Chula Vista Harbor Days

When: September 22 - 23, 2012
Saturday: 10 am-5 pm
Sunday: 11 am-4 pm
Where: Chula Vista Harbor
550-640 Marina Parkway
Chula Vista, CA (map)
Admission: Free
Phone:(619) 333-0825
More info: Event website

Harbor Days Highlights

Chula Vista Harbor Days is an annual celebration of the city's waterfront in partnership with the Unified Port of San Diego, the Big Bay, the Maritime Museum of San Diego, Chula Vista Port tenants and supported and sponsored by many local business and organizations.

The bayside celebration will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Harbor Days is accessed by taking the J Street/Marina Parkway exit off I-5 and turning west on Marina Parkway.

Tour the tall ship Californian and the historic steam yacht Medea and visit the bustling wharf marketplace. Discover unique art at the waterfront Arts & Craft fair and enjoy a "juried" art show at the Chula Vista Marina Gallery. Families will love the Kid's Zone featuring art, music, culture and pirates.

Explore transportation of the past and future from classic cars to alternative vehicles. Check out special events including off road racing, BMX demonstrations, Boat Races (remote control), SEAL tour of the South Bay, (2) perfomance stages and and Robotic Challenges. Bring the entire family to the Chula Vista waterfront for a WONDERFUL weekend.

Excursion Dock & Wharf Marketplace

Highlight of the event is Maritime Museum of San Diego's schooner “Californian” — a replica of an 1850s revenue cutter. She will be open for free viewing and on-board entertainment. The tall ship “Californian,” built by the Tall Ship Society in 1984, was used as the slave ship in the Steven Spielberg movie “Amistad.” She has been the star attraction for Chula Vista’s waterfront celebrations since 1984, returning for educational tours and entertainment. Joining the Californian will be the historic steam yacht "Medea". Maritime Museum staff will provide free tours of their historic boats and help make our maritime past come alive.

In addition to the ship’s tours, the public is invited to visit the vendor and non-profit booths in our bustling "Wharf Marketplace". Interested in Amateur Radio and Emergency preparation - teaming with CERT, SOBARS will have functioning ham radio station. Chula Vista is truly a "City of Service" and this weekend is a great opportunity to appreciate all the wonderful safety, health care, education and support agencies. Learn about many of our local businesses and services.

Art on the Waterfront

The wind harp "To Remember Me" will lure you to the Arts & Craft fair featuring many local artists and craftsmen. This is a perfect place to find that special gift or piece of art. The arts festival will take place at Chula Vista Bayside park, next to the harbor.

South Bayfront Artists, a non-profit art collaborative will invites you to the Harbor Days Art Show, a “juried” art exhibition featuring the works of local artists at the Chula Vista Marina Art Gallery. The exhibition is free to the public.

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