Catalina Mermaid Festival
October 24-25, 2026
Join us for the second annual Catalina Island Mermaid Festival, a magical, family-friendly celebration of ocean art, music, and mythical sea creatures!
Festivities kick off with a Mermaid and Ocean-Themed Art Festival along Crescent Ave, where local artists showcase their sea-inspired creations. Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and a beer garden, with a special Saturday night performance on the Wrigley Stage.
On Saturday, don’t miss the Rubber Ducky Derby hosted by the Avalon Interact Club — and keep your eyes peeled for a surprise mermaid sighting during the race!
Schedule
Saturday October 24
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mermaid and Ocean-Themed Art Festival | Crescent Ave
Artists, jewelry and crafts. In addition to artist booths, visitors can make mermaid and ocean themed crafts, have their face painted and have henna tattoos. Mermaid Makeover Stations with photo opportunities.
12:00-1:15 pm
Rubber Ducky Derby Avalon Interact Club | South Beach
Support Avalon Interact Club. Ducks are $5 each or 5 ducks for $20. Enjoy after race playtime with Madison the Mermaid
2:00 pm
Ocean Club | South Beach
Synchronized mermaid swim and “Build a Mermaid Tail in the Sand” contest.
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Beer Garden and BBQ | Crescent Ave near Wrigley Stage
Enjoy BBQ from Avalon Smokehouse.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
DJ & Dancing | Wrigley Stage
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Live Music | Wrigley Stage
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Movie on Beach | South Beach
The Little Mermaid
Sunday October 25
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mermaid and Ocean-Themed Art Festival | Crescent Ave
In addition to the booths, many shops will have their mermaid merchandise on display. Stop in to also support our local businesses. Food or drink specials at restaurants to bring out the mermaid in you.
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Beer Garden and BBQ | Crescent Ave near Wrigley Stage
Enjoy BBQ from Avalon Smokehouse.
4:30 pm
Mermaid Bingo | Flx Biergarten
Play some bingo with a Mermaid and have a beer and win some prizes.
