Year round and located less than 1 mile from Salisbury Beach and Hampton Beach both neighboring beach towns offer a wide array of events and activities to keep the family vacation exciting and affordable.

Annual Penguin Plunge February each year, 12:00pm Each year, raising money for the Special Olympics. Over $1 million in the past six years, "Plungers" dawn their costumes in the middle of the winter, and "Plunge" into the freezing cold water of the Atlantic Ocean. Each year has a different theme for the costumes. Initially only 150 Plungers participated, now the Penguin Plunge draws over 800 Plungers. Fun to watch, and a great way to get out for the day. Visit HamptonBeach.com each year to find out annual dates and times.

Hampton Beach Tow Rodeo IS BACK! Sat., May 17, 2008 - Sun., May 28, 2008 Enjoy the family fun and events at the 2008 NHTA Tow and Trade Show, Returning to Hampton Beach State Park. This popular event features a huge parade of trucks, vendors, a rodeo competition, food raffles, and family oriented activities. For information on the NHTA family Tow and Trade Show, call (603) 863-4206, nhtowingassociation.org

Concerts on the Seashell Tue, May 26th, 2008 - Tue, September 1st, 2008 Over 80 free concerts "under the stars." From country to pop and big bands, enjoy this free entertainment for the entire family. Two shows nightly 7:00-8:00 & 8:30-9:30 pm. Schedules of performances available at Information Center, 180 Ocean Blvd (next to outdoor stage), or see the Hampon Chamber of Commerce Seashell Schedule

Annual Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta Sat, June 22nd, 2008 - Sun, June 24, 2008. Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta has become a highlight of the summer as champions and (relatively) new sailors alike converge on Hampton Beach for a weekend of sailing. Hosting races throughout the day, and held close to the shores so that visitors and non-sailors can admire the spectacle of colorful sails. Bring your cameras! A truly magnificent site.Sailors contact www.sailnecsa.org Dave White 361-6692

8th Annual Sand Sculpting Competition Sat, June 14th - Fri, June 27th The now famous Sand Sculpting Competition. 12 Masters, that compete around the world, come and sculpt witht he hopes of winning $10,000. A weeks worth of artistry right in front of your eyes. Interested Master Sand Sculptors may contact event co-organizer: www.GregGrady.com The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks. Interested sponsors or volunteers should contact the Hampton Chamber of Commerce at 603-926-8718, or www.hamptonbeach.org

14 Special Fireworks Displays. The Finest in Display Fireworks Wednesdays and Holidays as well as nightly concerts at the Seashell Stage beginning Memorial Day Weekend. July 4th (a very Special Shoot). Labor Day Weekend Sept. 1st Sat. September 8th - Annual Seafood Festival Special Shoot (at 8 pm)

Miss Hampton Beach Pagent - Sun, July 27, 2008 Join us this year for the 58th Miss Hampton Beach Pageant at the Seashell Stage July 29th. 2 p.m. Free Event! Interested Contestants should contact Stephanie Lussier at 603-624-0728 or 603-512-5257 (cell phone) for an application and more information. www.MissHamptonBeach.soc or email: princess50@yahoo.com

Children's Festival Mon, August 11 - Fri, August 15. Check back for complete scheduling details. Five days of free activities for children and their families including sandcastle contests, costume parades, Ronald McDonald Magic Show, children's entertainment on the Sea Shell Stage. Free ice cream, Coca-Cola and...every child wins a prize! For schedule of daily activities Click.

Seacoast 3rd Annual Idol Competition Aug., 22-24, 2008 Come watch talented entertainers compete for cash prizes. 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200 Limited to Vocalist in one of two categories. (Junior & Senior) Junior category, up to age 18. Senior category, age 18 and over. Semi Finals 24 Junior Competitors on Friday August 24, Semi Finals, 24 Senior Competitors on Saturday August 25th, Finals For both Junior's And Senior's Sunday August 26th For registration form Click.

Volleyball Tournament Aug, 2008 Dates forthcoming The 2nd Annual Hampton Beach Volleyball tournament "Presented by Hampton Beach Village District and the Hampton Park & Recreation Dept." To be held Labor Day weekend Saturday Sept. 2nd Womens Divisions and Sunday Sept. 3rd Mens divisions Start times 10 AM. There will be both a womens and men's AA & A divisions. The tournament will take place on Hampton beach south of the Seashell Complex between G St. and M St. $30 entry fee - every player gets a Tournament T-shirt. Beverage refreshments provided by Coke Cola. AA Divisions 1st Place $300 cash 2nd place $200 cash 3rd place $100 cash. A Divisions 1st place $200 Gift Certificates, 2nd place $150 Gift Certificates 3rd place Gift Certificates. Trophy goes to the best beach business team. Fireworks Sunday Sept. 3rd at 9:30 PM For registration form Click.

17th Annual Seafood Festival Fri, September 05 - Sun, September 7 Seafood Festival & Sidewalk Sale Days September 7th, 4PM-9PM, September 8th, 10AM-9PM, September 9th, 10AM-6PM