MARGATE - The spirit of summer returns in full force as Beachstock 2025: The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party lights up the Margate shoreline 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 28. (Rain date June 29), between Huntington and Granville avenues. This beloved annual event is free and open to the public, with no beach badges required.
Now in its 14th year, Beachstock is the ultimate daylong celebration of Margate’s vibrant seaside community, bringing together food, fun, family in one unforgettable festival. Drawing more than 5,000 attendees, the event features:
• Dozens of food vendors and crafters
• Live music and entertainment all day long
• Athletic competitions, including cornhole, wiffle ball, pickleball, and volleyball tournaments
• Surf and kite lessons, sand sculpting, and expanded kids’ activities
• A twilight bonfire, sunset movie screening, and environmental exhibits from Sustainable Downbeach
• Free services from NJ Unclaimed Property, helping attendees recover lost financial assets
This year’s lineup includes exciting new food offerings like DonutNV, Margate Clam Shack, and The Other Lucy, joining festival favorites Cali Shakes and South Jersey Smoke House.
Live performances heat up the main stage starting at 11:30 a.m., with appearances by:
• Sunrise Cries
• Mas Tequila Orchestra
• South Pacific Island Dancers
• The Hook – delivering mesmerizing, family-friendly feats
• Nikki Briar – rocking country hits as the sun sets
• NJ British Invasion – closing the night at 8:30 p.m. with timeless classics by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and The Who
Families can wind down with a 6:30 p.m. screening of "Moana 2," followed by a roaring beach bonfire under the stars.
To ease summer traffic, a complimentary jitney shuttle will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. along Atlantic Avenue, between Coolidge and Fredericksburg Avenues and the Eugene A. Tighe School.
Organized by the Margate Business Association in partnership with Margate City, Beachstcok continues to showcase why Margate has more.
For full details, visit margatehasmore.com.
