Capitola Begonia Festival

Gone after 2017 - We Salute You!

Labor Day Weekend Annual Capitola Begonia Festival
begoniafestival.com

Friday

Free Shuttle runs from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Let's Dance! Review

Saturday

Free Shuttle runs from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Float Construction Viewing- all day until 10 p.m.
Stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek and watch
as the floats begin to take shape. Floats are decorated with locally grown flowers!
Sand Sculpture Contest 8 a.m. to Noon at Capitola Beach
Registration begins on the beach at 8 a.m.
Budding Artists Event 9 to Noon at the Esplanade
Concert in the Park 4 - 6 p.m.
Mike Hadley & the Groove
Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and your dancing shoes!
Saturday Movie Night at the Beach - Begins at dusk.
Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and we'll provide the popcorn!

Sunday Free Shuttle runs from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Horseshoes on the Sand 8 a.m. - Finish Capitola Beach in front of the Venetian Hotel
Float Construction Viewing - along the banks of Soquel Creek
in the morning watch as the floats get their finishing touches.
Chalk Art on the Seawall 9 a.m. - Noon - atop the seawall on the Esplanade, art chalk provided to all participants.
Begonias to go, Head to Toe! 10 a.m. - Noon In Esplanade Park
Become a part of the Festival! Create and design a festive hat for the occasion! Bring your own hat; they'll provide the begonias.

Annual Nautical Parade 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Begonia covered barges float down Soquel Creek to the Lagoon. Great views from the Stockton Bridge, Cliff Avenue and Wharf Road.
Concert in the Park 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Houserockers, band, Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and your dancing shoes!

Monday Free Shuttle runs from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. !
Fishing Derby 6 a.m. - Noon on the Capitola Wharf, open to all ages. Final Tally begins at 11 a.m.

Children's Art Project 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Esplanade Park
Children of all ages are welcome to come and create a memory to take home.
Hoops for Everyone! 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Esplanade Park

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.