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Sunday, August 3rd 2008 - Capitola Begonia Festival Kick-Off
Jazz by the Sea
At
Stockton Bridge Grille on the Esplanade from
1 to 4 in the afternoon
SBG's fabulous food, live & silent auctions, great wines
from local wineries
and
classic jazz in the background. Click here for
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FANS
MEET THE ARTIST!
Date and time to be announced ... the artist whose work is
selected for the
56th Annual Capitola Begonia Festival's poster will be signing
the poster during a reception at:
Pacific Gallery
Framing
321 Capitola Avenue . Capitola Village . 831.476.3588
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August 29th 2008
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"Capitola
Goes To The Movies" begins
at Dusk on
the Beach ...
Who lives in a pinapple under the sea?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets
and we'll provide the popcorn! |
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August
30th 2008 |
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Sand
Sculpture Contest 8:30
to Noon at
Capitola Beach
Registration begins on the beach at 8:30 AM.
*Please note that due to high tide, judging will be earlier this year:
Trophy judging will be held at 12 PM.
sponsored by Zelda's |
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Budding
Artists Event 9:00
to Noon at
the Esplanade
View the work of local student artists!
sponsored by Paradise Beach Grille |
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Concert
in the Park 4 PM - 6 PM
The Silicon Valley Houserockers live at the beach in Esplanade
Park.
Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and bring
your dancing shoes!
sponsored
by Capitola
Art & Cultural Commission. |
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"Capitola
Goes To The Movies" begins
at Dusk on
the Beach ...
Steven Speilberg's Hook starring Robin Willams and Dustin Hoffman.
Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and we'll
provide the popcorn!
sponsored by Capitola
Art & Cultural Commission |
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Float
Construction Viewing 4
PM - 10 PM
Stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek and watch
as the floats begin to take shape. |
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August
31st 2008 |
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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.
sponsored by Bay
Federal Credit Union |
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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 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! 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 Gayle's
Bakery & Rosticceria |
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56th
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.
sponsored by City
of Capitola , Ocean
Honda & Margaritaville |
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Concert
in the Park 4 PM - 6PM
Mike Hadley and the Groove live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the
family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and bring your dancing
shoes!
sponsored by Capitola Art & Cultural Commission. |
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September
1st 2008 |
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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 TimesPublishing Group |
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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
Art & Cultural Commission. |
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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 Union
Bank of California |
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