Save the date for the 9th Annual AB Beach Music Festival on the boardwalk at the Circle on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This year’s festival will feature:
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
- 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Band of Oz
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Jim Quick & Coastline
- 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. I-42 Band
- 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Mighty Saints of Soul
Sponsorship
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Complete the application easily online by clicking here.
Our sponsors will be invited to Business After Hours at the Doubletree by Hilton on Wednesday, May 17, featuring The Embers, and a Sponsor’s Reception at Memories Beach Club on Friday, May 19.
Ticketing
Admission is free, tickets are not required, and pets and glass containers are prohibited. If someone offers to sell you a ticket to the Beach Music Festival, please consider it fraud!
Food Trucks
Food Trucks will be serving at the Festival. Click here to complete the Food Vendor application. If accepted, you will be notified via email.
*Please note that preference is given to Atlantic Beach, NC businesses first
*Food Vendor acceptance will be notified via email
Shuttle Service Information:
Paid parking is available at the Circle, but spots are limited and are $3 per hour.
Free & paid parking is available at:
- The DoubleTree by Hilton ($10 for non-guests, complimentary for guests)
- 2717 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC
- The Carteret Community College (Free)
- 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC
- The Atlantic Beach Town Park (Free)
- 915 W Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC
Free shuttles are provided to and from these parking lots to the festival!
Shuttles will be running from 9:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
If you plan to take advantage of our shuttles, please be mindful of the bus rules. Coolers are limited to 32 quarts or smaller and may be inspected by the driver, please no glass. Large carry-on knapsacks or bags will be inspected by drivers. Limit of one folding chair per person. No open containers or any type of beverage will be allowed on the shuttle. Lastly, the drivers reserve the right to refuse to transport anyone who refuses or fails to follow the rules.
BMF WEEK
Why limit the 2023 Atlantic Beach Music Festival to one day when you can enjoy BMF-themed events for an entire week? Book your hotel stay early and join us for our annual Beach Music Festival Week. Dates and details will be announced soon!
Comments and/or questions contact:
Morgan Gilbert: Director of Recreation, Communication, & Special Events
