2nd Annual Port Orford SeaFest
February 28th, 2026, 2pm-6pm — Mr. Ed’s Underground Pub, Port Orford, OR
Mark your calendar and be part of something extra special - Winter Waters is returning to this gem of a fishing village, Port Orford!
Our main event in Port Orford is a fun, free, family-friendly event at Mr. Ed’s Underground Pub. Come enjoy an afternoon celebrating local seafare and the people who make it all possible. We'll have a marine touch tank, folks from the seafood industry presenting information and samples, seafood processing demos, sea urchin tastings, and seaweed cooking demo + tasting. Bring the whole family and order seaweed-specials from the Mr. Ed’s menu. See the event recap from Port Orford SeaFest 2025 to get a feel for what’s in store next year.
This is a free event, no RSVP required. Simply show up!
Ocean Trivia led by marine biologist and ocean educator, Alanna Kieffer at SeaFest 2025. Prizes included Barnacle Foods Bullwhip Kelp Hot Sauce and canned Oregon Albacore tuna from Fishpatrick’s Specialty Tuna.
Port Orford SeaFest 2026 Event Schedule:
2-6pm: Partner Presentations: Non profits, community partners will be presenting information about their organizations. Walk around the room and talk to seafood and conservation leaders. Think touch tank with urchins, seafood bites, and kids activities.
2:30pm: On stage: Welcome
2:45: On stage: Seaweed cooking demo + tasting with Alanna Kieffer of Oregon Seaweed and Shifting Tides NW
3pm: On stage: Fisherman demo and discussion (tbd - check back for more info)
4:30pm: Ocean Trivia lead by Alanna Kieffer of Shifting Tides and Tom Calvanese of Oregon Kelp Alliance
6pm and beyond: live music by local artist
Oregon Albacore Commission Executive Director Ericka Carlson with a whole Albacore tuna in display at Port Orford SeaFest 2025.
Port Orford feels like a secret you just can’t wait to share. At the heart of this community is the Port of Port Orford, where the rare dolly dock showcases a spectacle few ever witness - fishing boats hoisted in and out of the water! This working port supports not only a vibrant mom-and-pop commercial fishing fleet but is a hub for marine conservation, research, and education.
If you’re visiting from out of town, please book accommodations within Port Orford. Part of the mission of Winter Waters is to encourage visitors to book local accommodations and enjoy their time visiting the Oregon coast in the wintertime, so we hope you’ll join us all weekend.
Thank you to Discover Port Orford, Main Street Port Orford, Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation, and Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast, for sponsoring Winter Waters in Port Orford.
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About Us
Winter Waters is an Oregon-born initiative dedicated to promoting seaweed as a superfood culinary ingredient and enhancing local Oregon coast food systems. Our mission is to bridge the gap between consumers and sustainable seafood sources through education and shared meals.
Each February, Winter Waters collaborates with chefs and tastemakers to celebrate local seafood! The state of Oregon boasts some of the most sustainable fisheries in the world, yet much of the seafood produced is exported, and a significant portion of consumed seafood is imported (about 90%!). There is a disconnect between the people and the process and we’d like to help bridge this gap through education and delicious culinary experiences.