19th Annual San Clemente Seafest Oct. 7

10/7/2007, 10:00am
19th Annual San Clemente Seafest Oct. 7 SAN CLEMENTE - San Clemente will hold its 19th Annual San Clemente Seafest on Sunday, October 7, 2007, 10 a.m. and features a Chowder Cook-off, Fisherman’s Lobster, Killer Dana Surf Contest, Business Exposition, Arts & Craft Show, Entertainment provided by the Gemtones and a U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo Operation all taking place at the historic San Clemente Pier area.Chowder Cook-offThe Seafest is famous for its Chowder Cook-Off Competition held on the historic San Clemente Pier. Area citizens, restaurants, and businesses contend for the best tasting chowder this side of New England. Visitors arrive from all over the county to sample the many unique variations of Chowder.Surf Contest - Sponsored by Killer DanaThe 11th annual Surf Contest, sponsored by Killer Dana, is back and bigger than ever. This exciting event features local amateur surfers competing for a variety of prizes and trophies.Arts & Craft ExhibitThe Seafest will feature an arts & craft show. This exhibit showcases only handcrafted merchandise from talented individual from Southern California.EntertainmentThe Gemtones, a local power trio, will be rocking and rolling audiences in true 70’s fashion. With fire strength and conviction, the band performs classic rock, blues and surf covers, as well as a growing catalog of original songs. Don’t miss this fantastic group.The event will also include the United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue performing a Demo Operation, face painting, Balloon Art and much more.Free shuttle parking is available at the San Clemente High School, 700 Ave. Pico.For information regarding the event, tickets, surfing, vending and sponsorship opportunities call the Chamber office at (949) 492-1131 or visit our website at www.scchamber.com