Discover the Action at Annual Pacific BeachFest on Oct. 6th

September 19, 2012

There will be plenty of free fun and family friendly action on the beaches and along the boardwalk at this year  popular Pacific BeachFest being held on Saturday, Oct. 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Featuring a volleyball tournament, surf competition, beach tennis demos, live music, a fish taco challenge, craft beer garden, skateboarding demos, sidewalk sales, and more, this event is sure to offer something for everyone, and if it doesn't, you'll be at the beach anyway!!!

Action starts early on the sandy shoreline with the Beach Volleyball tournament featuring Class A teams from throughout Southern California.  At the Revolt in Style Magazine Summer Surf Series Pro/Am Surf competition for all ages where surfers will surf on the south side of Crystal Pier for this one time opportunity only and Beach Tennis Demonstration on the north side of the pier.

Throughout the action-packed day thousands of BeachFest goers can enjoy live music presented by KYXY and Energy 103.7 on 3 stages featuring mainstream to hip hop to reggae, community music groups and the hottest DJs, or participate in the 4th Annual “Best at the Beach” Fish Taco Challenge presented by MOGL, enjoy a craft beer with an Ocean View in the PB Craft Beer Garden brought to you by Blue Moon, browse among the dozens of fine arts & crafts displays and visit the many eclectic shops and popular restaurants in this laid-back beachside community. PB Merchant Sidewalk Sale presented by Superpawn.

Over at Pacific Drive Action Alley with help from sponsors Vans and The Skatboard Mag, professional skateboarders will thrill and entertain locals and visitors alike with their daring tricks and ramp demos featuring full size half pipes.

Kids Action Alley will keep the youngsters busy with a beachside rides as well as other fun games and activitie. Local community groups from Pacific Beach will welcome you to the neighborhood with goodies and fun activities.  Sidewalk Sale shoppers young and old can find special BeachFest bargains offered by area merchants up and down the Boardwalk from Diamond to Thomas Street sponsored by Superpawn Pacific Beach, voted best jewelry store!

This event is hosted by Discover Pacific Beach.  For more information, visit the Pacific BeachFest website, check the schedule of events below, or feel free to contact Sara Berns at Discover Pacific Beach via email or telephone @ (858) 273-3303

Main Stage Schedule - Acoustic Hour Acts
11:00-11:15 Sando
11:15-11:30 Brent Curtis
11:30-11:45 Casey Turner
11:45-12:00 Ryan Hiller
12:00-1:00 Euphoria Brass Band
1:30-2:30 Bateke Beats
3:00-4:00 Alas De Mosca
4:30-5:30 Boom Snap
6:00-7:00 Split FInger

Sleeping Giant Music Presents Craft Beer Garden DJ Stage:
1-1:45 Elliot Thomas
1:45-2:30 Billy The Kid
2:30-3:15 Hevrock
3:15-4:00 Who
4:00-5:00 Fish
5:00-6:00 Jeremiah James
6:00-7:00 Chris Cutz

San Diego County Credit Union Community Stage Line Up:
11:00 am Skate This!
11:50 am Crown Point Jr. Music Academy
12:30 pm PB Kids Musical Showcase
1:15 pm Cookie
2:15 pm The Trunks
3:15 pm Summer Mencher
4:30 pm Big Daddy Blues Band
5:30 pm Mission Bay Preservationists

Event Line Up:
Revolt in Style Magazine Summer Surf Series Finals- 8:00am- Crystal Pier (south)
Open Beach Volleyball Tournament-8:00am (north of pier)
Pacific Drive ,Vans and Skateboard Magazine Action Alley and Half Pipe Demo-10am-Thomas Ave
Beach Tennis Clinic and Tournament-11:00 am-(south of Crystal Pier)
Mogl presents the 4th  Annual Pacific Beachfest Best at the Beach Fish Taco Challenge-11am-2pm- Hornblend
Blue Moon PB Craft Beer Garden-feauturing Blue Moon and Karl Strauss 1pm-7pm-Grand Ave
Superpawn PB Merchant Sidewalk Sale
Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival- Garnet Ave
Kids Action Alley and PB Community Groups-Along the boardwalk