Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf Birthday

Join us for the 181st  Wharf Birthday Party

The 181st Anniversary Wharf Birthday History
​Short Essay Contest, participants should select one historic photograph by number and title and write a short essay of 100 words or less. They can share a personal or family memory connected to the image or describe what interests, inspires or fascinates them about the photograph and its place in Wharf history.

Essays should be emailed with the selected photo number and title to [email protected] no later than Sunday, October 11, 2026, the date of the Wharf Birthday Party. Entrants should put “Wharf Birthday History Essay Contest” in the email subject line.
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Three winners, selected via a drawing, will receive Wharf Dollar certificates that may be used at any participating Old Fisherman’s Wharf merchant. First Place will receive $100 in Wharf Dollars, Second Place will receive $50 and Third Place will receive $25. Winners will be announced by Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Come aboard the "General Pershing" and listen to stories about this 97 year old Monterey Fishing Boat

The boat will be waiting for you at the California Dock at the end of the Wharf join us from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday October 11, 2026.