Annual Events in Hampton Beach
During the summer season, Hampton Beach Area offers many annual events and activities to keep the family vacation exciting and affordable.

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Hampton Beach Tow Rodeo Is BACK! May 19, 2012 - Sun., May 20, 2012 (Parade of trucks - Sunday).Enjoy the family fun and events at the 2010 NHTA Tow and Trade Show, Returning to Hampton Beach State Park. This popular event features a huge parade of trucks, vendors, a rodeo competition, food raffles, and family oriented activities. For information on the NHTA family Tow and Trade Show, call (603) 863-4206, nhtowingassociation.org Concerts on the Seashell Sunday, May 26, 2012 - Monday, September 3, 2012. 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 click on our calendar for the Seashell Schedule Annual Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta June 16-17, 2012. 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.nensa.org 11th Annual Sand Sculpting Competition Fri., June 15, 2012 - Sat., June 23, 2012 Viewing thru July 8th 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. Interested sponsors or volunteers should contact the Hampton Chamber of Commerce at 603-926-8718, or www.hamptonbeach.org 14 Special Fireworks Displays. The Finest in Display Fireworks Wednesdays and Holidays, at 9:30 PM, beginning Sun., May 27, 2012 (Memorial Day) - Sat., October 6, 2012 (Columbus Day Weekend). Rain day for Wednesday shoots will be the following Friday June 23rd Sand Castle Fireworks July 4th, Spectacular Shoot July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Labor Day Weekend-Sept. 2nd End of year special display on the beach! October 6th, 2012. 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 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 9 - August 27. Miss Hampton Beach Pagent - Sun., July 29, 2012. 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. www.misshamptonbeach.webs.com or email: princess50@yahoo.com Little Miss Hampton Beach Pagent Sat. July 28th, 2012. Little/JR Miss Hampton Beach Saturday 24, at 2PM a sister pageant to Miss Hampton Beach we will be crowning a Little Miss and JR Miss Hampton Beach to help in promoting our seacoast area. Visit www.Hamptonbeac.org for an application or contact us by email at: princess50@yahoo.com 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! For schedule of daily activities Click. Hampton Beach Talent Competition Fri, August 24, 2012 - Sun, August 26, 2012 . 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. For registration form Click. 20th Annual Seafood Festival Fri., September 7 - Sun., September 9, 2012 Seafood Festival & Sidewalk Sale Days September 7th, 4PM-9PM, September 8th, 10AM-9PM, September 9th, 10AM-6PM 10th Annual Penguin Plunge Sunday, Feb. 5th, 2012 To benefit the Special OlympicsPlungers will brave the icy Atlantic to raise awareness and support for the athletes of Special Olympics New Hampshire. Plungers may participate individually or in ?Flocks? (groups of 5 or more Plungers or Chickens). Chickens fundraise like a Plunger but stay warm while viewing the Plunge from the Chicken Coop. Visit the Web Sitefor more times and detailed information or visit the Penguin Plunge Photo Gallery.