Chocolate Festival

February 2, 2008

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Chocoholics rejoice as Second St. is filled with chocolate! Approximately thirty merchants participate in the event by offering tempting chocolate treats. Residents may enter the Homemade Chocolate Dessert Contest, which is judged by local community leaders, business owners, and press. And children ages 5 - 12 can get a face full of chocolate during the Chocolate Pie Eating Contest. Ticket books (12 tickets for $10) will be sold the week of the event at Mail Boxes Etc., Archibald's, Sweet Jill's, and Wiskers.
Chocolate Dessert Contest Entry Form

Semi-Annual Clearance Sale

March 7-9, 2008

10:00am – 6:00pm

Friday - Sunday, August 17 - 20: A great time to take advantage of great deals from many of the stores in Belmont Shore as merchants look to clear previous season's merchandise.

Health and Beauty Fitness Fair

March 8, 2008

9:00am – 2:00pm

Previously the billed the ‘Belmont Shore Health Fair’, this event has been expanded to include beauty and fitness vendors. Complimentary health screenings will be provided by staff of St. Mary Medical Center who is also a sponsor of the event. Vendors will provide cutting edge information on health, beauty and fitness, as well as merchandise and services from these fields.

4th Annual Chili Cook-off

April 13, 2008

Noon - 3:00pm

Spirited teams cook and serve their chili on Second Street for your pleasure and judgement. $5 wristbands (sold in front of Washington Mutual) allow you to taste all the chili entries and vote for your favorite. Live music will be performed in front of Washington Mutual followed by the trophy ceremony at 3:15pm.
Rules Application

Stroll and Savor

May 21 & 22, 2008
June 25 & 26, 2008
July 23 & 24, 2008
August 20 & 21, 2008

5:30pm – 9:00pm

Stroll 2nd St. while sampling all the delicious food our restaurants have to offer. In one night enjoy a wide array of cuisines from American to Italian, Lebanese to French, Mexican to Japanese, Greek to Thai and more! And satisfy your sweet tooth at Sweet Jill's and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Ticket books of 12 sold for $10 the night of the event in front of WaMu (5200 E. 2nd St.) and the week of the event at Archibald's, Caffe La Strada, Sweet Jill's, and Mail Boxes Etc.

19th Annual Classic Car Show

September 7, 2008

9:00am – 3:00pm

Over 600 classic pre-1075 cars line 2nd St. from Bayshore Ave. to Livingston Ave. Coordinated by the Bay City Rodders, this is pne of the largest car shows of its kind on the West Coast. Free to the public. For a car entry form visit www.baycityrodders.com

Arts & Crafts Fair

November 2, 2008

10:00am – 4:00pm

Nov. 2, 10am - 4pm. Over twenty-five local artisans sell their unique arts and crafts. A great time to purchase gifts for loved ones or yourself!
Rules Application

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
- 26th Anniversary

December 6, 2007

6:00pm– 9:00pm

Upwards of 70,000 spectators are anticipated to line 2nd Street to watch marching bands, local personalities, and floats representing local businesses and non-profit organizations, the Mayor of Long Beach, and Santa Claus, of course!