September 28, 2024, 10 a.m. - 5 pm. Cost: Free - Save the date!
Port of Hueneme
Harbor District
105 East Port Hueneme Road
Port Hueneme, CA
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Port Hueneme,
CA – The Port of Hueneme goes bananas during the Annual
Banana Festival! The free festival celebrates Port of Hueneme's 75+ years, providing an opportunity for visitors to learn about the
journey of the banana and the inner workings of the Port, while enjoying
delicious banana foods, music, dance and fun!
Festival
highlights include port tours, displays, recipe contests, live entertainment,
an arts & crafts marketplace, local farmers market, kids activities,
unique banana food creations and the Festival ‘Port Pavilion' showcasing
the history of the Port. Visitors will also have an opportunity to get
an upclose and personal look at the latest car models and learn about
the trends in alternative energy initiatives in the Auto Pavilion.
Food & Beverages
Visitors can enjoy a number of food vendors, all
displaying a variety of tasty concoctions. Local restaurants will
include a special banana treat vying to win 'top banana' recognition for
their custom delicacies. Besides the food, festival-goers can also
quench their thirst with scrumptious banana daiquiris, ice cold local
brews, soft drinks, and, of course, banana smoothies!
Music &
Dance
Heart thumping and fun music appealing to a variety of musical
tastes will take place on the main stage as local bands join in on the
celebration to help celebrate more than 75 years of the Port!
Shopping
Shop till you drop at the Vendor Marketplace featuring a
local farmers market, gourmet foods, boutique clothing, hand-crafted
jewelry, garden art, hats, sunglasses, maritime treasures, banana fun
merchandise and more!
Port Tours
Those wanting to view the
Port's daily operations will be able to take a motor coach tour of the
Port during the festival. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length
and will depart every hour from noon to 4 p.m. Photo ID's will be
required and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Kid's Zone
Kid's can work off some energy while having fun in the Kids Zone! Fun
highlights include a banana cargo container, just waiting to be
explored, or kids can get creative with tons of banana crafts. And, of
course the area will be complete with lots of inflatable fun!
About the Port of
Hueneme
The Port of Hueneme is the second largest employer
in the area and is home to 1,500 employees. The Port serves as one of
California's busiest seaports for general cargo, handling over $7
million in cargo value annually creating a $200,000,000 impact! The
active Port is a vital west coast gateway for the import & export of
automobiles. In addition the Port also handles produce, liquid bulk,
fuels and fertilizer. Coast trade includes fish, offshore oil, general
cargo and vessel fuel.
Did you Know?
The
true origin of Bananas is in the region of Malaysia;
Alexander the
Great is credited with bringing the Banana from India to the Western
world;
When Bananas reached the U.S., they were sold for 10 cents
each at a celebration held in Pennsylvania in 1876 to commemorate the
hundredth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence; Bananas are
known for their potassium content – one large banana is approximately 9
inches in length and packs 602 mg of potassium and only has 140
calories!
Event Schedule - Subject to Change: These events took place in previous years
Day Before Event: Pre Registration for Beach Run/Walk will be available at
Tamarack State Beach Parking 3-7pm.
6 am - Run/Walk Registration at Tamarack State Beach
7:40 - Warm Up to Zumba! at Tamarack
8 - 5K Run starts and ends at Tamarack
8 - Bands & Music on all 4 stages along beach ending at 3pm (schedule
will be posted soon)
8 - All booth participants will be set up and ready to be visited until
2pm
8:15 - 5K Walk starts and ends at Tamarack
9 - Under Water Sweep near Lifeguard Station 37
9 - Archisand, Pro Sand Sculptors near Lifeguard Station 37
9:30 - Beach Clean-Up until 4pm
9:45 - Kids One Mile Fun Run starts at Tamarack and ends near Lifeguard
Station 38
10:15 -Winner Announcements at Lifeguard Station 38
10:30 - Sporting events, clinics, and demos all along the one mile of
beach until 3pm: Surfing and Surf Clinics - Lifeguard Stations 35 & 36,
Kayaking - Lifeguard Station 37, Ultimate Frisbee & Beach Soccer - Lifeguard
Stations 35 & 36, Kite Flying - Lifeguard Station 36, Volleyball - Lifeguard
Station 38
11 - Zumba clinic on stage at Lifeguard Station 37
12pm -Pro Volleyball Tournament Lifeguard Station 38
3pm - Event ends
4pm - Beach Clean Up ends
This event is co-sponsored by several organizations:
Friends of Cardiff & Carlsbad State Beaches, the City of Carlsbad Beach
Preservation Committee, and the Carlsbad Village Athletic Clubs (CVAClubs.com)
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.