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2010 Schedule of Events
Friday September 3rd 2010                               Free Shuttle!
  Capitola Goes To The Movies!  Begins at dusk.
Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and we'll provide the popcorn!
2009 Sponsored by EarthWorks
Saturday September 4th 2010                              Free Shuttle!
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.
2009 event was sponsored by
Zelda's
Budding Artists Event    9:00 to Noon at the Esplanade
View the work of local student artists!
2009 event was sponsored by
Paradise Beach Grille
Concert in the Park  4 PM - 6 PM
Last year The Houserockers rocked us live at the beach in Esplanade Park.

2009 event was sponsored by our 2009 Grand Benefactor iHop
MEET THE ARTIST   4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Pacific Gallery Framing 

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

Capitola Goes To The Movies!  Begins at dusk.
Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and we'll provide the popcorn!
2009 event was sponsored by Green Waste Recovery

Float Construction Viewing 4 PM - 10 PM
Stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek and watch
as the floats begin to take shape.
Sunday September 5th 2010                              Free Shuttle!
Horseshoes on the Sand8:00 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
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
2009 event was sponsored by Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
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 & Margaritaville
Concert in the Park  4 PM - 6PM
Last year Mike Hadley and the Groove were live at the beach in Esplanade Park.

2009 event was sponsored by our 2009 Grand Benefactor iHop
Monday September 6th 2010                             Free Shuttle!
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.
2009 event was 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.
2009 event was sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union
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.
2009 event was sponsored by Stockton Bridge Grille