Governor’s Bay Day – Sunday, July 25, 2010
July 25, 2010 9:00am
It is an incredible, fun-filled family-focused event that takes place at Goddard State Park, Roger Wheeler State Beach, Scarborough State Beach, Misquamicut State Beach, Fort Wetherill State Park, Colt State Park, and Brenton Point.
Governor’s Bay Day – Sunday, July 25, 2010
Free Parking at all State Beaches
Goddard State Park - Warwick, RI
- COAST 93.3 and B101 arts and crafts for kids of all ages 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
- Join Rhode Island Blueways Alliance as they walk, bike, and kayak along the coastline 11:00 a.m.—4 p.m.
- Complimentary Neighborhood Barbeque 11:30 a.m.—2 p.m.
- Triad concert in the park 11:30 a.m.—2 p.m.
- DEM Division of Agriculture and Johnson and Wales University Chefs present fresh produce demonstrations 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
- Department of Health Beach Program 11:30 a.m.—4 p.m.
- Sea creature face painting
- Rhode Island Beach Trivia Challenge
- Little Swimmers coloring contest
- Beach watch sign-up sheets
- Department of Elderly Affairs / The Point giveaways 12 p.m.—4 p.m.
- United Healthcare Family fun nutrition information and giveaways
- Internal Revenue Service tax tips
- University of Rhode Island’s “Plant Pro” Marion Gold
Roger Wheeler State Beach - Narragansett, RI
Free Beach Parking
- Lite Rock 105 at the beach with prizes for beach goers 10 a.m.—1 p.m.
- Mystic Aquarium’s bio tanks with education information for families about ocean animals.
- Annual Sand Sculpture Contest! Build or create sand structures using your imagination!
- Registration at 11 a.m. at the Pavilion. Prizes, provided by Lite Rock 105 and WPRO & 99.7FM, awarded at 3:30 p.m.
- Local Artist, Allison Newsome sponsored by Rhode Island State Council of the Arts creating Governor’s Bay Day Sand Sculptures 12 p.m.—4 p.m.
- Department of Children, Youth and Families Foster Parent Program presents “Fishing for Families”
- Biomes touch and feel tank with sea creatures 12 p.m.—4 p.m.
- News Talk 630 WPRO & 99.7 FM providing fun beach activities
- Rhode Island Army National Guard rock climbing wall 10 a.m.—4 p.m.
Scarborough State Beach - Narragansett, RI
Free Beach Parking
- 92 PRO-FM Prize giveaways for beach goers 9 a.m.—12 p.m.
- DJ Playing 92 PRO-FM favorites
- Beach Dig! 92 Qualifiers will dig for keys to a new car from Flood Auto Group. The Grand Prize winner will receive a two-year car lease with taxes included! The vehicles will be on display and the winner will have the chance to choose from a 2010 Ford Fusion, a Mazda 3, or a Mercury Milan!
- Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Mobile Command Center Tours 10 a.m.—4 p.m.
- DEM Great Outdoors Pursuit (for participating families) 12 p.m.—4 p.m.
- Rhode Island Rock Gym Rock Wall
- Garelick Farms free healthy beverages
- Rhody Joe’s Free Healthy Lunch
- DJ and Hula Hoops by Creative Game Parties, Judi Ann Jones
- Rhode Island 4-H Club (URI)—environmental education projects for kids
- Twister Tournament
- Blount Chowder
- Sea Creature Touch Tank
- Pail, Shovel and Beach Towel Give-away
- HOT 106 Beach Dig!
- Beach-goers dig in the sand for several HOT 106 prizes 1 p.m.—4 p.m.
- Sunset Beach Bonfire
- Bring your own chairs and/or blankets and join us for a sunset bonfire while listening to the sounds of Kingdom from 6 p.m.—8 p.m.
Misquamicut State Beach - Westerly, RI
Free Beach Parking
- Department of Environmental Management Naturalist Program
- Vini Ames & Sh-BOP concert from 1 PM – 3 PM
Brenton Point - Newport, RI
- Ocean-Themed Kite Flying Demonstrations with Kitt-Kites and friends.
Colt State Park - Bristol, RI
- Department of Environmental Management Naturalist Program
Fort Wetherill State Park - Jamestown, RI
- Department of Corrections – Park clean up
Free RIPTA Beach Bus Express
Departs various locations around the state taking beach-goers to Roger Wheeler State Beach, Salty Brine State Beach, and Scarborough State Beach for a day of fun in the sun!
Location
Goddard State Park, Roger Wheeler State Beach, Scarborough State Beach, Misquamicut State Beach, Fort Wetherill State Park, Colt State Park, and Brenton Point.
Host
Governor Carcieri