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Capitola: Beach Festival

Images of a kid holding up a fish, a kid making a sandcastle, paddleboard racers and evening lighted boats on the water.
September 27 @ 8:00 amSeptember 28 @ 5:00 pm PDT

Capitola’s Annual Beach Festival will have something for everyone to enjoy.

Schedule of events:

  • Saturday 8 AM – 11 AM: Little Wharf 3 Mile Scenic Fun Run (Registration is $48-$60)
  • Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM: Sand Sculpture Contest
  • Saturday 12 PM – 3 PM: Cornhole on the beach
  • Saturday 12 PM – 3 PM: Children’s arts and crafts at Esplanade Park
  • Saturday 12 PM – 4 PM: Scavenger Hunt
  • Saturday 4 PM – 6 PM: Music at the beach
  • Saturday 7 PM – 8 PM: Lighted Nautical Parade on Soquel Creek (You do not want to miss this!)
  • Sunday 7 AM – 11 AM: Fishing Derby on the wharf
  • Sunday 8 AM – 12 PM: Paddleboard races (Registration fees TBD. Fun to watch free!)
  • Sunday 10 AM – 11:30 AM: Giant ukulele sing along or just watch at Esplanade Park
  • Sunday 10 AM – Finish: Horseshoes doubles tournament. Teams drawn from a hat.
  • Sunday 11 AM – Chalk Art on the Seawall (Chalk will be provided!)
  • Sunday 1 PM – Finish: Rowboat Races (Boats will be provided!)

Head to Capitola for this free, family-friendly, and fun event. See the orange button link above to find registration links for activities you are interested in!



September 27 @ 8:00 amSeptember 28 @ 5:00 pm PDT
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