Rock The Waterfront

Rock the Waterfront is the Morro Bay Maritime Museum’s annual fall fundraising event, held at the Morro Bay Yacht Club on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

The evening brings together museum supporters, community members, local businesses, and friends of the working waterfront for a relaxed and cheerful gathering overlooking Morro Bay. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, no-host cocktails, music, conversation, and a silent auction featuring local experiences, gifts, and coastal-themed packages.

Proceeds from Rock the Waterfront support the Morro Bay Maritime Museum’s mission to provide an easily accessible educational venue for maritime history, science, and technology, and help fund exhibits, preservation efforts, public programs, and family-friendly educational activities.

Sponsorship and Silent Auction Opportunities:

Local businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to support Rock the Waterfront through event sponsorships or silent auction donations.

Sponsorship opportunities provide visibility before and during the event and help underwrite the cost of presenting this important museum fundraiser. Silent auction donations may include gift certificates, local experiences, food and beverage items, lodging, tours, specialty products, services, or curated gift packages.

We are especially interested in donations that celebrate the Central Coast, the working waterfront, local history, food and wine, recreation, hospitality, and unique experiences our guests will enjoy.
All sponsorships and auction donations directly support the Morro Bay Maritime Museum and its ongoing work to preserve and share our region’s maritime heritage.

Museum Contact for Questions or Donations:

For questions about Rock the Waterfront sponsorships, silent auction donations, or other ways to support the event, please contact: info@morrobaymaritime.org