What’s better than a daylong party on the beach? Nothing! Admission is FREE and no beach badges are required at the event. This year’s event features new food vendors, kid’s activities, live music, free surf and kite lessons and so much more! Beachstock now in its 12th year attracts over 5,000 visitors and returns to the Margate Beach Saturday, June 29th 8:00am – 10 pm (Rain date June 30th) between Huntington and Granville Ave, Margate. ADMISSION IS FREE!

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Beach goers will have plenty of food to choose from whether it’s hamburgers and ice cream from Margate Dairy Bar and Burger, zesty pizza from Jace’s Place, shrimp bangers and crab cake sliders courtesy of Vagabond Kitchen and Taphouse, savory tacos 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.

FREE ACTIVITIES

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.

Sand sculpting lessons with Matthew Deibert, Margate Fire Departments Cool Blast, Kid’s 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 give aways.

LIVE MUSIC

A major feature of this 14-hour event is non-stop entertainment on the 100.7 WZXL main stage. Local signing sensation Teddi Fusco kicks off the event with the National Anthem. The musical lineup includes the ever- popular local feel-good music rock and pop cover band No Clue Trio.Country singing sensation Nikki Briar A TASTE OF COUNTRY- A LICK OF ROCK! will have event goers getting “a little bit country” with her dance lessons and rocking performance. Beachstock favorite Mas Tequila will perform a set of classic rock hits and reggae masters, Jah People headline evenings main stage and will cap the day with another crowd-pleasing performance.

AFTER DARK

As twilight turns to evening, the 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 a movie on a digital big screen.