Beach Fest 2013!

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CBF™ Mission

The Carlsbad Beach Fest™ mission is to highlight our coastal playground as an irreplaceable resource, show appreciation for its beauty and value, raise community awareness, and provide support to preserve and enhance its beaches and waterways.

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Carlsbad Beach Fest™ is a project of the Carlsbad Beach Foundation Inc.™ and works in partnership with California State Parks and the community of Carlsbad.

Special Thanks

Carlsbad Beach Fest™ is supported by hundreds of volunteers, exhibitors, and community sponsors.

A special thank you to CA State Parks, the City of Carlsbad, and to our Founding Sponsors, NRG and Life Technologies, who make it possible to stage this annual event on one mile of beach and maintain its long-term sustainability.

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June 15, 2013  One Mile of Fun!

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Mark your calendars and join the festivities on Saturday, June 15, 2013.

Help raise awareness about the importance of sustaining our coastal playground!

Carlsbad Beach Fest™ brings together the community for a fun-filled annual celebration of stewardship and recreation on one mile of beach, stretching from Pine Avenue to Tamarack State Beach.  It is recognized as one of Carlsbad’s most important event of the year!  More than 12,000 people are expected at the Sixth Annual Carlsbad Beach Fest on June 15, 2013.

FREE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Kids 1-mile fun run (requires registration), live music on multiple stages, green product vendors, kite-flying, sand-sculpting, surf lessons, prizes, a massive beach cleanup, Hands Across the Beach, and much more.  Bring your beach chair and spend the day!

COMPETITIVE SPORTS INCLUDE:

  • Carlsbad CRAWL Beach Tri: Swim, Run/Obstacle, Paddle
  • Duathlons: Swim/Run or Run/Paddle
  • Paddleboard Races: 6 Mile (SUP or Prone) or 1 Mile (SUP or Prone)
  • Ocean Swim – 1 Mile
  • 5K Beach Run or Walk
  • Kids 1 Mile Fun Run – Free but requires registration.
  • Pro & Amateur Surf Contests sponsored by SurfRide.
  • Zumba Dance Fitness on the sand!

Online and Mail-In registration for sporting events is available.  Go to Registration!

Your registration fee is 100% tax-deductible and supports the sustainability of Carlsbad Beach Fest and the local conservation and education efforts of the Carlsbad Beach Foundation Inc.™, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

GET INVOLVED

Carlsbad Beach Fest™ is supported by hundreds of volunteers. See how you can help. Or become a Carlsbad Beach Fest™ sponsor or exhibitor and benefit your business and your community.

Kids race at Carlsbad Beach Fest 2012