Char West Chowder Tasting Form

One of the activities for the celebration of Stearns Wharf 150th Anniversary is a Chowder Contest and we would be excited for folks to taste and evaluate the different chowders by taking a minute to fill out this form for the Chowder from Char West.

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company Chowder Tasting Form

One of the activities for the celebration of Stearns Wharf 150th Anniversary is a Chowder Contest and we would be excited for folks to taste and evaluate the different chowders by taking a minute to fill out this form for the Chowder from Santa Barbara Shellfish Company.

Moby Dick Chowder Tasting Form

One of the activities for the celebration of Stearns Wharf 150th Anniversary is a Chowder Contest and we would be excited for folks to taste and evaluate the different chowders by taking a minute to fill out this form for the Chowder from Moby Dick .

Harbor Restaurant Chowder Tasting Form

One of the activities for the celebration of Stearns Wharf 150th Anniversary is a Chowder Contest and we would be excited for folks to taste and evaluate the different chowders by taking a minute to fill out this form for the Chowder from Harbor Restaurant .

Char West Chowder Form — Test form

One of the activities for the celebration of Stearns Wharf 150th Anniversary is a Chowder Contest and we would be excited for folks to taste and evaluate the different chowders by taking a minute to fill out this form for the Chowder from Char West.

150th Anniversary with the Mystic Whaler

  The Mystic Whaler will sail by Stearns Wharf at 11:00 AM and will proceed at 11:30 AM, and again at 12:00 PM with a series of ship-gun salutes from its tall ship.  The Mystic Whaler was built in 1967 in Tarpon Springs, Florida, and designed by V.B. Crockett.  She is a representation of a …

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150th Anniversary Fireworks

The day’s events will be capped off at 7pm with a brief but spectacular fireworks display which will include a special nod to the momentous occasion. Similar to July 4th, the fireworks will be fired from West Beach. Back to the 150th Anniversary page

Celebratory Convocation

The highlight of the daylong anniversary festivities on the wharf will be a Celebratory Convocation. In the afternoon, live music by the popular local band Doublewide Kings will set the stage.  At 5:30, elected officials, business and civic leaders will gather to formally mark the great occasion. Renowned local historian Neal Graffy will regale you with fun …

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Scavenger Hunt

The Sea Center will host a scavenger hunt from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Kids and adults are invited to enjoy the fun and search for answers in the history-themed hunt that will take you all over Stearns Wharf. A special ocean-related prize awaits those who complete the quest. Back to the 150th Anniversary page

Yacht Club Parade of Fleet

To celebrate this great day, the Santa Barbara Yacht Club will hold a Ceremonial Parade of Fleet starting at 1:00 PM. The SBYC invites our local fishing fleet and all other boats in the harbor that wish to participate to join in as well. Come out and watch the Parade of Fleet in the beautiful …

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