Margate heats up in June, and never more so than for BEACHSTOCK 2024 The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party. Admission is always FREE and no beach badges are ever required at the event. This year features new food vendors, more kid’s activities, an eclectic live music line-up, free surf and kite lessons, cornhole, volleyball, obstacle course, Tiki Beach Bar and so much more! Beachstock, a Margate tradition for thirteen years, attracts over 5,000 visitors and returns to the beach Saturday, June 29th 8:00am – 10 pm (Rain date June 30th) between Huntington and Granville Ave, Margate.
NEW THIS YEAR
New for 2024 Beachstock Obstacle Course! – Beachstock is always looking to add new, fun components to liven up the party; last year the Red Bull Foam Wreckers tour hit the Margate beach and in 2024, the challenge is on to see who can conquer a beachfront obstacle course that will surely be a hit with all the participants. The track will wind through the beach and the shoreline with numerous obstacles for all age groups and abilities to navigate. Groups will be broken down into youth, adult and masters with prizes for top finishers in each category. Online registration will be available soon.
HOME RUN DERBY
Back by popular demand, and now a part of Beachstock on Saturday, is the MBA Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby on the Granville Ave. beach from 11am-1pm. All hitters will be divided into age groups and have 10 swings off a tee to hit the most home runs over the fence in their age group for awesome prizes. USA DJ Entertainment will provide player introductions and music. For contest rules and to register in advance, go to www.margatehasmore.com. Sponsored by Colmar Home Center, Wawa, USA DJ Entertainment, Hartman Home Team, Sunrise Wine & Tequila Bar and Shore Local.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Beach goers will have a wide array of food to choose from whether it’s sizzling hamburgers or ice cream from Margate Dairy Bar and Burger; savory authentic tacos from TacoCat, and tangy barbeque pulled pork and brisket courtesy of South Jersey Smokehouse. Culinary maestros from Goodway Bakery will be selling mouthwatering rum cakes; Smoothie fans can stop by California Frozen Yogurt and Shakes for an endless variety of concoctions using only the freshest fruit. Aneu Kitchens will serve healthy, innovative selections made from scratch with only the finest ingredients. There’s something to satisfy every craving!
A must visit for the 21 and older crowd is the beer garden the Tiki Beach Bar featuring adult beverage tastings and service area of to drink canned products wine and beer!!. The area will be highlighted by an island vibe complete with palm trees, flamingos, Adirondack chairs, umbrellas, cornhole games, swag giveaways and more!!
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 will include ever-popular local feel-good music classic rock and pop cover bands; talented musicians and singers who know how to wow an audience. The WAYV Kids Stage will have a variety of kid-friendly entertainers and activities to keep the little ones engaged all afternoon. The Emerald Isle Academy of Irish Dance performers will again mesmerize Beachstock crowds with their highly choreographed, intense dance routines.
AFTER DARK
As the shadows lengthen and twilight turns to evening, the beach bonfire is lit and the musical entertainment and 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 the movie Trolls Band Together on a digital LED big screen.
CORNHOLE
The always popular Margate Cornhole League Spring Championship and Beachstock Family Fun Cornhole Tournament will take place in the center of the event site. Official rules will apply, and teams can compete to win cash prizes. Spectators and guests can watch the tournament from the Colmar Home Center Chill Zone featuring comfy furniture and refreshments. Children and adults can participate in this family fun competition. Register for the cornhole tournament or the Beachstock Volleyball tournament at margatehasmore.com.
VOLLEYBALL
Sign up for this years Beachstock Volleyball Tournament presented by AC Volleyball Factory! Teams are Coed 4’s and must have minimum one female on court. Competitive A/AA and B/Junior Divisions
Fees: $80 per team early registration. Day of event $100 per team
Festival goers can enjoy complimentary jitney shuttle service running 10am-10pm along Atlantic Avenue between Coolidge and Fredericksburg Avenues and the Eugene A. Tighe School. Beachstock is organized by the MBA in partnership with Margate City.
