Great American Dock Party June 4-6

Hampton’s first-ever Great American Dock Party is bringing boating fun to the Hampton Public Piers the weekend of June 4-6.

There are only a few slips left that weekend, according to dockmaster Greg Harrison, but once they’re full, boaters can utilize the free anchorage. There's also the nearby Bluewater Yachting Center.

“Hopefully the Dock Party will take off and become an annual event,” Harrison said.

There will be a cook-off, corn hole and limbo contests with prizes for the winners. The local band Phoebus Rio is the headline act, performing a concert Saturday night at 7 pm. The concert is open to the non-boating public, so if you’re in downtown Hampton stop in and check out this fun, high-energy band.

The cost for the entire weekend is $3 per foot for Friday and Saturday nights, and includes water and electricity. Make your slip reservations soon by contacting Greg Harrison, Dockmaster at 727-1276 or email him at greg@downtownhampton.com

Schedule:

Friday, 7 pm: Second Annual Hampton Public Piers Cook-off

Saturday, 5 pm Corn Hole Tournament & Limbo Contest (win great prizes!)

7 pm: “Phoebus Rio” Live!

About Phoebus Rio:

“Recipient of the 2009 MEONA award for Best Americana Band. Six versatile and talented musicians on fiddle, mandolin, accordion, washboard, harp, guitar, upright bass and drums. We play an unusual mix of all genres that gets people up on their feet and singing along!”