FIRST HAMPTON BEACH COMEDY FESTIVAL

The first Hampton Beach Comedy Festival will be held at the Ashworth by the Sea Hotel, Hampton Beach over three nights, starting on Sunday, August 8th and continuing on Monday, August 9th and Tuesday, August 10th.

The comedy festival is being hosted by Hampton resident and comedian, Jimmy Dunn, and in partnership with Portsmouth-based Cuzin Richard Entertainment Associates. Five comics will step into the spotlight each night with each show starting at 8:00 pm.

• Sunday, August 8th: Headliner Tony V, Kelly MacFarland, PJ Thibodeau, Steve Calechman, Jim McCue.
• Monday, August 9th: Headliner Paul D’Angelo, Craig Murphy, Dave Rattigan, Tony Moschetto, Dan Boulger, Mike Whtiman
• Tuesday, August 10th: Headliner Jimmy Dunn, Sal Votano, Steve Bjork, Joey Carroll, Lamonte Price

Price:Each night - $15 if purchased in advance; $20 day of show. To order tickets, call 926-6762 for tickets, or purchase them in person at the Ashworth By The Sea Hotel.

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For all of you “fireworks lovers”, if you just can’t wait for the Fourth of July fireworks, you can catch the Wednesday evening weekly fireworks display at Hampton Beach, NH tonight at 9:30 pm.

While you are there, check out the sand sculptures from the 10th Annual Master Sand Sculpting Competition that concluded last Saturday. This is the last day that they will be on display, and they will be illuminated for night viewing.

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If you want to see some truly remarkable sand sculpting creations, make sure you visit Hampton Beach and check out the 10th Annual Master Sand Sculpting Competition at Hampton Beach, NH, that runs from Saturday, June 19th through Wednesday, June 30th.

The fun starts Friday, June 18th when 300 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up the sponsor site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 30th.

Watch Gregory Grady and “The Grady Bunch” build a mammoth Sand Demo Site.  The competition for this event is by invitation only.

Over the last five years, this invitational only event has grown in leaps and bounds making it the largest Masters competition in the Northeast United States.

This year Hampton Beach will feature a sponsor site of 200 tons, fifteen world class masters vying for $15,000.00 in purse and entry awards, free lessons and will be illuminated at night for viewing and much much more.

Hampton has attracted the attention of millions of visitors who came to watch something which is part sculpture part performance art.

It is something you have to see in person to believe.

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Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta

In addition to enjoying the beach and all of the funky shops on the Ocean Blvd. beach strip, If you visit Hampton Beach on Saturday and Sunday, June 19th & 20th, you can watch the annual Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta.

This event 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. The races, which are held not too far off the beach, can easily be watched by visitors and non-sailors.

To watch the regatta, simply get yourself a good bit of sand a camera and relax and enjoy the proceedings.

For more information about the regatta, visit the Hampton Beach website.

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If you live for fireworks, Hampton Beach is celebrating the kickoff of the 2010 Summer Season with a special Memorial Day fireworks display on Sunday, May 30th.
The 15 minute show will start at the top of C Street on the beach at 9:30 pm.

The Wednesday evening weekly fireworks show at Hampton Beach will commence on June 23rd at 9:30 p.m. and continue throughout the summer season.

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If you love to eat and drink (like we do) and are looking for a great excuse to sample fine wines, beer and ales, and appetizers from some of the New Hampshire Seacoast’s best restaurants, you may want to purchase tickets for the 6th Annual “Toast To The Coast” event.

The event, which runs from from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm on Thursday, May 13th, is presented by the Exeter and Hampton  Area Chambers of Commerce. Proceeds from “Toast To The Coast” are used to benefit ongoing community projects.

Guests will enjoy sampling hors d’oeuvres from many fine Seacoast restaurants and wine and other beverages from distributors. The night begins with a sampling of wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres, chocolate, desserts and more.

This is always a great opportunity for sampling and tasting!

Wines, Brews & Ales

Flag Hill Winery & Distillery, Candia Vineyards, Zorvino Vineyards, Gerard Wine Company, Horizon Beverages, Jewell Towne Vineyards, Wineberries and many other wine brokers will offer a wide selection of samples. Distributors and Bayside Distributors will offer a variety of brews and ales.

Hors d’oeuvres and other culinary delights

Sample hors d’oeuvres and other culinary delights from some of the Seacoast’s finest restaurants. The Old Salt, the Ashworth, Boardwalk Café, Margaritas, Tavern at River’s Edge, Cornucopia Wine and Cheese Market and more will all be there with samples.

Tickets:

The tasting reception is $40 in advance or $50 at the door.

Tickets may be purchased at the following locations:

•  Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 Lafayette Road in Hampton
• Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce, 124 Front Street in Exeter.

You can also order tickets by phone at (603) 772-2411; and (603) 926-8718 or online on the the Exeter and Hampton Area Chambers of Commerce websites.

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The Hampton Beach Village District is sponsoring an evening of ballroom dancing at Hampton Beach on Saturday, February 27th, from from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, in the precinct meeting room in the century-old beach firehouse.

Professional dance instructors will be on hand teaching the “swing” dance. Everyone is invited to attend for a fun evening of dancing.

Tickets: Tickets are $7 per person or $10 a couple. Please also bring a non-perishable food item for the St Vincent De Paul soup kitchen. A drop-off box will be located in the lobby of the fire station.

Please RSVP to John and Linda at 929-3850, or johnlgebhart@aol.com.
Tickets will be sold at the door the night of dance.

Free Parking: Free parking is available at the precinct parking lot located behind the fire station entrance on Brown Avenue.

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The Hampton Beach Village Precinct is sponsoring a new festival in at Hampton Beach in October that members hope will become a yearly tradition at the Hampton Beach.

The Harvest Moon Fall Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th, at Hampton Beach, between 83 and 91 Ocean Blvd.

The two-day festival will feature arts and crafts booths, a beer tent, entertainment, boat parade of lights and a fireworks display at 8:00 pm.

See Patrick Cronin’s article on the Seacoast.com website for more detailed information about the events planned for the Harvest Moon Fall Festival.

A  number of beach restaurants that would normally be closed for the season at this point will be open fro the festival.

For More Information

Artists interested in displaying their work should call organizer June White at 617-320-8887.

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You can catch the movie premier of Last Hope, a collection of 16 original short films, all inspired by the Sea, on Sunday, October 4th at the Ashworth By The Sea Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH.

The premier, which starts at 7:00 pm, features the works of the following filmmakers:

• Albert Falzon
• Jon Frank
• Monty Webber
• Patrick Trefz
• Michele Lockwood
• Richard Kenvin
• Andrew Kidman.

The premiere will feature a LIVE Score by Andrew Kidman & The Brown Birds from Windy Hill (all the Way from DOWN UNDER!)

Tickets:

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door.

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When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 11th, 12th, and 13th
Where: Hampton Beach, Ocean Boulevard
Cost: Free on Friday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; $5 on Saturday (10:00 am to 9:00 pm) and Sunday (10:00 am to 6:00 pm). Children under 12 are free.

 Yes, it’s getting close to that time of year, the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival.

The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, which is organized by the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, gets bigger and better each year. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the festival, and the festival will feature more than 50 of the Seacoast area’s top restaurants.

The Hampton Seafood Festival draws a large crowd – it attracts more than 150,000 visitors to the beach over the three-day event. While seafood is the main attraction, there are also plenty of non-seafood eating activities to keep the entire family occupied, including two fireworks displays this year — ob Friday and Saturday nights at approximately 8:00 pm.

Here are some of the events and attractions, but make sure you visit the official Hampton Beach Seafood Festival website for the complete schedule of events and information on free parking and shuttle bus locations.

• 50+ 0f the Seacoast’s top restaurants serving our world famous New England seafood. Lobsters, fried clams, shrimp, BBQ ribs, steak tips, “blooming onions”, scrumptious deserts and so much more!
• 80 Arts & Craft vendors and end of the season sidewalk sales!
• Continuous entertainment on two stages featuring jazz, oldies, and rock & roll!
• Pat Whitley Culinary Chef Demonstrations!
• Kiddie Land with the best in children’s entertainment; face painting, games, and even a train ride!
• Spectacular fireworks displays on Friday & Saturday with a performance by the United States Air Force Band of Liberty AFTERBURNER!
• Thrilling skydiving demonstration on Sunday!
• Sand Sculpturing Demonstration by Master Sculptor: Greg Grady.

Admission:

• Friday $5 Per Adult
• Saturday $5 Per Adult
• Sunday $5 Per Adult
• Children Under 12 Free of Charge
  

Festival Hours:

• FRIDAY: 4:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
• SATURDAY: 10:00 AM TO 9:00 PM
• SUNDAY: 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM

Ocean Boulevard will be closed off from traffic for the duration of the festival, creating a wide-open pedestrian mall.

A portion of the admission goes toward the Hampton Rotary Club.

Visit the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival website for the complete schedule, list of participating restaurants and vendors, and information on the free parking and shuttle bus locations.

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