Capitola Begonia Festival  September 2-5, 2011

Capitola-by-the-Sea Begonia Festival floral boat displays in a parade and many things to do!

Annual Nautical Parade includes begonia covered barges floating down Soquel Creek to the Lagoon on Sunday.  begoniafestival.com

Friday: Event launches with a movie at the beach beginning at dusk. Bring blankets!

Saturday: Sand Sculpture Contest 8:30 to Noon at Capitola Beach
Registration begins on the beach at 8:30 AM.
*Please note that due to high tide, judging will be earlier this year:
Trophy judging will be held at 12 PM.
 

Budding Artists Event 9:00 to Noon at the Esplanade View the work of local student artists!

Concert in the Park 4 PM - 6 PM - Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and bring your dancing shoes!

"Capitola Goes To The Movies" begins at Dusk on the Beach ... Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets. Movie begins at dusk.

Float Construction Viewing 4 PM - 10 PM Stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek and watch as the floats begin to take shape.

Sunday
Horseshoes on the Sand 8:00 AM - Finish Capitola Beach in front of the Venetian Hotel
Teams will be chosen by drawing names from a hat.
Participants must pre-register beforehand. Fill out an online form or call 475.6522 for information.

Float Construction Viewing
Take another stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek
in the morning, and watch as the floats get their
finishing touches.

Begonias to go, Head to Toe! 11:00 AM - Noon In Esplanade Park
Become a part of the Festival! Create and design a festive hat for the occasion! Bring your own hat; we'll provide the begonias. Hosted by the Capitola Museum

Nautical Parade 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Begonia covered barges float down Soquel Creek to the Lagoon. Great views from the Stockton Bridge, Cliff Avenue and Wharf Road. ADA seating available, click here for map or call 475.6522 for information.

Concert in the Park 4 PM - 6PM
Mike Hadley and the Groove live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and bring your dancing shoes!

Monday

Fishing Derby 6:00 AM - Noon
On the Capitola Wharf
Registration begins at 6AM at the end of the Wharf. Open to all ages. Final Tally begins at 11 AM.

Children's Art Event 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In Esplanade Park.
Children of all ages are welcome to come and create a memory to take home.

Rowboat Races beginning at 1 PM
Soquel Creek - We supply the boats!
Registration at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from noon until 1 PM.