The Portland Tourist Association, in partnership with the Glenelg Shire Council, have reinvigorated and revitalised the Festival with a new vision based on the Bonney Upwelling.

The Bonney Upwelling is the epic natural ocean occurrence that powers a seven month (November to May) feeding frenzy of tuna, crayfish, giant crabs, squid, fish, seabirds, seals, krill and blue whales. An incredibly rich ecological food web, the Upwelling is at its greatest off the coast of Portland and is the cornerstone of our lucrative local fishing and tourism industry. The Endangered blue whale is the signature species of the Bonney Upwelling.

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES

• Blessing of the Fishing Fleet on the trawler wharf
• Upwelling Street Parade, Bentinck St
• Upwelling Markets, Portland Foreshore
• Local entertainment on two stages throughout the day, Portland Foreshore
• 'Waves and Whales' film sessions, Portland Arts Centre
• Customs House Museum open
• Rotary Art Show

ALL DAY - The main feature will be five life size blue whales in five different art mediums designed by local and Melbourne artists with assistance from the Portland community.

Come and see the five massive 25 metre blue whales blow - there will be an inflatable whale, a giant puppet whale, a floating fishing net whale, an aluminium whale and a sand castle whale

SUNDAY ACTIVITIES on the FORESHORE

• Costal Real Estate 3 Bays Marathon
• Sunday Markets
• Kids Fishing Competition
• Rotary Art Show

More event announcements to come.

LOCATION: Portland Foreshore
CONTACT NAME: Laurelle Jasper PHONE: 0409 350 573
CONTACT NAME: Susie Lyons PHONE: 5522 2347