15 Special Fireworks Displays
Sun., May 24, 2009 - Sat., September 12, 2009
Every Wednesday night, starting June 24th and Holidays at 9:30 p.m.
Memorial Day Weekend May 24
June 20 Saturday Sand Castle Fireworks
June 24th
July 1, 4, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26
September 2
Labor Day Weekend, September 6
Sat., September 12th - 20th Annual Seafood Festival Special Shoot (at 8:15 pm)
Sea Shell Stage Line Up 2009 Events
Sunday, May 24, 2009 - Monday, September 7, 2009
Visit our calendar of events page.
Hampton Beach Tow Rodeo
Sat., May 16, 2009 - Sun., May 17, 2009
Enjoy the family fun and events at the 2009 NHTA Tow and Trade Show, Returning to Hampton Beach State Park. This popular event features a huge parade of trucks, vendors, a rodeo competition, food raffles, and family oriented activities. For information on the NHTA family Tow and Trade Show, call (603) 863-4206, or visit nhtowingassociation.org
Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta
June 20 - 21
Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta has become a highlight of the summer as champions and (relatively) new sailors alike converge on Hampton Beach for a weekend of sailing. The weekend is well organized, with races throughout the day, and held close to the shores so that visitors and non-sailors can admire the spectacle. If you want to sail you need to get in contact with the organizers through the details provided here. If you're just watching, simply get yourself a good bit of sand a camera and relax and enjoy the proceedings. Click to view the Notice of Race PDF.
www.sailnecsa.org Scott Malcolm 603-502-7451

9th Annual Sand Sculpting Competition
Sat., June 13, 2009 - Sun., June 28, 2009
Come watch 15 Masters of the Sand Sculpture Universe compete for over $15,000.00 in prize money. Awards Saturday night, June 20, 8 p.m. at the Seashell Stage.
Followed by a Fireworks shoot at 9:30
All for FREE!
The fun starts Friday, June 12th when 300 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the "Grady Bunch" starts pounding up the demo site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 28th. Watch Greg Grady and "The Grady Bunch" build a mammoth Sand Demo Site. View all entries on line at this website. The competition is by invitation only. Interested Master Sand Sculptors may contact event co-organizer: www.GregGrady.com The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks. Interested sponsors or volunteers should contact us at hamptonbeachinfo@comcast.net

Miss Hampton Beach Pageant
Sun., July 26, 2009
Join us this year for the 63rd Miss Hampton Beach Pageant at the Seashell Stage July 26th at 2 p.m. Free Event! Interested Contestants should contact Stephanie Lussier at 603-512-5257 (cell phone). Click here for an Application, Guidelines and more Information. Check out the Miss Hampton Beach website at www.misshamptonbeach.webs.com.
Email: Princess50@yahoo.com

Little Miss Hampton Beach Pageant
Sun., August 16, 2009
Little/JR Miss Hampton Beach "a new addition to kick of Children's Festival week on Sunday August 16 at 2PM a sister pageant to Miss Hampton Beach we will be crowning a Little Miss and JR Miss Hampton Beach to help in promoting our seacoast area. Click here for an Application, Guidelines and more information or contact Director Stephanie Rose Lussier 603-512-5257 or Princess50@yahoo.com

Children's Festival
Mon., August 17, 2009 - Fri., August 21, 2009
Annual Children's Festival
Starting at 10 am.
Five days (August 17-21) of free activities for children and their families.
Friday August 21
11 a.m. Children's Parade with Ted the Cat! A Giant Costume Parade when every child wins a prize.

Hampton Beach Idol Competition
Fri, August 28, 2009 - Sun, August 30, 2009
Download the Hampton Beach Idol Competition Application
Come watch talented entertainers compete for cash prizes. 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200
Limited to Vocalist in one of two categories. (Junior & Senior)
Junior category, up to age 18. Senior category, age 18 and over.
Click here for the pdf sign-up sheet.
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20th Annual Seafood Festival
Fri., September 11 - Sun., September 13, 2009
Seafood Festival & Sidewalk Sale Days
Visit www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com for details on times, entertainment schedule and participating exhibitors, free parking and shuttle schedules.
Ocean Boulevard (Center Beach) is closed to traffic and becomes a pedestrian mall from the Marine Memorial (The Lady) to H Street to accommodate the anticipated 150,000+ visitors each day!
Sample the flavors of the seacoast at New England's largest seaside festival.
Over 50 restaurants join together, offering an extensive menu of seafood delicacies, Gala festivities include:
Over 60 Art & Craft dealers, 3 stages of entertainment, children's activities and our new Children's Center, street performers, a 200 foot beer tent, sidewalk bargain sales, and an amazing display of fireworks on Saturday night.
(Ocean Boulevard closed to traffic). Choose from favorites like lobster, shrimp, clams (steamed, broiled, barbecued or fried) to non-seafood items like "Bloomin' Onion" and fried ice cream.
- Continuous entertainment on 3 stages featuring some of the best local bands in the area - from Blues to Country, Rock & Roll and even a little Jazz.
- Hospitality and more entertainment in our Beverage Tent serving Budweiser & Red Hook beer!
- Spectacular fireworks display - Saturday, 12th at 8:15 PM
- Sidewalk Sales (end of season clearance-SAVE $$$$)
- Live Radio Remote Broadcast including Pat Whitley's syndicated "Dining Out Show", Sunday September 10th.
- Craft Fair - Over 60 Crafts Persons displaying their wares!
- Children's Center - Ongoing Entertainment - Face Painting, Games and Street Performers