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| Friday, June 27, 2008 |
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Toyota/SEA DOO U.S. Regional Championship Watercross Course Set-Up
One of the country's leading personal watercraft racing circuits, each event features some of the nation’s top watercraft racers doing battle against each other while negotiating buoys, obstacles and pounding waves. Each racer was vying for prizes and awards while en route to the prestigious American Power Boating Association’s Watercross Nationals Championship titles and cup. |
| Saturday, June 28, 2008 |
Beach Activities |
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2nd Annual Sand & Sea Festival Kick-Off Ceremony
Sponsored by Joe's Playland
To get into the Sand & Sea spirit we signaled the beginning of the Festival with the help of Mix 98.5’s Fast Freddy, Town of Salisbury officials, community groups and more. |
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Toyota/SEA DOO U.S. Regional Championship Watercross Races
One of the country's leading personal watercraft racing circuits, each event features some of the nation’s top watercraft racers doing battle against each other while negotiating buoys, obstacles and pounding waves. Each racer was vying for prizes and awards while en route to the prestigious American Power Boating Association’s Watercross Nationals Championship titles and cup. |
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Beach Volleyball Tournament
Sponsored by Latitude Sports Clubs
Two-person teams competed in a two-day round robin event for cool prizes. |
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Pride of Salisbury Baseball Tournament
Lions Park hosted Salisbury for a day of baseball. From minor and major leagues to girls softball teams, it’s a day of America’s favorite past time as youth teams competed in a town tournament. |
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Food Concessions and Exhibitors
Samples of seafood from local chefs and other varied offerings by local crafters, artisans and businesses along Broadway. |
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Let's Go Surfin Now!
Sponsored by Zapstix Surf Shop
People learned the fundamentals of surfing with one of the best local surf shops, Zapstix of Seabrook, New Hampshire. Instruction, boards and wetsuits were provided in a fun, safe environment for a small fee. Zapstix owners and staff have surfed all over the world, including in Indonesia, Hawaii, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and The Caribbean. |
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Sand & Sea Kid's Fair
Sponsored by Joe's Playland
Events and activities for children and families. Face painting, bounce house, sand art, color-your-own tee shirt, carnival-style play-until-you-win games and more! |
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Institution For Savings Amusement Rides
Sponsored by Institution For Savings
Rides returned to Pirates Fun Park. Everyone enjoyed a hop on the Scrambler, the bumper cars, roller coaster, the giant slide, kiddie rides and more. Fun for the whole family! |
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Boat Camp Touch Tank & Marine Program
Kids were able to see, touch and learn about marine animals from our seacoast with Kate and Rob Yeomans of Boat Camp. |
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Half-time Free-Style Show
Freestyle segment that highlighted the acrobatic abilities of these highly specialized athletes and their watercraft. One of the truly “extreme sports,” freestyle featured some of the most gifted athletes on the beach, performing two-minute routines in an Olympic-style format for a panel of seven judges. Competitors’ routines are made-up from a series of choreographed tricks that are performed to music.
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Sand & Sea Street Performers
The Yo-Yo People — Sponsored by Tripoli Pizza
The Jim Show — Sponsored by Salisbury Discount House
The whole family enjoyed the amazing tricks and skill of the region’s top street entertainers including The Jim Show and The Yo-Yo People. Their awe-inspiring shows included juggling, magic, yo-yo tricks, unicycling, balloon artistry and more. |
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Mix 98.5 Ice Cream Truck and Giveaways!
Step right up and get your free sample of Turkey Hill’s Duetto and other great summer giveaways from Boston’s fun radio station’s famous ice cream truck. |
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Win Cool PRIZES with the LandShark Street Team
People were able to try a taste of LandShark and Bud Light Lime beer with the Anheuser Busch Ambassadors on the deck of the SurfSide5 Beach Bar & Grill. Giveaways. |
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Beach Pizza Eating Contest
Sponsored by Christy's Pizza
Taking center stage at last year’s Festival, the Pizza Eating Contest returned for another friendly, fun-filled, cheek-pleasing competition. Prizes were awarded to the winners in each age category. |
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Fireworks Beach Blast at Surfside5 Beach Bar & Grill, Salisbury Beach
Sponsored by The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
A celebration of the new excitement of Salisbury Beach with fun, food and fireworks at the coolest new hotspot on Salisbury Beach -- SurfSide5! Festivities included a waterfront cocktail reception, tropical cuisine, and live music by Bahama Bob. |
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Salisbury Beach Fireworks Spectacular
The largest fireworks display north of Boston. Twenty-five minute display to be launched from a barge over the ocean.
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COMCAST Beachfront Concerts |
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The Brew
Back by popular demand, The Brew is electrifying crowds everywhere with their stunning new album “Back to the Woods.” From Amesbury, Massachusetts, this four-person rock band is winning the respect of heavy-hitters in world music capitals. The Brew was voted Best Opening Act of 2006 by the Bruce Hornsby fan site after it opened for the band’s Lowell, Massachusetts tour stop. |
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Entrain
Pre-fireworks beachside concert that had everyone dancing in their seats or on the beach. With seven recorded albums, this highly-acclaimed six-piece Martha’s Vineyard band, popular amongst the North Shore crowd, has an all-star line-up featuring rock, blues, calypso, jazz and more. |
| Family Amusement Areas |
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Sand & Sea Kid's Fair
Sponsored by Joe's Playland
Events and activities for children and families. Face painting, bounce house, sand art, color-your-own tee shirt, carnival-style play-until-you-win games and more! |
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Sand & Sea Street Performers
The Yo-Yo People — Sponsored by Tripoli Pizza
The Jim Show — Sponsored by Salisbury Discount House
The whole family enjoyed the amazing tricks and skill of the region’s top street entertainers including The Jim Show and The Yo-Yo People. Their awe-inspiring shows included juggling, magic, yo-yo tricks, unicycling, balloon artistry and more. |
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Institution For Savings Amusement Rides
Sponsored by Institution For Savings
Rides returned to Pirates Fun Park. Everyone enjoyed a hop on the Scrambler, the bumper cars, roller coaster, the giant slide, kiddie rides and more. Fun for the whole family! |
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Boat Camp Touch Tank & Marine Program
Kids were able to see, touch and learn about marine animals from our seacoast with Kate and Rob Yeomans of Boat Camp. |
| Sunday, June 29, 2008 |
| Beach Activities |
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Sunday Morning Athletic Yoga on the Beach
Sponsored by Latitude Sports Clubs |
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Toyota/SEA DOO U.S. Regional Championship Watercross Races
One of the countries leading personal watercraft racing circuits, each event features some of the nation’s top watercraft racers doing battle against each other while negotiating buoys, obstacles and pounding waves. Each racer was vying for prizes and awards while en route to the prestigious American Power Boating Association’s Watercross Nationals Championship titles and cup. |
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Beach Volleyball Tournament
Sponsored by Latitude Sports Clubs
Two-person teams competed in a two-day round robin event for cool prizes. |
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Food Concessions and Exhibitors
Samples of seafood from local chefs and other varied offerings by local crafters, artisans and businesses along Broadway. |
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Park Place Realty Pet Parade
Sponsored by Park Place Real Estate
Calling all canines for a stroll around the Broadway loop. Treats and prizes in many fun categories were awarded. Began at the corner of Broadway and Railroad Avenue, Salisbury Center Beach. |
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Let's Go Surfin Now!
Sponsored by Zapstix Surf Shop
People learned the fundamentals of surfing with one of the best local surf shops, Zapstix of Seabrook, New Hampshire. Instruction, boards and wetsuits were provided in a fun, safe environment for a small fee. Zapstix owners and staff have surfed all over the world, including in Indonesia, Hawaii, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and The Caribbean. |
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Hot Cars Cruise to the Beach!
From race cars to show cars, it was quite the line-up of very cool cars on Oceanfront South. |
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Sand & Sea Kid's Fair
Sponsored by Joe's Playland
Events and activities for children and families. Face painting, bounce house, sand art, color-your-own tee shirt, carnival-style play-until-you-win games and more! |
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Hands-On Discovery with Seacoast Science Center
A closer look was offered at unique and amazing ocean creatures in the Seacoast Science Center’s tabletop touch tank. Kids learned fun facts about New England’s crustaceans and marine animals from the ocean education experts. |
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Mix 98.5 Ice Cream Truck and Giveaways!
Step right up and get your free sample of Turkey Hill’s Duetto and other great summer giveaways from Boston’s fun radio station’s famous ice cream truck. At the top of Broadway. FREE |
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Institution For Savings Amusement Rides
Sponsored by Institution For Savings
Rides returned to Pirates Fun Park. Everyone enjoyed a hop on the Scrambler, the bumper cars, roller coaster, the giant slide, kiddie rides and more. Fun for the whole family! |
| COMCAST Beachfront Concert |
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Noddaclu, Boston’s Premiere Reggae Band
Island tunes lit up the beach for a Sunday afternoon Reggae Party. Noddaclu has played with such prestigious reggae artists such as Jimmy Cliff, Big Youth, The Skatillites, Mashek Fashek, as well as shows for Sharon Stone's Birthday on Martha's Vineyard. Noddaclu has received countless accolades from The Boston Globe, The Patriot Ledger, The Reggae Review, and The New England Performer. |
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Pet Parade on Broadway Circle and Oceanfront South
Sponsored by Park Place Real Estate
Calling all canines for a stroll around the Broadway loop. Treats and prizes in many fun categories were awarded. Began at corner of Broadway and Railroad Avenue, Salisbury Center Beach. |
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Sand & Sea Kid's Fair
Sponsored by Joe's Playland
Events and activities for children and families. Face painting, bounce house, sand art, color-your-own tee shirt, carnival-style play-until-you-win games and more!
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Hands-On Discovery with Seacoast Science Center
A closer look was offered at unique and amazing ocean creatures in the Seacoast Science Center’s tabletop touch tank. Kids learned fun facts about New England’s crustaceans and marine animals from the ocean education experts. |
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Institution For Savings Amusement Rides
Sponsored by Institution For Savings
Rides returned to Pirates Fun Park. Everyone enjoyed a hop on the Scrambler, the bumper cars, roller coaster, the giant slide, kiddie rides and more. Fun for the whole family! |
