Set Sail for Two Harbors: Catalina’s Summer Festival Lineup is Here

If you’ve never made it to Two Harbors, this is the summer to go. While most Catalina visitors stick to Avalon, the island’s west end is a different world – quieter, more rugged, and genuinely worth the extra effort to reach.

Catalina Island Company has lined up four events at Two Harbors between now and October, and each one is a solid reason to turn a day trip into a full weekend getaway.

Fire Up the Grill: Beach BBQ & Art Fest

The newest addition to the lineup kicks things off with a family-friendly festival right on the beach. More than a dozen vendors – including Avalon Smokehouse, Saucy Luke’s Craft BBQ, Full Send BBQ, OC Smokehouse, and Harbor Reef Restaurant – bring the smoke, and unlimited tastings mean you can work your way through the whole spread.

Catalina Island Two Harbors Beach BBQ and Art Fest

Between bites, there’s live entertainment, cooking and cutting demos, knife sharpening, local art vendors, and games. It’s a full-day hang.

📆 Saturday, June 20
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Craft Beer on the Beach: Brew Fest

The 24th annual Two Harbors Brew Fest lands at Harbor Sands with tastings from more than 20 breweries, complimentary appetizers, a souvenir beer glass, and live entertainment.

VIP tickets add early entry, beachfront access, and a private cash bar. A portion of proceeds supports island charities and the Avalon Lions Club Scholarship Fund through a silent auction. This one is 21+.

📆 Saturday, July 11
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Sip With a View: Wine Fest

The 24th annual Wine Fest brings local and imported wines, live music, complimentary appetizers, and a souvenir wine glass to the backdrop of the isthmus at Harbor Sands.

Auction proceeds benefit the Avalon Rotary’s scholarship program for graduating seniors at Avalon K-12 School. A 21+ event, and another great excuse to stay the weekend.

📆 Saturday, September 12
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All Hands on Deck: Buccaneer Days

The 36th annual Buccaneer Days is the most theatrical event of the summer – a three-day pirate festival with live music, costume contests, treasure hunts, and no shortage of food and drink.

Catalina Island Two Harbors Buccaneer Days

Whether you pull in by boat, pitch a tent at Two Harbors Campground, or book a spot at Buffalo Park Campground, the vibe is full commitment to the bit. Boaters should lock in mooring reservations early. This one is also 21+.

📆 Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 3
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Getting There

Two Harbors is only reachable by water – and that’s part of the appeal. Catalina Express runs daily from San Pedro directly to Two Harbors. You can also hop the Cyclone speedboat from Avalon, or arrive by private boat.

Note that transportation is not included in festival ticket prices. All four events tend to sell out, and accommodations are limited, so plan ahead if you’re turning this into an overnight.