Beachstock, The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party is back; bigger and better than ever. This year features new food vendors, more kid’s activities, enough live music to satisfy anyone’s taste, free surf and kite lessons, cornhole, volleyball and so much more! Beachstock, a Margate tradition for a dozen years, attracts thousands of visitors and returns to the Margate beach Saturday, June 24, 8:00 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Rain date June 25) between Huntington and Granville Ave, Margate.
New for 2023 – The Red Bull Foam Wreckers Soft Board Surf Classic will be held alongside Beachstock Saturday, June 24. Margate is one of only nine beaches in the U.S. to host this popular event celebrating the ubiquitous energy drink. This is the first time Red Bull Foam Wreckers has been paired with another event, promising a day-long festival of sun-splashed kinship for all. The anti-surf contest surf contest 2023 tour arrives in Margate where only soft boards, friends and fun are allowed. Visit https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/foam-wreckers-margate-city for event information and to register.
Also, for the first time ever to kick off Beachstock weekend , the Margate Business Association will host a free Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby, Friday, June 23 on Granville Ave. beach from 5 to 7 p.m. Same day, on site registration begins at 4 p.m. The derby will precede the big screen LED digital showing of the National League Champion Phillies vs. Mets, free of charge. First pitch is 7:05 p.m. A home run derby on the Margate beach is believed to be the first ever in New Jersey, and promises to be exciting, challenging and fun.
All participants in the derby will be divided into age groups, (right now ranging from ages 6 to 74!), flex their muscles and have 10 swings to hit the most home runs in that age group for awesome prizes. The playing field will be complete with USADJ Entertainment providing play by play announcements and Margate’s very own little ‘Green Monster’ outfield fence constructed on the beach. For rules and to register in advance, go to www.margatehasmore.com. $2 hotdogs, snacks, soft drinks and $3 beers for adults will be available for purchase. WZXL 100.7 will keep the fun moving with dizzy bat races, frozen tee shirt contests and more. Sponsored by Colmar Home Center, WZXL, Wawa, USADJ Entertainment, Hartman Home Team, Sunrise Wine and Tequila Bar and Shore Local.
On Saturday, beach goers will have plenty of food to choose from whether it’s sizzling hamburgers or brain-freezing water ice from Margate Dairy Bar and Burger; crispy, zesty pizza from Jace’s Place; shrimp bangers and crab cake sliders courtesy of Vagabond Kitchen and Taphouse; savory tacos and bulging burritos from TacoCat and root beer served in vintage tin cups by the ever-popular Tin Cup Soda. Culinary maestros Goodway Bakery and Mannino’s Cannoli Express will be selling their mouthwatering assorted rum cakes and creamy cannolis. Smoothie fans can stop by California Frozen Yogurt and Shakes for an endless variety of concoctions using only the freshest fruit. South Jersey Smokehouse joins Beachstock with their tasty barbeque pulled pork and brisket.
Returning to Beachstock is the Sustainable Downbeach tent featuring terrapins, fun environmental educational interactive activities, displays and more. Those wanting to learn more about what lives in our waters and all the beautiful aspects of our beach can meet at the 100.7 WZXL main stage for an environmental walk hosted by “Scuba” Steve Jasecki, a member of the Sustainable Downbeach team. The Emerald Isle Academy of Irish Dance performers will again mesmerize Beachstock crowds with their highly choreographed, intense dance routines.
There are a ton of free activities like sand sculpting lessons with Matthew Deibert, Margate Fire Departments Cool Blast, Kids Treasure Hunt, limbo contests, surf lessons with Stacey’s Surf Camp, Air Circus Kite Shop single/double line stunt kite demonstrations and lessons, and WAWA Margate giveaways. The Margate City Police Department will be at their tent providing valuable public information and giveaways.
Back this year is the Cornhole Spring League Championship and Beachstock Family Fun Cornhole Tournament. Official rules will apply, and teams can compete to win cash prizes. Spectators and guests can watch the tournament from the Colmar Home Center Chill Zone featuring comfy furniture and refreshments. Children and adults can participate in this family fun competition. Register for the cornhole tournament or the Beachstock Volleyball tournament at margatehasmore.com.
A major feature of this 14-hour event is non-stop entertainment on the 100.7 WZXL main stage. Local sensation Teddi Fusco kicks off the event with the National Anthem. The musical lineup includes the ever-popular local feel-good rock and pop cover band No Clue Trio. Country singing sensation Nikki Briar will have event goers getting “a little bit country” with her dance lessons and crowd-pleasing performance. Beachstock favorite Mas Tequila Orchestra will perform a set of classic rock hits and reggae masters, Jah People headline evenings main stage playing reggae with a splash of funk, rock and soul! The WAYV Kids Stage will have a variety of kid-friendly entertainers and activities to keep the little ones engaged all afternoon.
As the shadows lengthen and twilight turns to evening, the beach bonfire is lit and the excitement continues with a Samoan fire knife dance performance by the South Pacific Island Dancers. At dusk, children and their families can spread out their blankets, kick back in their beach chairs and enjoy the movie, “Finding Nemo,” on a digital LED big screen.
Festival goers can enjoy complimentary jitney shuttle service running 10 a.m.-10 p.m. along Atlantic Avenue between Coolidge and Fredericksburg Avenues and the Eugene A. Tighe School. Beachstock is organized by the MBA in partnership with Margate City. For more information visit: margatehasmore.com.
Beachstock – The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party Schedule of Events
8:15 a.m.
Volleyball Competition Registration
8 :30 a.m.
Volleyball Competition Begins
1 0:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
Margate Cornhole Spring League Championship-presented by Dr. Joseph Berretone, DMD
Margate Cornhole Beachstock Tournament – Registration
11:00 a.m.
National Anthem Performed by Teddi Fusco
Introduction of Margate Mayor and Commissioners
Sustainable Downbeach Environmental Walk (Meet at Main Stage)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. No Clue Trio
Rock & Pop Covers
11:30 a.m.
Food, Tiki Beach Bar & Beer Gardens open
You must be 21 years of age or older to enter.
Crafters, Vendors, Sand Sculpting & Children’s Sand Sculpting Instruction by Matthew Deibert, Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard, Margate Fire Department “5 Minute Cool Blast” Top & Bottom of Every Hour, Sustainable Downbeach displays & activities, WAWA giveaways.
12:00 p.m. – 4:0 0 p.m. Kids stage, a variStage, entertainment
Hula Hoop Contest, Students of Suzie ‘Neu” Neustadter, The Sustainable Downbeach Team Presents: “Wonders of the Beach” with Scuba Steve, Children’s Eco-Friendly Treasure Hunt, South Pacific Island Dancers Interactive Activity & Limbo Fun, Emerald Isle Academy of Irish Dance, Special Appearance by Your Favorite Character
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
100.7 WZXL Frozen T-Shirt Contest
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Air Circus Kite Shop free Kite Flying Lessons & Demos
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Stacey’s Surf & Paddle – free lessons
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. South Pacific Island Tahitian Drums & authentic Dancers audience participation
2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Nikki Briar A Taste of Country – A Lick of Rock performance. Learn to do a country line dance!
2:30 p.m.
Margate Cornhole Beachstock Tournament begins
(You can enjoy the tourney from the Colmar Home Center Chill Zone)
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Air Circus Kite Shop offers free kite flying lessons & demos
4:30 p.m. – 6:0 0 p.m.
Mas Tequila Orchestra
Rock the beach with everything from Bruce Springsteen to Tom Petty
6 :45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Movie: Finding Nemo
8:00 p.m.
Bonfire lighting on the beach
South Pacific Island Dance performance
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Jah People
Reggae with a splash of funk, rock and soul!
