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FULL EVENT SCHEDULE
ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO OCEAN, WEATHER, AND SURF CONDITIONS
SATURDAY, JULY 18
6:30 AM | PIER BOWL SURF CLASSIC
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
First heats begin at 6:30 AM. Men's and women's age-group divisions. All surfboard types welcome. Awards following finals.
6:30, 6:45, 7:00 AM | Men's 39 and under
7:15, 7:45, 8:00 AM | Men's 40 over
8:15, 8:30, 9:00 AM | Women's open
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM | CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Location: North of Pier near Marine Safety
Start your Ocean Festival morning with a hearty breakfast served by the San Clemente Lifeguards.
7:00 AM | JUNIOR LIFEGUARD COMPETITION CHECK-IN
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
7:00 AM | INTERNATIONAL LIFEGUARD COMPETITION CHECK-IN
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM | DOLPHIN DASH CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
Location: South side of the San Clemente Pier
7:45 AM – 4:00 PM | JUNIOR LIFEGUARD COMPETITION
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
Beach Flags • Surf Race • Run-Swim-Run • Paddleboard Sprint
Boys & Girls 12 & Under and 13–17 divisions competing throughout the day for individual medals and overall championships.
9:00 AM | DOLPHIN DASH AGES 4–6 (½ MILE)
Location: South side of the San Clemente Pier
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | INTERNATIONAL LIFEGUARD COMPETITION PRESENTED BY ZICO
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
Surf Race • Rescue Relay • Surf Ski Race • NDA Race #1 • International Ironman/Ironwoman • Paddleboard Rescue Relay • NDA Race #2 • Paddleboard Race • Landline Rescue Relay
Elite lifeguards from across California and around the world compete for titles, prize money and bragging rights.
9:00 AM | OCEAN ART SHOW
Location: Parque Del Mar
Featuring local and regional artists showcasing paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry and coastal-inspired artwork.
8:25 AM | LOAD IN WOODIES ON THE PIER
Location: Across Train Tracks to the San Clemente Pier
9:00 AM | WOODIES ON THE PIER
Location: San Clemente Pier
A showcase of beautifully restored classic wood-bodied automobiles displayed along the historic San Clemente Pier.
9:00 AM | GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE: DESIGN A DUCK
Location: South side of the San Clemente Pier
Buy a duck and design it then watch as lifeguards launch hundreds of rubber ducks into the ocean and cheer them toward the finish line on Sunday.
9:00 AM | ENTERTAINMENT STAGE OPENS
Location: South side of the San Clemente Pier
9:20 AM | DOLPHIN DASH AGES 7–9 (¾ MILE)
Location: South side of the San Clemente Pier
9:40 AM | DOLPHIN DASH AGES 10–12 (1 MILE)
Location: South side of the San Clemente Pier
10:00 AM | SATI (SOLO)
Location: Entertainment Stage
11:00 AM | HULA CONNECTION
Location: Entertainment Stage
11:15 AM | WORLD SURFING CHAMPION SHAUN TOMSON
Location: Athlete Stage
Presented by the San Clemente Lifeguard & Jr. Guard Foundation. Hear stories, lessons and inspiration from one of surfing's most respected champions and ambassadors.
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | JET SKI DEMOS
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier Ocean
12:00 PM | THE HAND ME DOWNS
Location: Entertainment Stage
12:45 PM | PILLOW TALK
Location: Entertainment Stage
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | JET SKI DEMOS
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier Ocean
2:30 PM | KIDS THESE DAYS • HALF PICKLES • PETRICHOR
Location: Entertainment Stage
2:30 PM | LOAD OUT WOODIES ON THE PIER
Location: from the San Clemente Pier Across Train Tracks
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | DINNER AVAILABLE THROUGH FISHERMAN'S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH
Location: Fisherman's on the Beach
Enjoy dinner and ocean views following a full day of Ocean Festival activities.
SUNDAY, JULY 19
6:30 AM | GROMS RULE SURF CONTEST
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
Young surfers take center stage with Boys & Girls 10 & Under and 11–14 divisions plus the Groms Rule Push-In Division for ages 7 & Under.
6:30, 6:45, 7:00 AM | Boys 11 to 14
7:15, 7:30, 7:45 AM | Boys 10 and under
8:00, 8:15, 8:30 AM | Girls 11 to 14
8:45, 9:00, 9:15 AM | Girls 10 and under
11:00 AM | Push in first heats should start around
6:30 AM | SAND SCULPTURE TEAM COMPETITION REGISTRATION & SCULPTING BEGINS
Location: South of Pier
6:30 AM – 2:00 PM | SAND SCULPTURE TEAM COMPETITION
Location: South of Pier
Teams transform sand into incredible creations in one of the Ocean Festival's most beloved traditions.
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM | CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Location: North of Pier near Marine Safety
Start your Ocean Festival morning with a hearty breakfast served by the San Clemente Lifeguards.
7:00 AM | OCEAN MULTISPORT CHALLENGE CHECK-IN
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
7:00 AM | OCEAN PADDLE SERIES CHECK-IN
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
8:00 AM | 5K BEACH RUN / WALK
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
Run or walk along San Clemente's beautiful shoreline in one of Southern California's most scenic beach races.
8:00 AM | OCEAN MULTISPORT CHALLENGE – DAY 2
Featuring Hoag Presents The One Mile Swim
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
Biathlon • Hoag Presents The One Mile Swim • Run-Swim-Run • Splash & Dash Relay
Athletes can compete in one event or challenge themselves across multiple disciplines.
8:00 AM | OCEAN PADDLE SERIES
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier
Open Ocean Paddle Race featuring SUP, Prone Paddleboard and Surf Ski/Ocean Kayak divisions plus SUP and Paddleboard Sprint Races.
9:00 AM | OCEAN ART SHOW
Location: Parque Del Mar
Featuring local and regional artists showcasing paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry and coastal-inspired artwork.
8:25 AM | LOAD IN VW BUSES ON THE PIER
Location: Across Train Tracks to the San Clemente Pier
9:00 AM | VW BUSES ON THE PIER
Location: San Clemente Pier
A collection of vintage Volkswagen buses and classic wood-bodied automobiles overlooking the Pacific.
9:00 AM | MERMAID PARADE
Location: Entertainment Stage
A colorful parade of mermaids, sea creatures and ocean magic kicks off Sunday's festivities.
9:00 AM | GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE: DESIGN A DUCK
Location: South of Pier
Buy a duck and design it then watch as lifeguards launch hundreds of rubber ducks into the ocean and cheer them toward the finish line at 4pm.
9:30 AM | TEMÍ KROVBLIT
Location: Entertainment Stage
10:30 AM | PERFORMANCE TBD
Location: Entertainment Stage
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | JET SKI DEMOS
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier Ocean
11:30 AM | JUKEBOX 3130
Location: Entertainment Stage
12:45 PM | ETHAN KALBERG
Location: Entertainment Stage
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | SAND SCULPTURE JUDGING
Location: South of Pier
1:30 PM | SCHOOL OF ROCK
Location: Entertainment Stage
1:30 PM APPROX. | SAND SCULPTURE AWARDS
Location: South of Pier
2:30 PM | LOAD OUT WOODIES ON THE PIER
Location: from the San Clemente Pier Across Train Tracks
3:30 PM | GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE SALES CUT-OFF
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM| JET SKI DEMOS
Location: North side of the San Clemente Pier Ocean
4:00 PM | GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE LAUNCH
Location: North of Pier
Watch as lifeguards launch hundreds of rubber ducks into the ocean and cheer them toward the finish line.
TIME TBD | FINAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Location: Main Stage
Join us as we celebrate the athletes, artists, teams and volunteers who make the Ocean Festival possible.