The 22nd annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival; This weekend, September 9-11, 2011

22nd annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, September 9-11, 2011

SEPTEMBER 9, 10, 11, 2011

Voted 2012 Top 100 Events in North America

FESTIVAL HOURS:

Friday: 4 - 9 PM / Saturday: 10 AM - 9 PM / Sunday: 10 AM - 6 PM

ALL DAY EVERY DAY:

*60 of the Seacoast's top restaurants serving our world famous New England seafood. Lobsters, fried clams, shrimp, BBQ ribs, steak tips, "bloomin' onions," scrumptious desserts and so much more!

*80 Arts & Crafts vendors showcasing their locally made products and end of the season sidewalk sales!

*Continuous entertainment featuring jazz, oldies, and rock & roll!

The most spectacular seaside festival with

fun, food, and events for the entire family!

2011 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

(OUR SITE WILL BE UPDATED AS MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE)

Friday, September 9, 2011:

7:30 PM: 22nd Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Governor John Lynch

4 PM- 8PM: Live Entertainment- featuring the best bands in our region with jazz, oldies, and rock & roll!

9:00 PM: Festival Closes

Saturday, September 10, 2011:

10 AM: Festival Opens

11 AM- 3PM: CULINARY CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS hosted by Pat Whitley Restaurant Show featuring the region's most famous chefs. Watch, sample and pick up free recipes.

11:30 AM-6PM: KIDDIELAND- Featuring the region's most notable celebrities in children's entertainment including magicians, jugglers, clowns, musicals, and story tellers.

12PM-6:15PM: Live Entertainment- featuring the best bands in our region with jazz, oldies, and rock & roll!

2:30PM: Second Annual Lobster Roll Eating Competition featuring world-known competitive eaters on the Seashell Stage.

3PM: Beach clearing for firework set up

6PM-8PM: U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty "After Burner" performing a patriotic tribute at the Seashell Stage

8:15 PM: SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS SHOOT! Don't miss the last firework display of the summer.

9PM: Festival Closes

Sunday, September 11, 2011:

10AM: Festival Opens

11AM-3PM: CULINARY CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS- Hosted by Pat Whitley Restaurant Show featuring the region's most famous chefs. Watch, sample and pick up free recipes.

11:30AM-5PM: KIDDIELAND featuring the region's most notable celebrities in children's entertainment including magicians, jugglers, clowns, musicals, and story tellers.

12PM-6PM: Live Entertainment- featuring the best bands in our region with jazz, oldies, and rock & roll!

3PM: Beach clearing for Sky Diving Extravaganza

5PM: Sky Diving Extravaganza by Sky Dive New England, center beach.

6PM: Festival Closes