A tradition that’s 43 years in the making, the Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival returns to Westside Park in Bodega Bay this weekend, April 9 and 10, to celebrate and benefit local families and community members who make their living on the seas. This year’s theme is “Give Fish a Chance,” and with the fishing community in the North Bay recently devastated by a poor 2015 salmon season and a four-month delay in this year’s crab season, the festival’s fundraising efforts are needed now more than ever.
This weekend promises to be a fun-filled event despite recent hardships. “This is an amazing event that brings together the entire Bodega Bay community,” states Brooks Rooney, 2016 Chairperson. “Our volunteers put in endless hours to create a fun festival for the public that in turn raises money for worthy local causes.”
A great event for families and kids, the festival boasts live music and entertainment, wooden boat races, crafts and artisans from around the region. There will also be no shortage of food and drinks on hand as local fish and chips, oysters, chowders and everything in between will be served up alongside Sonoma County wines and craft beers.
Ticket information and daily event schedules are available online at bbfishfest.org. General admission is $12, seniors over 65 are $10, kids 12 and under are free. Two-day passes are available for $20. Festival hours are 10:00am-5:00pm daily. There is free parking and handicap accessibility.
