Thursday, June 6, 2013

Things to do in New Smyrna Beach - Party like a Local!

Downtown Arts District
ART STROLL

Party Like a Local!
What to do in New Smyrna

FIRST SATURDAY - Enjoy an Art Stroll
Canal Street  
New Smyrna Beach from 10am - 5pm
  
The galleries located on Canal and Douglas Streets are home to delightful monthly solo and group exhibitions, artist talks and LIVE music.  The "First Saturday" Art Stroll/Gallery Walk is THE community gathering spot for a eclectic mix of art lovers, patrons and artists. Call Lola for more info: 386-690-8666


BEACH BOOT CAMP 
(Florida National Guard Fitness Challenge)
On The Beach Just South of Flagler Ave  New Smyrna Beach 
June 8, 2013  Registration 11am   Event noon - 3pm

Are you ready to challenge yourself the way our nation’s finest do? We can’t heeaarrr yooouuu!!! 

Beach Boot Camp, hosted by the Florida National Guard will let you learn what it’s like to “get fit” the armed forces way! Located directly on the beach just south of Flagler Avenue, participants will be able to engage in variety of different individual fitness challenges, as well as a beach obstacle course based upon the actual US Army PT test! 

Run for fun, or compete in a variety of age / gender divisions (M/F, ages 12 and under; 13-18; 19-35; 36-50; and 51 and up) The course includes a shuttle run, pull ups, low crawl, tires, push ups, and sit ups. There’ll be t-shirts for all competitors and prizes for top finishers! And Florida National Guardsmen will be standing by for “extra motivation”, just in case you need any! There’ll also be armored vehicle displays, and a Health and Wellness check with free blood pressure screenings! 

Registration for this free event will be on a walk-up basis the day of the event.




SECOND Saturday: CANAL STREET CRUISERS
Canal Street New Smyrna Beach - 4 to 8:00 PM



Sponsored by the East Coast Cruisers, every second Saturday of the month, the family friendly classic car show offers food and entertainment in a historic setting. Call Pat Teehan at 386-547-7319 for additional info or click here.



NEW SMYRNA BEACH SAND ART FESTIVAL
On The Beach, just south of Flagler Ave New Smyrna Beach
June 15, 2013 from 8am - 3pm

Sand and water: These are the key elements in sand art, and something in no short supply here in New Smyrna Beach! With sand so fine it squeaks when you walk on it, and beautiful clear water, it is the ideal combination for a fun, creative day of sandy shenanigans!

Come on out to the beach just south of Flagler and join the competition or simply soak up the fun!  Amateur teams will consist of families, friends, co-workers and community groups. All competitors will create their own sand sculptures in 10’ X 10’ plots of cordoned beach. Prizes will be awarded for individual adult, child and team categories, judged by both professionals and local celebrity judges!

 Sand art professionals will also create magnificent sculptures, showing off one of our area’s most valued natural resources! This is a free event, however spaces will be limited (Download Registration Form now.)


Surfari Club Amateur Surf Competition
Saturday, June 22nd 8:00am - 5:00pm

Catch a wave at this always-radical family-friendly amateur surfing event on the beach at the Flagler Avenue beach approach! The spirit of this safe event is fun and beginners are welcome. If the waves do not allow for a successful competition, it is moved to the inlet area in North Beach. Come meet some of your favorite pro surfers, get free surfing lessons and meet new friends while taking in the festive surroundings.


For more information and registration, please visit www.smyrnasurfariclub.org


for more great NEW Smyrna Beach events!