Capitola Beach Festival Seeks Floats and Friends

COMMUNITY NEWS Capitola Beach Festival Seeks Floats and Friends

Come join the fun at the 3rd Annual Capitola Beach Festival on September 25 and 26. Our all-volunteer team is helping bring back “Community Spirit” after such a challenging year.

The Festival’s highlight is Saturday’s Lighted Nautical Parade on Soquel Creek. However, the team reports that only three floats are currently signed up.

Consider building a lighted barge for the parade. The Festival provides the floating barge and a site along the creek for gathering to decorate your float. You provide the lights and the fun. Contact the Parade Chair at 831-239-1611.

On Saturday there is a 3-mile fun run. Runners must preregister with Wharf to Wharf, and space is limited.

Saturday’s free activities include Sand Sculpture Contest from 8-noon (sign up at the beach before you start to build). The Children’s Art Project in Esplanade Park runs from 11-2:00 (space and supplies are limited).

Dance away to the “Houserockers” concert 4-6 pm at Esplanade Park. The Lighted Nautical Parade follows at approximately 7:00 pm on Soquel Creek.

Sunday morning starts at 7:00 am with a Fishing Derby on Capitola Wharf (sign up at the Wharf — signed waivers required for all). A Horseshoe Tournament in the Sand starts early behind Zeldas (must preregister at 419-6399).

Chalk Art on the Seawall runs from 10- 1:00 (supplies and space are limited). Rowboat races on Soquel Creek start at 1:00pm and you must preregister at the Creek between 12:00 - 1:00.

Join the festival’s volunteer team and help them bring back Capitola’s “Community Spirit”. Capitolabeachfestival.com or send us an email at Capitolabeachfestival@ gmail.com.