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2010 Schedule of Events

Friday September 3rd 2010                               Free Shuttle runs from 10 am - 8 pm!
Friday Movie Night at the Beach  -  Begins at dusk.
Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and we'll provide the popcorn!
Saturday September 4th 2010                              Free Shuttle runs from 10 am - 8 pm!
Thanks to Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria for sponsoring those who help with picking the begonia blossoms!
Float Construction Viewing-  all day until 10 pm
Stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek and watch
as the floats begin to take shape.
Sand Sculpture Contest  8:00 to Noon at Capitola Beach
Registration begins on the beach at 8:00 AM. 
Guidelines and info for the event are available to view and download here.
sponsored by
Zelda's
Budding Artists Event    9:00 to Noon at the Esplanade
View the work of local student artists!
sponsored by
Paradise Beach Grille
Concert in the Park  4 PM - 6 PM
Mike Hadley and the Groove live at the beach in Esplanade Park.

sponsored by Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery / Slatter Construction Inc
MEET THE ARTIST  
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Pacific Gallery Framing
321 Capitola Avenue  .  Capitola Village  .  831.476.3588
Light refreshments will be served

Saturday Movie Night at the Beach  -  Begins at dusk.
Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and we'll provide the popcorn!
sponsored by Green Waste Recovery

Sunday September 5th 2010                              Free Shuttle runs from 10 am - 8 pm!
Horseshoes on the Sand  8:00 AM - Finish Capitola Beach in front of the Venetian Hotel
Teams will be chosen by drawing names from a hat. 
Participants must pre-register beforehand. Fill out an online form or call 475.6522 for information.

2009 event was sponsored by Union Bank of California
Float Construction Viewing
Take another stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek
in the morning, and watch as the floats get their
finishing touches.
Chalk Art on the Seawall  9:00 AM - Noon
Sign in at Esplanade Park 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. 
2009 event was sponsored by Capitola Hotel
Begonias to go, Head to Toe! 11:00 AM - Noon In Esplanade Park 
Become a part of the Festival!  Create and design a festive hat for the occasion!  Bring your own hat; we'll provide the begonias. Hosted by the Capitola Museum
sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union
58th Annual Nautical Parade 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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 475.6522 for information.
2009 event was sponsored by City of Capitola & Devcon
Concert in the Park  4 PM - 6PM
 The Houserockers live at the beach in Esplanade Park.
SPONSOR THIS EVENT
Monday September 6th 2010                             Free Shuttle runs from 10 am - 8 pm!
Fishing Derby 6:00 AM - Noon
On the Capitola Wharf
Registration begins at 6AM at the end of the Wharf. Open to all ages. Final Tally begins at 11 AM.
sponsored by Redtree Properties

Children's Art Event  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
in Esplanade Park

Children of all ages are welcome to come and create a memory to take home.
sponsored by the Capitola Public Safety & Community Service Foundation

Rowboat Races beginning at 1 PM
Soquel Creek - We supply the boats!

Registration at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from noon until 1 PM.
sponsored by Stockton Bridge Grille