Port Hueneme Banana Festival

September 30, 2023, 10 a.m. - 5 pm. Cost: Free

Port of Hueneme
Harbor District
105 East Port Hueneme Road
Port Hueneme, CA
BananaPortFest.com

2023 Bands

• Coso Live – High energy Pop, R&B
• Fausto Cuevas Y La Moderna – Salsa
• Upstream – Caribbean, Calypso with steel drums
• Tribute to the Greats – Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson and More Tribut
• Los Cool Arrows – Latin Pop, Reggae, Pop Hits

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.