EarlyWorks Goes Coastal in Downtown Huntsville (Press Release)
The EarlyWorks Children’s Museum announces the return of a favorite family friendly event; the second annual Rocket City Beach Bash will be held on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31, 2011!
Over 400 tons of sand will be trucked in and spread out on a 200 yard section of Fountain Circle, the street located behind the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum. Family friendly beach activities, concessions and entertainment are being planned for the two day event. Wading pools, an interactive fountain, inflatable bounce houses, beach umbrellas, and sand toys will help add to the atmosphere and the FUN!
Families are encouraged to bring their favorite beach toys, towels, beach chairs and come enjoy the day at this fundraiser for the EarlyWorks Museum Complex.
EarlyWorks is committed to making the event as family friendly as possible. In order to keep the cost of admission as affordable as possible, EarlyWorks is seeking sponsors to help off-set expenses.
EarlyWorks is a non-profit organization consisting of three separate, yet complementary history museums; including the Historic Huntsville Depot, Alabama Constitution Village and the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum. EarlyWorks is dedicated to providing history related educational programming and entertainment to its visitors. Over 150,000 students, teachers and families enjoy EarlyWorks on an annual basis.
Who: All families
What: The Rocket City Beach Bash
Where: Fountain Circle – Behind EarlyWorks – downtown Huntsville
When: July 30st and 31st - 10:00am until 8:00pm each day
Admission: $5.00/per person (ages 2 and younger free)
Media Partners:
Radio: Star 99.1
TV: WAAY 31 – ABC
Newspaper: The Huntsville Times
LOCATION:
- The “Rocket City Beach” is located behind the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum (on Fountain Circle, between Williams Avenue and Eustis Ave/South Side Square).
PARKING:
- Free parking is available on open, adjacent city streets and in the City Parking Garages located on Gates Avenue and Fountain Circle.
GATES/ADMISSION:
- Entry Gates will be near the Williams Ave/Fountain Circle intersection and also on Gates Avenue.
- Admission is $5 per person each day (ages 2 and under FREE) and includes all beach activities.
- We accept cash and checks…ATM’s are conveniently located across the street.
You CAN Bring:
- Your favorite beach towel
- A snazzy sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Beach Toys
- A good book
- Money for snacks and stuff
- Beach Chairs
- Strollers
Sorry, it’s a festival---so DON’T bring:
- Pets (except for Service Animals)
- Weapons, firearms
- Coolers
- Any food or beverages (including alcohol)
- Skates, Skateboards, Bicycles
- Expensive jewelry
BEACH ACTIVITIES (all FREE—no additional charge)
- Water Slides
- Basketball Toss
- Children’s Splash Fountain
- Bubbles
- Hoola Hoops
- Water Toys
- Wading Pools
- Bean Bag Toss
- Sling Shot Zone
- Tattoos
- Coloring Murals
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Beach Themed Cut-outs for Photo Op’s
CONCESSIONS:
Buffalo Rock of Huntsville will be grilling hamburges and hotdogs for sale. Pepsi beverage products, frozen drinks, etc., will also be available for sale.
SURF SHOP:
Leave something behind? Visit our Gift Hut!
- Beach Toys
- Light Up items
- Hats & Sunglasses (kid sizes)
- Sunscreen
- Cameras
- Hoola Hoops
- Candies & Snacks
SERVICES:
- Portable restrooms conveniently located throughout the “beach”
- HEMSI paramedic services will be stationed on-site
- ATM’s are located within yards of the beach at the neighboring banks: Progress Bank, BB&T, Wells Fargo, and Regions
Want to Volunteer? Contact Niki Marzano, 256-564-8119,
Our Sponsors
Become a Sponsor of Huntsville’s newest and most unique annual family event!
Contact Claudia Bucher to arrange your sponsorship today! 256-564-8112