From live entertainment to fireworks displays over the ocean, the third annual Sand & Sea Festival beginning Friday, June 26, at Salisbury Beach offers something for everyone.
The festival highlights many fun, seaside recreational uses of Salisbury's 4-mile shoreline by showcasing on-the-beach activities such as the Toyota US MotoSurf Sea Doo Races, beach yoga and surfing.
On the sand side, there will be activities such as live entertainment on a beachfront stage, amusement rides, kids performers, marine aquatic programming and a fireworks show.
Two Haverhill boys, Wolfgang Burger, 7, and Nick Calnan, 11, will perform live with their band, the Black Diamonds, on the beachfront stage on Saturday, June 27, at noon.
Wolfgang has played bass guitar for six months and Nick has played drums for less than a year. The other band members are Henry McIntyre, 9, of Groveland who plays guitar and AJ Marks, 11, from Boxford who is the lead vocalist.
The band has been playing together since January and is part of the DeAngelis Studio Rock School Program in Haverhill. Those old enough to remember a time when Salisbury Center was filled with amusement park rides will enjoy the return of some of the familiar Pirate's Fun Park attractions for kids and teens.
The festival will be at Salisbury Beach Center, marked by the intersections of Broadway and Oceanfront South, and is easily accessible from Routes 1, 95 and 495. Many activities also take place on the beach at the top of Broadway.
Festival hours are Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the fireworks show from 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission is free.
There is a small fee for some activities.
Ample parking is available nearby. For information, visit www.beachfests.org or call the Summer in Salisbury hot line at 978-462-7274.
Friday, June 26
SURFSIDE LIVE! CONCERT SERIES: This weekend kicks-off an 11-week concert series on Salisbury's new Beachfront Stage. Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon and evening on the beach with live music from some of the region and nation's top bands. At the Beachfront Stage located at the top of Broadway and Oceanfront South, Salisbury Beach Center.
THE REMINISANTS: 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Boston's best oldies band features dance music that appeals to a variety of musical tastes across several generations. The Reminisants have performed with legends of rock and roll such as The Beach Boys, Chubby Checker, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Bill Haley's Comets, the Shirelles, Herb Reed & the Platters, Drifters and more.
Saturday, June 27
3rd ANNUAL SAND & SEA FESTIVAL KICK-OFF CEREMONY: 10 a.m.; The kick-off of the festival includes a performance by Kelly Cronin of Salisbury at the Beachfront Stage on Broadway and Oceanfront South, Salisbury Beach Center.
LATITUDE'S YOGA ON THE BEACH: 9 a.m.; A rejuvenating free yoga class will be held on the beach lead by a Latitude instructor.
TOYOTA US MOTOSURF SEA DOO CHAMPIONSHIP: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; One of the country's leading personal watercraft racing circuits, each action-packed event features some of the nation's top watercraft racers doing battle against each other while negotiating buoys, obstacles and pounding waves.
PROFESSIONAL SURFING DEMO: 1 p.m.; A pro-surfing demonstration featuring Northeast regional champions and national surfing competitors at Ocean Front South. Also, drop by Zaptix's new retail location on the beach at SurfSide5, 25 Broadway.
SAND & SEA FAMILY FUN AREA: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Face painting, temporary tattoos, sand art and more all day long on the Broadway Mall.
SAND & SEA KIDS STAGE: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Events and performances for children and families on the new Beachfront Stage at the top of Broadway and Oceanfront South, Salisbury Beach Center. Schedule as follows:
Kids Rock! The Black Diamonds & Kelly and the Cosmic Noise: 12 - 12:45 p.m.; Talented young rock bands from the DeAngelis Studio of Music & Arts in Haverhill.
Mass Audubon Ark Demonstration: 1 - 2 p.m.; Learn about the ecology, diverse habitats and the adaptations of local plants and native wildlife with Mass Audubon naturalists.
Boat Camp Touch Tank & Marine Program: 2 - 3 p.m.; See, touch and learn about marine animals of our seacoast.
Tokyo Joe's Karate Demonstration: 3 - 3:30 p.m.; Learn about martial arts with staff members from Tokyo Joe's Studio of Self Defense in Salisbury.
Michael and Marisa: 4 - 5 p.m.; Enjoy 11- and 12-year-old Michael and Marisa who have been wowing audiences together for over three years with a repertoire of over 100 popular songs.
PIRATES FUN PARK AMUSEMENT RIDES: Noon - 10 p.m.; Amusement rides for kids and teens return to Pirates Fun Park. Hop on the Cliff Hanger, Tilt-a-Whirl, Bumper Cars, Super Slide, and other Kiddie Rides.
TOYOTA US MOTOSURF FREE-STYLE SHOW: 1 p.m.; This freestyle show highlights the acrobatic abilities of these highly specialized sea doo athletes and their watercraft. Freestyle features some of the most gifted athletes on the beach, performing two-minute routines in an Olympic-style format for a panel of seven judges.
BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY: Noon - 7 p.m.; See a giant blow-up whale and learn about whales and other creatures from the sea in a touch tank at Blue Ocean Society's new location at 25 Broadway on Salisbury Beach.
MIX 98.5 ICE CREAM TRUCK: 1 - 3 p.m.; Get a free sample of Turkey Hill's Duetto and other great summer giveaways from Boston's fun radio station's famous ice cream truck located at the top of Broadway.
BEACH PIZZA EATING CONTEST: 6 - 6:45 p.m.; The ever-popular Pizza Eating Contest returns for another friendly, fun-filled, cheek-pleasing competition. Register online or at the information booth on the day of the festival. Prizes awarded to winners in each age category.
SURFSIDE LIVE! CONCERT SERIES: Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon and evening on the beach with live music from some of the region and nation's top bands. At the Beachfront Stage located at the top of Broadway and Oceanfront South, Salisbury Beach Center.
JAMES MONTGOMERY BLUES BAND: 7 - 10 p.m.; When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he "brings it on home." Budweiser and The River 92.5 Street Team will help kick-off the SurfSide Live! Concert Series with fun giveaways.
FIREWORKS BEACH BLAST FUNDRAISER: 8 p.m. - midnight; Enjoy a tropical evening of fun at this waterfront cocktail reception on the deck at Salisbury Beach's cool new hot spot, SurfSide5 Beach Bar and Grill. Live music by Bahama Bob and premiere viewing of the fireworks at 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for children and can be purchased online at www.beachfests.org or by calling 978 462-7274. Proceeds benefit the Salisbury Beach Partnership.
SAND & SEA FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR: 10 p.m.; This Saturday launches summer of Saturday night fireworks. Thrill to a 25 minute display to be launched from a barge over the ocean. At Salisbury Beach Center, top of Broadway and Oceanfront South.
Sunday, June 28
LATITUDE'S YOGA ON THE BEACH: 9 a.m.; A rejuvenating free yoga class will be held on the beach lead by a Latitude instructor.
TOYOTA US MOTOSURF SEA DOO CHAMPIONSHIP: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; One of the country's leading personal watercraft racing circuits, each action-packed event features some of the nation's top watercraft racers doing battle against each other while negotiating buoys, obstacles and pounding waves.
PROFESSIONAL SURFING DEMO: 1 p.m.; A pro-surfing demo featuring Northeast regional champions and national surfing competitors at Ocean Front South. Also, drop by Zaptix's new retail location on the beach at SurfSide5, 25 Broadway.
SAND & SEA FAMILY FUN AREA: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Face painting, temporary tattoos, sand art and more all day long on the Broadway Mall.
SAND & SEA KIDS STAGE: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Events and performances for children and families on the new Beachfront Stage. Located at the top of Broadway and Oceanfront South, Salisbury Beach Center. Schedule of performers as follows:
Bracken School of Irish Dance: 11 - 11:45 a.m.; Enjoy traditional stepdance performed by students from the Bracken School of Irish Dance in Salisbury.
New Hampshire Academy of Performing Arts: 12 - 12:45 p.m.; Enjoy dance performances by students from NHAPA in Seabrook, NH.
PET PARADE: 11:30 a.m.; Calling all canines for a stroll around the Broadway loop. Dress your pet in beach attire or bring them au natural. Photos, treats and prizes in many fun categories. Begins at corner of Broadway and Railroad Avenue, Salisbury Center Beach. Register online or at Park Place Realty on Broadway.
MIX 98.5 ICE CREAM TRUCK: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Get a free sample of Turkey Hill's Duetto and other great summer giveaways from Boston's fun radio station's famous ice cream truck located at the top of Broadway.
PIRATES FUN PARK AMUSEMENT RIDES: Noon - 5 p.m.; Amusement rides for kids and teens return to Pirates Fun Park. Hop on the Cliff Hanger, Tilt-a-Whirl, Bumper Cars, Super Slide, and other Kiddie Rides.
BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY: Noon - 7 p.m.; See a giant blow-up whale and learn about whales and other creatures from the sea in a touch tank at Blue Ocean Society's new location at 25 Broadway on Salisbury Beach.
SURFSIDE LIVE! CONCERT STAGE: Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon and evening on the beach with live music on the new Beachfront Stage. At the Beachfront Stage located at the top of Broadway and Oceanfront South, Salisbury Beach Center. Schedule of performers as follows:
United States Air Force Jazz Band Afterburner: 1 - 3 p.m.; Afterburner is the United States Air Force Band of Liberty's high energy, seven-member rock band that brings an explosive blend of blues, rock and R&B to their dynamic stage shows. Members of this versatile group are all active duty military based out of Hanscom Air Force Base.
Russell Hill Band: 4 - 6 p.m.; Morgan Keating, John Grant, Gary Young, Rick Carr and Will Walker are lifelong songsmiths inspired by the greats.
