea, and more
Tiger Sticks - Japanese style skewers and rice bowls, fresh drinks
Ice Cream Wheelers - old-fashioned scooped ice cream, sorbets, shave ice, floats, plus jumbo Japanese hot dogs, mochi snacks and cold drinks
BLUE EVOLUTION AT CALIFORNIA SEAWEED FESTIVAL
Blue Evolution is excited to be presenting a booth and sea veggie cooking demo at this year’s California Seaweed Festival in San Diego, on November 4th, 2023.
Get your tickets to this family-friendly, free event HERE, and make sure to add on a ticket to the Blue Evolution cooking demo and tasting for $40. Blue Evolution Executive Chef Maylin Chavez will lead a demonstration teaching festival goers how to cook with Blue Evolution Alaskan Kombu and Wakame (kelp). Chef Maylin will present a Wakame Ceviche, and Blue Evolution Brand Ambassador Chef Andrew Spurgin will demo and present a Smoked Dashi with Black Garlic Molasses, Kombu, Wakame, Wild Mushrooms & Tortellini (full recipe here).
