The San Clemente Ocean Festival is coming again to the city this upcoming July 21st and 22nd, of 2012. The summer annual celebration is a great opportunity to get the family together, head to the San Clemente Pier and have some fun! There's many surf contests, races and activities for the kids including awards, a woody car exhibit displayed at the pier and an Ocean Art Show, at Parque Del Mar, overlooking the event. Other activities include : Face Painting, Carnival Games, *Ocean Institute & “Kid Natural” booths for everyone, with many vendors. Pancake breakfasts in the morning, and there will be a free concert on Saturday Night!Â
Because this is a pretty important activity and a lot of folks are expected, parking can be hard at the Pier Bowl - no worries! There's Free parking and round trip Shuttle Service from the San Clemente High School (700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente 92672), with the following schedules:
Saturday 6:30a.m. - 8:30p.m.
Sunday 6:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
 SATURDAY, JULY 21st
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CHILDREN’S FISHING CLINIC & FISHING DERBY on the Pier - sponsored by Dana Wharf Sportfishing
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6:30 a.m.        Registration (on the pier), clinic & derby –
                       children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
12:30 p.m.      Judging & Prizes Awarded
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 CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.North of Pier, near Marine Safety
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4th Annual “DOLPHIN DASH” Kid’s Beach Run (ages 12 and under)
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7:30 a.m. – 8:45a.m.              Registration/Check-In @ Children’s Pavilion, South of Pier
9:00 a.m.                                ½ mile run for Ages 4-6
9:20 a.m.                                ¾ mile run for Ages 7-9
9:40 a.m.                                1 mile run for Ages 10-12
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20th ANNUAL WOODY CAR EXHIBIT
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8:30am – 2:45pm                   Displayed on the Pier
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CALIFORNIA WATERMAN & WATERWOMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier - featuring:
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8:00 a.m.        Event #1       Open Ocean Paddle - Surf Ski, Paddleboard & SUP
10:45 a.m.      Event #2         Surf Race
11:05 a.m.      Event #3         National Doryman Assoc. Race #1
12:20 p.m.     Event #4         Surf Ski Race
12:50 p.m.      Event #5         Paddleboard Sprint
1:50 p.m.        Event #6         National Doryman Assoc. Race #2
2:20 p.m.        Event #7         International Ironman
3:20 p.m.        Event #8         American Ironman
3:50 p.m.        Event #9         SUP Relay
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SURF RACE TO VICTORY SUPCross - sponsored by Victory Wetsuits
Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier
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9:15 a.m.        Round 1          Women’s heat (1)
9:30 a.m.        Round 1          Women’s heat (2)
9:45 a.m.        Round 1          Men’s heat (1)
10:00 a.m.      Round 1          Men’s heat (2)
10:15 a.m.      Round 1          Men’s heat (3)
10:35 a.m.      Round 1          Men’s heat (4)
11:35 a.m.      Round 2          Repechage Women’s heat (1)
11:50 a.m.      Round 2          Repechage Men’s heat (1)
12:05 p.m.      Round 2          Repechage Men’s heat (2)
1:20 p.m.        Semis            Semi Men’s heat (1)
1:35 p.m.        Semis            Semi Men’s heat (2)
2:50 p.m.        Final               Final Women’s heat (1)
3:05 p.m.        Final               Final Men’s heat (1)
OCEAN ART SHOW
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.       in Parque Del Mar, overlooking the event
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FREE BODYSURFING CLINICS
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.             South of the Pier, next to Children’s Pavilion
 - Hosted by San Clemente Body Surfing Club
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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
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All day events: Face Painting, Carnival Games, *Ocean Institute & “Kid Natural” booths
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 8:00 a.m.                                 Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and facepainting
 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.             Arts & crafts, Ocean Institute, game booths, face painting and relays
 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.          Broadway Bound – performance
 1:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.            Guillobel Brazillian Jiu Jitsu performance
 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.            Hula Connection performance
 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.             “Rock the Autism” – performances
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* Special presentations throughout the day
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BEACH PARTY & FREE CONCERT
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5 p.m. – 7 p.m.                        Dinners available through Fisherman’s Restaurant
 6:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.                   FREE beach concert featuring “Flock of 80’s”
                                                – sponsored by  Sheckler Foundation
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SUNDAY, JULY 22ndÂ
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“GROMS RULE” Surf Contest (ages 14 and under), Sponsored by Rip Curl
6:00 a.m. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Registration/Check-In @ SURF Registration booth, North of Pier
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.             North of Pier
SAND SCULPTURE TEAM COMPETITION
6:30 a.m.                              Registration & Sculpting, South of Pier
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Judging/Viewing (depending on the tides)
2:00 p.m. (apx)                       Awards – Immediately following Judging
FISHING DERBY FOR ALL AGES ON THE PIER
6:30 a.m.                                Registration (on the pier) & Derby – children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
12:30 p.m.                              Judging and Prizes
CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.            North of Pier, near Marine Safety
20th ANNUAL WOODY CAR EXHIBIT
8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.             Displayed on the Pier
OCEAN ART SHOW
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.             in Parque Del Mar, overlooking event
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FREE BODYSURFING CLINICS
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.              South of the Pier, next to Children’s Pavilion
 Hosted by San Clemente Body Surfing Club
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CALIFORNIA WATERMAN & WATERWOMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier -Â featuring:
8:00 a.m.        Event #10       5K Beach Run/Walk
9:00 a.m.        Event #11       Biathlon (1K swim & 5K run)
10:00 a.m.      Event #12       SUP 3. 5 Mile Race (surf class under 12’, 12’6”, 14’)
12:00 p.m.      Event #13       One Mile Ocean Swim
1:15 p.m.        Event #14      San Clemente Waterman Challenge
2:00 p.m.        Event #15      400M Run-400M Swim-400M Run
2:30 p.m.                                S.C. Marine Safety WATER RESCUE Demonstration
3:00 p.m.        Event #16       Splash & DashÂ
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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
All day events:  Face Painting, Carnival Games, *”Kid Natural” and *Ocean Institute booths
8:00 a.m.                                Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and facepainting
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.            Ocean Crafts, Games & Relays sponsored by SC Parks &
                                               Recreation Department
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.           Mermaid Parade
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.          “Zumba” with SC Gym - Interactive
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.          Guillobel Brazillian JiuJitsu - performance
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.          Mission Viejo Dance & Performing Arts – performance
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.           “Yoga for Kids” with Universal Yogis - interactive
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.             Gavyn Bailey - performance
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20th ANNUAL GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE @ apx 4p.m.
Sponsor ducks are $5 each – GREAT PRIZES!!                     *Schedule subject to change
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