KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. – The water, the sand, the sun, the music and the fun – that’s life along the Grand Strand.

On Saturday, July 24, the City of Kings Mountain will feel more like Ocean Drive as it celebrates, for the 11th year, BeachBlast. The event brings the beach experience downtown to Patriots Park.

BeachBlast will begin at 10 a.m. and beach music fans can shag into the summer night with music at the Gazebo by The Extraordinaires, Jim Quick and the Coastline Band, and The Band of Oz. The water features include the Rotary Splash Pad, the 30’ spray fountain and rounds of Water Wars.

The free event will start with competition in the Teenie Weenie Bikini Contest (from newborn to six years old) with a watermelon eatin’ contest, a high heel road race and the Big Beach Ball Drop scheduled throughout the day.

You can show off your skills during a beach volleyball open competition. The city will provide the sand, the net and the ball while participants provide the talent. Join in or bring a team.

Amusement rides and games will be open all day until 10 p.m. when the event ends.

A variety of food vendors, from Philly cheese steak sandwiches to barbecue, from Italian ice to ice cream, will be available. Also, more than 50 art and craft vendors will line Gold Street with their unique items and collectibles for sale.

If you need more information, call 704-734- 0333.