Long Beach Summer Festivals

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PIRATE INVASION  
Sat: 10a.m. - 9p.m.; Sun: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Phone: (562) 477-6820
Admission: FREE
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
Join the largest Gathering of Pirates, scallywags, free booters, Privateers and buccaneers ever to come ashore. There be music, song, dance and live theatre and much more to entertain Pirates and visitors alike. Shop for rare and unusual treasures at the pirate market, well stocked with booty from the 7 Seas. Twice a day you be seeing the grandest battles this side of Tortuga, with cannon and musket blazing, pirates clashing with sword and pistol as they fight over treasure and wenches. A visit to Alfredo's pirate pub and a tankard of ale will calm your nerves before your visit to the pirate village with hundreds of costumed scallywags and wenches.
alfredosbeachclub.com

LOVE LONG BEACH FESTIVAL 
Free 2 day celebration of all things we love about Long Beach... Art, Music, Arts and Crafts Village, Food, Farmers Market, Saturday Evening Luau, Sports... 5k Run, Swim, Paddle, Beach Volleyball, Sand Soccer, Beach Football, Yoga, Dog Events and Work Out Area. Beach Dance Party Saturday Night with a Fire Show and Burning Man. This event benefits a great Long Beach non-profit, Children Today.
lovelongbeachfestival.com

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Location: 5225 East Paoli Way, Long Beach CA 90803
The 2014 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Marine Stadium in Long Beach. In addition to hosting one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, there will be Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, music and martial arts performances.
lbdragonboat.com

LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
For over 21 years the Crawfish Festival has become a tradition to over thousands of festival goers annually. We combine the best Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans sounds of music, tons of fresh crawfish prepared Louisiana style and served by authentic Cajun chefs, giant food court, children's area, dance floor, two stages and beach bars to create the largest Crawfish Festival outside of Louisiana, right here in Southern California. Visit our website for more information: longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

BIG BITE BACON FEST 
Phone: (562) 435-3511
Location: 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach 90802
For the 1st time, the Big Bite Bacon Fest is bringing all the best bacon foods and craft brews to Long Beach, CA for yet another celebration of the World's most beloved protein! Big Bite Bacon Fest is a fun-filled, tasting event featuring creative bacon dishes from the best chefs and competitive cooks from Long Beach and beyond. Indulge in mouth watering bacon-y deliciousness ranging from ​​​​appetizers to desserts to everything in between to be washed down with ice cold craft beers. bigbitebaconfest.com

LONG BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL
Phone: (562) 424-0013
Location: Marina Green
The Southern California Jazz Festival is staged in the Lagoon setting. Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the year and includes VIP seating in an incredible outdoor setting with a great selection of food, art and much more. "Jazz", an experience you will never forget!
longbeachjazzfestival.com

GREAT SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST tba 2017
Times: 10a.m. - 4p.m.
The Annual Great Sand Sculpture Contest brings together families, community and artists to celebrate our local beach! Internationally-recognized professional sculptors will build a remarkable centerpiece sculpture while amateur professionals and dozens of community teams will challenge each other for highly-valued gift packages. Sign up in advance as an event team or event sponsor. Enjoy exciting attractions such as vendors, live music, food and a fenced-off kid zone. All event proceeds will be donated to a local non-profit organization.
lbsandcastle.com

LONG BEACH BBQ FESTIVAL
Location: Rainbow Lagoon
The Long Beach BBQ Festival is the largest three day BBQ Extravaganza featuring the WORLD'S BEST BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork, Tri-tip, Sausages, Chicken and more. Giant food court (Chinese, Mexican, local eateries and American foods), dance floor, children's area, arts and crafts, cantinas (serving water, beer, wine), to create the largest BBQ Extravaganza, right here in Southern California.
longbeachbbqfestival.com

TIKI BEACH FESTIVAL
Location: Granada Beach
Hundreds of Polynesian musicians and dancers to perform on our stage daily, an island Market with over 100 vendors as well as the famous Aloha Food court.
Saturday: Sunrise to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: Sunrise to 7 p.m.
Admission is FREE - Food, Beverage and Merchandise for sale.
alfredosbeachclub.com/tiki-festival.html

E HULA MAU HULA & CHANT COMPETITION 
Phone: (562) 436-3661
Location: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach 90802
The 20th Annual E Hula Mau, is a celebration of Hawaiian Culture and hosts Southern California's only Hula and Chant Competition, presented by Na Mamo. Returning to the Terrace Theatre at the "Long Beach Performing Arts Center". E Hula Mau features live performances, arts and crafts, interactive workshops, and the flavor of island foods.
ehulamau.org

 

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