| Friday |
August 30th 2013 Free Shuttle runs from 10 am - 8 pm! |
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Let's Dance! Review - 4PM - 9 PM
Come down to Esplanade Park and enjoy dance reviews performed by local talent!
sponsored by Britannia Arms
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| Saturday |
August 31st 2013 Free Shuttle runs from 10 am - 8 pm! |
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Thanks to Gayle's
Bakery & Rosticceria for sponsoring those who helped pick the begonia blossoms! |
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Float
Construction Viewing- all day until 10 PM
Stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek and watch as the floats begin to take shape. |
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Sand
Sculpture Contest 8:00AM
to Noon at
Capitola Beach
Registration begins on the beach at 8:00 AM. Trophy judging will be held at Noon.
Guidelines and info for the event are available to view and download here.
sponsored by Zelda's and Capitola Self Storage |
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Meet the Artist 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Ben Davis, Jr - this year's poster artist, will be signing posters during the Festival at the merchandise booth.
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Concert
in the Park 4 PM - 6 PM
Beach Cowboys - live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and your dancing shoes!
sponsored by Ideal Homes
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Saturday Movie Night at the Beach - Begins at dusk.
A "bewitching" family friendly movie. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and we'll
provide the movie!
sponsored by Green Waste Recovery and hosted with the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission |
Sunday |
September 1st 2013 Free Shuttle runs from 10 am - 8 pm! |
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Horseshoes
on the Sand 8:00 AM - Finish
Doubles tournament at Capitola Beach in front of Zelda's Restaurant. Teams will be chosen by drawing names from a hat. Participants must pre-register.
Fill out an online form or
call (831) 475.6522 for information.
sponsored by Zelda's and Union Bank |
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Float
Construction Viewing
Take another stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek
in the morning, and watch as the floats get their
finishing touches. |
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Chalk
Art on the Seawall 9:00 AM
- Noon
Sign in at Esplanade Park. The Capitola Begonia Festival's gift to the children. Open
to children of all ages. Create
your own masterpiece atop the seawall on
the Esplanade for all to enjoy! Art
chalk provided to all participants.
sponsored by Capitola
Hotel |
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Begonias to Go, Head
to Toe! 10:00 AM - Noon
Begonia blossoms in Esplanade Park. Become a part of the Festival! We provide the begonias - you put them Head to Toe!
sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union and hosted by the Capitola Museum |
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61st
Annual Nautical Parade 1:00 PM - Finish
Begonia covered barges float down Soquel Creek to the Lagoon.
Great views from the Stockton Bridge, Cliff Avenue and Wharf
Road. ADA seating available, click here for
map or call (831) 475.6522 for information.
sponsored by GRAND BENEFACTOR McDonald's, Devcon Construction, Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria, New Leaf Community Market, and the City of Capitola |
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Meet the Artist 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Ben Davis, Jr - this year's poster artist, will be signing posters during the Festival at the merchandise booth.
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Concert
in the Park 4 PM - 6 PM
Extra Large - live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and your dancing shoes!
sponsored by Ideal Homes
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| Monday |
September
2nd 2013 Free Shuttle runs from 10 am - 8 pm! |
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Fishing
Derby 6:00 AM - Noon
Registration begins at 6AM near the end of the Capitola Wharf. Bring your own fishing poles. Open to
all ages. Final Tally begins at 11 AM.
sponsored by Britannia Arms and Paradise Beach Grille |
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Children's
Art Project 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In Esplanade Park. Children of all ages are welcome to come and create a "make & take" memory to take home.
sponsored by Green Waste Recovery and hosted with the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission |
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Hoops for Everyone! 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come join Move Hoops at The Bandstand for 3 hours of fun-filled hooping. Members of Move Hoops will be showing their talents and teaching you a few moves, too!
sponsored by Britannia Arms |
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Rowboat
Races beginning at 1 PM - Finish
Timed heats on Soquel Creek with two people per boat - We supply the boats!
Registration at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from NOON
until 1 PM.
sponsored by Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott |
