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24 Thousands have gathered for nearly 40 years in the early hours of Thanksgiving Day before tables are UGV CPF TKXCNGF VGCOU VCMG VJG ƒ GNF for the Dana Point Turkey Trot, to “run the race before they stuff their face.” An Orange County holiday tradition, Fodor’s Travel dubbed this Chamber of Commerce sponsored race one of the top three holiday destinations. The 10K, 5K and Kids Gobble Wobble races are held on a scenic course snaking through the Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach.
turkeytrot.com.
California Wine Festival
gastronome delights, cocktails and auctions—both live and silent— at this elegant weekend event DGPGƒ VVKPI VJG 1EGCP +PUVKVWVGŦU hands-on, marine-based educational programming for students throughout Southern California.
oijazzfestival.com.
March Dana Point Turkey Trot December
3 Santa Claus, reindeer and snowflakes fall into La Plaza Park for &CPC 2QKPVŦU CPPWCN Winter Festival. This seasonal celebration includes crafts and cookie decorating, a petting zoo, tree lighting ceremony, movie and on-the-house popcorn.
danapoint.org.
9 & 10, 16 & 17 Snag a waterfront seat along the harbor edge for the annual Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights—a nighttime, holiday-themed, aquatic pageant of lights that has seen local boaters transform their vessels into festive works of art for more than four decades.
danapointharbor.com.
January
The Ocean Institute Jazz Festival expertly blends soulful jazz,
10 | DANA POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DESTINATION GUIDE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY Festival of Whales
4 & 5, 11 & 12 Experience the %CNKHQTPKC ITC[ YJCNGŦU OCIKECN migration during the 46th annual Dana Point Festival of Whales— a two-weekend educational, environment-forward festival
packed full of events for the entire family, including: a parade, street fair, whale watching excursions, concerts, car shows, clam chowder cook-off, arts and cultural displays, games, ocean-awareness festival, boat races and more.
festivalofwhales.com.
The Dana Point Symphony opens its intimate, engaging and innova- tive four-concert 2017 season at St. 'FYCTFŦU %JWTEJ +P KVU UKZVJ UGCUQP the symphony orchestra continues to bring world-class classical music to the local community. Concerts are held in March, April, May and June.
danapointsymphony.com.
6CUVG [QWT YC[ VJTQWIJ &CPC 2QKPVŦU eclectic, packed-with-flavor dining UEGPG CV &CPC *KNNU *KIJ 5EJQQNŦU annual Taste of Dana Point—a food- centric event that supports safe and sober graduation night activities for local students.
dhgradnite.com.
April
Wood-paneled, chrome-laced vehicles of all makes and models are on display at the Doheny State Beach-located Doheny Wood car show where chrome and surf collide. Meet passionate woodie owners and chat cars, restoration
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