Things To Do
HAMPTON BEACH HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!!
Annual Beach Events
Activités annuelles pour la plage
No one can deny that Hampton Beach is a great beach and a whole lot more!
From fantastic fireworks every week, 14 in all, to 80 free summer concerts, Hampton Beach has something for everyone. Come marvel at the Masters of Sand Sculpting in June, find out who will be Miss Hampton Beach 2011 in July, show off your talent at the annual Hampton Beach Idol competition, or feel like a kid again in August and join us to see off the end of the season with our famous Seafood Festival in September. But please, don't sit around waiting for these and other special events!
Because everyone knows that any day of the week Hampton Beach is a great beach and a whole lot more!
14 Special Fireworks Displays:
Wednesdays and Holidays, at 9:30 PM, beginning Sun., May 29, 2011 (Memorial Day) - Sat., October 8, 2011 (Columbus Day Weekend).
Rain day for Wednesday shoots will be the following Friday
June 25th Sand Castle Fireworks
July 4th, Spectacular Shoot
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Labor Day Weekend-Sept. 4th
October 9th, Harvest Festival weekend
New Years Eve, December 31 at 8 PM Sat. September 10th - Annual Seafood Festival Special Shoot (at 8:15 pm)
October 8th Harvest Festival weekend
New Years Eve December 31 at 8 PM
Sea Shell Stage offers live concerts and entertainment:
Sunday, May 29, 2011 - Monday, September 5, 2011. Over 80 free concerts "under the stars." From country to pop and big bands, enjoy this free entertainment for the entire family.
Wednesdays and Holdiays, two shows nightly 7:00-8:00 & 8:30-9:30 pm. Schedules of performances available at Information Center, 180 Ocean Blvd (next to outdoor stage), or see the Hampon Chamber of Commerce
Annual Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta
June 18-19, 2011. Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta has become a highlight of the summer as champions and (relatively) new sailors alike converge on Hampton Beach for a weekend of sailing.
Hosting races throughout the day, and held close to the shores so that visitors and non-sailors can admire the spectacle of colorful sails. Bring your cameras! A truly magnificent site.Sailors contact www.sailnecsa.org
Dave White 361-6692
11th Annual Sand Sculpting Competition
Sat., June 18, 2011 - Wed., June 29, 2011
The now famous Sand Sculpting Competition. 12 Masters, that compete around the world, come and sculpt with the hopes of winning. Over $15,000 in prize money. Awards Saturday night at the Seashell Stage. Fireworks shoot to follow, 9:30 PM
A weeks worth of artistry right in front of your eyes. Interested Master Sand Sculptors may contact event co-organizer: www.GregGrady.com The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks.
Monday Night Movies On The Beach
Fun Family Entertainment. All for Free! An evening under the stars on our 5 star beach. Weather permitting. Starting at dusk July 25 - August 29.
* 7/11 Movie TBD * 7/18 Movie TBD * 7/25 Movie TBD * 8/1 Movie TBD * 8/8 Movie TBD * 8/15 Movie TBD * 8/22 Movie TBD * 8/29 Movie TBD
Miss Hampton Beach Pagent - Sun., July 31, 2011. Join us this year for the 65th Miss Hampton Beach Pageant at the Seashell Stage. 2 p.m. Free Event! Interested Contestants should contact Stephanie Lussier at 603-624-0728 or 603-512-5257 (cell phone) for an application and more information.
Children's Festival
Mon., August 16, 2010 - Fri., August 20, 2010.
Five days of free activities for children and their families including sandcastle contests, costume parades, Ronald McDonald Magic Show, children's entertainment on the Sea Shell Stage. Free ice cream, Coca-Cola and...every child wins a prize!
Hampton Beach Talent Competition
Fri, August 19, 2011 - Sun, August 21, 2011 .
Come watch talented entertainers compete for cash prizes.
1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200
Limited to Vocalist in one of two categories. (Junior & Senior)
Junior category, up to age 18. Senior category, age 18 and over.
20th Annual Seafood Festival
Fri., September 9 - Sun., September 11, 2011
Seafood Festival & Sidewalk Sale Days
September11th, 4PM-9PM, September 12th, 10AM-9PM, September 913th, 10AM-6PM
Harvest Moon Fall Festival
Sat. & Sun., Oct. 8 & 9, 10am- 6pm
Rain or Shine
83-91 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach. A Spectacular Fireworks Display! Arts & Crafts Booths, Entertainment, Fireworks at 8pm.
