Beachstock 2025

Start: Saturday, June 28, 2025 8:00AM
End: Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00PM

Margate heats up in June, and never more so than for BEACHSTOCK 2025 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, 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 28th 8:00am – 10 pm (Rain date June 29th) between Huntington and Granville Ave, Margate. 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 main stage for an environmental walk hosted by “Scuba” Steve Jasecki, a member of the Sustainable Downbeach team. 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 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 TBD 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. 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.