What to expect at Carlsbad Beach Fest™ 2012
On June 9, 2012, one mile of beach from Frazee State Beach at Pine Avenue to Tamarack State Beach at Tamarack Avenue in Carlsbad will be filled with competitive sporting events, free beach activities, live music and entertainment on multiple stages, food, a beach cleanup, interactive booths, and fun from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Competitive Sporting Events (registration required).
All events are marked and chip timed.
A 5K Low Tide Run, a 5K Low Tide Walk, and a Kids One-Mile Fun Run on the sand kick off the day’s festivities. (Online registration now available.)
Beach Triathlon (run, swim, paddle SUP or Longboard/Hand Paddle): (Online registration now available.)
Beach Duathlon (run, swim or run, paddle): (Online registration now available.)
One-Mile Ocean Swim: (Online registration now available.)
Pro & Amateur Surf Contest: Presented by SurfRide at Tamarack State Beach. (Online registration now available.)
Zumbathon: Join a Zumba Fitness Party on the sand led by local instructors. (Online registration available soon.)
Free Organized Beach Activities
Beach Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, beach volleyball, surf clinics, kayaking, and kite flying are some of the free organized events.
“Hands Across the Beach”: Ocean and beach conservation and preservation is the responsibility of every individual is the message behind this symbolic gesture. The public is encouraged to join Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall and city representatives and participate in this linking of hands across one mile of Carlsbad shoreline.
Beach Cleanup: A massive beach cleanup, organized and supported by California State Parks and San Diego Coastkeeper, will encompass two miles of beach, access areas, and surrounding streets, providing hundreds of people the opportunity to be of service to their community.
Art Seaside: U.S. Open Champion Archisand continues to be the event’s featured artisan group, returning to create another gigantic sand sculpture to reflect the day’s theme. Other artists, from painters to authors, will display and demonstrate their works in support of the mission.
Beach & Ocean Stewardship: Interactive educational booths encourage and teach environmental stewardship. More than 20 organizations provide fun, hands-on activities and information for children and adults, allowing for a better understanding of the importance of taking care of our beaches and oceans.
Health & Safety Expo: Learn how to feel good and safe during recreation or exercising in the great outdoors. Professionals provide the latest tips on using the right gear, getting the most from your outdoor exercise, and staying safe while you’re in the water or on land. Lifeguard demonstrations provide dramatic water safety awareness.
Green Product Awareness: Businesses which have adopted principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers, their employees, communities, and the environment are invited to this year’s event. They will demonstrate how their products or services allow for economic development while conserving for future generations.
Live Entertainment: The surf will rock with performance stages erected on the sand, providing spectacular live entertainment all day, headlined by notable local artists.
Food Court: A variety of food is provided on a cash basis to Beach Fest goers. Free bites to beach cleanup volunteers!
Opportunity Drawing & Prizes: All beach cleanup and event day volunteers are entered into a free opportunity drawing as a thank you for their support. Prizes will also be awarded to winners of drawings, event contests, and competitions.