Beachstock 2025, “The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party,” returns to Margate on Saturday, June 28, with a full day of music, food, games, and summer fun. Admission is free, and no beach tags are required for this popular annual celebration of Margate’s seaside community.
Now in its 14th year, Beachstock attracts more than 5,000 visitors to the beach between Huntington and Granville avenues. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, June 29.
Presented by the Margate Business Association in partnership with the city of Margate, this year’s Beachstock features new food options including DonutNV, Margate Clam Shack, Squeezies Lemonade, Philly Pretzel Factory, and The Other Lucy. Returning favorites include Margate Dairy Bar & Burger, Cali Shakes, Tacocat, and South Jersey Smoke House.
Entertainment takes center stage all day long, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with performances by Sunrise Cries and Mas Tequila Orchestra. Family-friendly acrobatics from The Hook, Polynesian dance by the South Pacific Island Dancers, and a lively set by country artist Nikki Briar follow. The evening concludes with NJ British Invasion performing classics by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who at 8:30 p.m. A beach bonfire will accompany the festivities, and a special outdoor screening of Moana 2 begins at 6:30 p.m. for children and families.
New this year, guests can meet the newly crowned Miss New Jersey, Belle Nicholas, in her first public appearance. Visitors will also have a chance to take photos with the twin Lombardi Trophy from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LII victory.
Additional attractions include:
- Surfing lessons with Stacey’s Surf Camp
- Sand sculpting and kite demonstrations by Air Circus
- Wiffle ball home run derby
- Volleyball and cornhole tournaments
- Environmental exhibits courtesy of Sustainable Downbeach
- A kid’s stage with music, hula hoop contests, limbo, giveaways, and performances by students of Suzie Neustadter (noon–4 p.m.)
- A waterfront tiki bar featuring beverages from Anheuser-Busch, Alibi Gin, Beach Whiskey, Sea Isle Iced Tea, Little Water Distillery, and more
NJ Unclaimed Property will also be on hand to help residents search for lost financial assets, and Cat Country 107.3 and ESPN Sports Radio 97.3 will host interactive booths and giveaways.
To ease parking, free jitney service will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. along Atlantic Avenue between Coolidge and Fredericksburg avenues and the Eugene A. Tighe School.
For more information, visit www.margatehasmore.com.
