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Catalina Island Mermaid Festival

Mermaid Festival
Front Street
Crescent Avenue
Avalon, California 90704
Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 AM - October 25
Free Admission
There is no fee to attend, food booths, game booths, etc. set their own prices. Most booths are non-profit.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Catalina Island Mermaid Festival, a magical, family-friendly celebration of ocean art, music, and mythical sea creatures!

Festivities kick off with a Mermaid Parade and Ocean-Themed Art Festival along Crescent Ave, where local artists showcase their sea-inspired creations. Throughout the weekend, enjoy music, games, art, Mermaid meet-ups, Bingo on the Beach, Movies on the Beach, Mermaid swims, and presentations!

Other highlights include:

  • Mermaid Tours and the chance to swim with a mermaid at Lover’s Cove
  • A “Find the Pirate Treasure” contest on South Beach
  • Movie on the Beach
  • Mermaid Makeover Stations with photo opportunities along Front Street
  • Face Painting Booths for kids of all ages
  • Sirens in the Starlight - Mermaid Masquerade at Sea benefitting Care for Catalina

Whether you're young or young at heart, come experience the enchantment of Catalina’s mermaid magic!

Presented by City of Avalon Recreation Department
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