FIREWORKS
Wednesdays

SAND SCULPTURE EVENT
June 15 - 17, 2023

TALENT COMPETITION
August 25 - 27, 2023

COUNTRY MUSIC FEST
July 11-13, 2023

CIRQUE du HAMPTON BEACH
September 2, 2023

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
September 8 - 10, 2023

MISS HAMPTON BEACH
July 30, 2023

ANNUAL FIRE SHOW
TBA

Hampton Beach Events

Welcome to Hampton Beach!

Awards and Recognition

World's Most Beautiful Beaches #6
Forbes Magazine
Best Beach
Eagle Tribune
50 best beach towns
Parade Daily Magazine
Best Summer Outdoor Attraction Seacoast Region
NH Magazine
Top-Rated Beaches in NH U.S.
Travel Awaits
Best State Park
Hippo Magazine
#1 Boardwalk in the Country
Coastal Living
Top 10 Values for Resorts in America
MSNBC
Hampton voted among Best American Towns
Expedia

Upcoming Events

may

28may9:30 pmFireworks ***Special Shoot for Memorial Day***9:30 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

30may7:00 pmWinnacunnet High School Chorus and Jazz Band7:00 pm 180 Ocean Boulevard Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village DistrictPhone Number603-926-8717

june

15jun8:00 am5:00 pm23rd Annual Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic8:00 am - 5:00 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

Event Details

23rd Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic June 15-16-17, 2023 The fun starts when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up the sponsor site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 26. Watch Greg Grady and “The Grady Bunch” build a mammoth Sand Demo Site before working on their individual sculptures. View all entries online on this website or watch the process by visiting our website here. The competition has seen international attention and is by invitation only. 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. SCHEDULE FOR 2023 MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION:

Mon. – Wed. – June 12-13-14: Massive 100 Ton Sponsor Site Created
Wed., June 14 – Sponsors Grand Finale with a Master Group Carve.
Thurs., Fri., & Sat., June 15-16-17 – Solo Competition $25,000 purse and entry awards as follows: First Place $6,000; Second Place $4,000; Third Place $3,000; Fourth Place $2,000. People’s Choice Award $1,000. Non-placing competitors receive $1,500. There is also a Sculptor’s Choice Award that is only a prestige award, granted by their peers, that has no monetary prize.
Sat., June 17 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM Voting for People’s Choice Award.
Sat., June 17 at 8:00 PM Awards Ceremony on the Sea Shell Stage. Special Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM.
The entire area is illuminated for nightly viewing through June 26th.
T-Shirts on sale in limited supply across from the Seashell Stage at BZ Beach Supply!
We would like to thank our SPONSORS below for their support. They help make this event possible. If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please click here for an Online Application or download a PDF 2023 Application here.

Time

(Thursday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

On the beach, between B and C Streets

169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

Organizer

Hampton Beach Village District

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16jun8:00 am5:00 pm23rd Annual Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic8:00 am - 5:00 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

Event Details

Mon. – Wed. – June 12-13-14: Massive 100 Ton Sponsor Site Created
Wed., June 14 – Sponsors Grand Finale with a Master Group Carve.
Thurs., Fri., & Sat., June 15-16-17 – Solo Competition $25,000 purse and entry awards as follows: First Place $6,000; Second Place $4,000; Third Place $3,000; Fourth Place $2,000. People’s Choice Award $1,000. Non-placing competitors receive $1,500. There is also a Sculptor’s Choice Award that is only a prestige award, granted by their peers, that has no monetary prize.
Sat., June 17 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM Voting for People’s Choice Award.
Sat., June 17 at 8:00 PM Awards Ceremony on the Sea Shell Stage. Special Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM.
The entire area is illuminated for nightly viewing through June 26th.
T-Shirts on sale in limited supply across from the Seashell Stage at BZ Beach Supply!
We would like to thank our SPONSORS below for their support. They help make this event possible. If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please click here for an Online Application or download a PDF 2023 Application here.

Time

(Friday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

On the beach, between B and C Streets

169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

Organizer

Hampton Beach Village District

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17jun8:00 am5:00 pm23rd Annual Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic8:00 am - 5:00 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

Event Details

Mon. – Wed. – June 12-13-14: Massive 100 Ton Sponsor Site Created
Wed., June 14 – Sponsors Grand Finale with a Master Group Carve.
Thurs., Fri., & Sat., June 15-16-17 – Solo Competition $25,000 purse and entry awards as follows: First Place $6,000; Second Place $4,000; Third Place $3,000; Fourth Place $2,000. People’s Choice Award $1,000. Non-placing competitors receive $1,500. There is also a Sculptor’s Choice Award that is only a prestige award, granted by their peers, that has no monetary prize.
Sat., June 17 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM Voting for People’s Choice Award.
Sat., June 17 at 8:00 PM Awards Ceremony on the Sea Shell Stage. Special Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM.
The entire area is illuminated for nightly viewing through June 26th.
T-Shirts on sale in limited supply across from the Seashell Stage at BZ Beach Supply!
We would like to thank our SPONSORS below for their support. They help make this event possible. If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please click here for an Online Application or download a PDF 2023 Application here.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

On the beach, between B and C Streets

169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

Organizer

Hampton Beach Village District

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17jun9:30 pmFireworks ***Special Shoot for 23rd Sand Sculpting Classic***9:30 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

20jun7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

Event Details

Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 20 – August 31, 2023 promptly at 7 a.m. on the beach south of the Seashell Complex (near the playground) for Yoga lessons on the beach. All levels are welcome. Students will need to register for classes on the Hampton Beach Yoga & Mindfulness website, www.hamptonbeachyoga.com before class, using the coupon code FREEYOGAHBVD. Classes are provided FREE, courtesy of the Hampton Beach Village District, and these classes are lead exclusively by the team at Hampton Beach Yoga & Mindfulness. Limit: 2 classes per person, per month. Class dates are as follows: June 20 & 22 June 27 & 29 July 4 & 6 July 11 & 13 July 18 & 20 July 25 & 27 August 1 & 3 August 8 & 10 August 15 & 17 August 22 & 24 August 29 & 31

Time

(Tuesday) 7:00 am - 8:00 am

Location

On the beach across from the Playground

Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA

Organizer

Hampton Beach Village District

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Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

june 22, 2023 7:00 amjune 27, 2023 7:00 amjune 29, 2023 7:00 amjuly 4, 2023 7:00 amjuly 6, 2023 7:00 amjuly 11, 2023 7:00 amjuly 13, 2023 7:00 amjuly 18, 2023 7:00 amjuly 20, 2023 7:00 amjuly 25, 2023 7:00 amjuly 27, 2023 7:00 amaugust 1, 2023 7:00 amaugust 3, 2023 7:00 amaugust 8, 2023 7:00 amaugust 10, 2023 7:00 amaugust 15, 2023 7:00 amaugust 17, 2023 7:00 amaugust 22, 2023 7:00 amaugust 24, 2023 7:00 amaugust 29, 2023 7:00 amaugust 31, 2023 7:00 am

21jun9:30 pmFireworks9:30 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

22jun7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

27jun7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

28jun9:30 pmFireworks9:30 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

29jun7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

july

04jul7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

04jul9:30 pmFireworks ***Special Shoot for Independence Day***9:30 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

05jul9:30 pmFireworks9:30 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

06jul7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

10jul8:25 pmMonday Night Movies on the Beach!8:25 pm Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

11jul7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

12jul9:30 pmFireworks9:30 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

13jul7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

17jul8:20 pmMonday Night Movies on the Beach!8:20 pm Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

18jul7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

19jul9:30 pmFireworks9:30 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

20jul7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

24jul8:15 pmMonday Night Movies on the Beach!8:15 pm Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

25jul7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

26jul9:30 pmFireworks9:30 pm 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH

27jul7:00 am8:00 amYoga on the Beach7:00 am - 8:00 am Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

31jul8:10 pmMonday Night Movies on the Beach!8:10 pm Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA Event Organized ByHampton Beach Village District

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Hampton Beach was rated in the Top 3 Cleanest Beaches in the United States and was rated in the Top 10 Values for Resorts in America.

Source: National Resources Defense Council Report. “Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches” ranked the nation’s Top 100 Beaches regarding water quality and safety.

Explore New England TV Ep. 30:
“Hampton Gone Wild,” Hampton, NH

Explore a side of Hampton, NH, that many visitors never get to experience—or even know exists! Featured are surfing, a tour of Hampton Beach State Park and RV campground, a visit to the Hampton Beach lifeguard headquarters, fishing for cod, haddock, and other groundfish; and a paddleboard experience in the beautiful and scenic Hampton Marshes. Click here to watch video.