The Noyo Harbor District is thrilled to announce the 3rd annual Harbor Festival! We are switching things up this year, and the festival will focus on locally caught sustainable seafood, our maritime heritage and PIRATES! This year’s festival falls on International Pirate Day! Come on down and help us celebrate all things Noyo Harbor.  

Schedule of Events:

September 20, 2025

10:00-11:00 AM Dock Walk

Join the Harbormaster for a Dock Walk and learn about the boats that moor in the marina, the fisheries they participate in, and how they work day to day. 

11:00-12:00 PM Hard Hat Diving Demo

After the Dock Walk Captain Kirk Marshall will be showing off his collection of hard diving hats. Kirk, an experienced commercial diver, has collected and built an impressive collection of hats that would make any pirate blush. 

11:00 -4:00 PM – Craft Vendors at Grader Park

Wander through our local vendors and find treasures 

11:00 to 2:00 PM – Fillet Competition at Grader Park 

Are you the fastest filleter this side of Willits? Find out at the fillet competition. 

Sign up at the Noyo Fishing Center or with Nick at the Harbor Office.

12:00 to 4:00 PM Noyo Center for Marine Science Open House

3:00 PM Casting Competition

No need to be cast away when you can be the best caster in the harbor.

3:00 PM – Pirate Float and River Clean Up

Hosted by Mendocino Kayak’s at the Upper Launch Ramp (End of Basin Drive in S. Harbor)

Come dressed in your best pirate outfit and paddle down the Noyo! It’s also California Coastal Cleanup Day, so we will be picking up trash as we find it in the Noyo.

No need to sign up, just show up and have fun 

4:00 PM – Fisherman’s Relay Race at Grader Park

Come test your fishing skills at the Fisherman’s Relay Race. From grappling string lines to donning survival suits, how fast can you go? No need to sign up early, just show up! 

September 21, 2025

11:00 to 4:00 PM – Fish Taco Completion
You heard us right! We have got our amazing local restaurants coming out to determine who has the best fish taco!
Judges’ tickets will get you one taco at each booth and beer! Not interested in judging? That’s okay, too. You can purchase tacos directly from the booths as well

11:00 to 4:00 PM – Craft Vendors

Check out our local vendors and their cool stuff

2:00 PM – Fish Eating Contest at Sea Pal

Do you love eating fish? Prove it by winning the fish-eating contest.

Sign up with Nick at the Harbor Office 

3:00PM- Costume Contest

Come dressed as your favorite pirate! Peg legs and parrots welcome 

4:00 PM – Pirate Calls
How strong is your call to the sea? Come prove your love 

Bands:
Noon to 1:00 PM – TBD
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM –  TBD
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM –  TBD

5:00 PM – Awards for Best Fish Taco
5:00 PM – Awards for Best Sand Castle
5:00 PM – Awards for Biggest Fish

Date: September 20 - 21, 2025

Location: Noyo Harbor District, 19101 S Harbor Drive Fort Bragg, CA 95437

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