FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hopefully we have anticipated many of your questions. If you still have a question, please email info@dorchesterbeachfestival.com and we will provide an answer as soon as we can.
Q: When is the event?
A: Saturday, August 8th, from 11am-4pm
Q: Where is the event?
A: Malibu & Savin Hill Beaches, Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA. Please refer to our DIRECTIONS page for details.
Q: Is the site accessible via public transportation?
A: Yes, DORCHESTER BEACH FESTIVAL is a 5 minute walk from the Savin Hill MBTA Station on the Red Line. Please refer to our DIRECTIONS page for details.
Q: How much is admission?
A: The DORCHESTER BEACH FESTIVAL is a FREE one-day event. Food & souvenir tee shirts will be available for sale.
Q: What ages are events geared towards?
A: Everyone from a small child to a senior can find activities, displays and demonstrations that will interest them.
Q: Are restrooms available?
A: We have arranged to extend the hours at the DCR bathhouse and will have porta pottys available as well.
Q: Who is sponsoring the event?
A: The Friends of Savin Hill Shores and the Columbia Savin Hill Civic Association.
Q: How is event funded?
A: The group was awarded a $2500 grant from Save the Harbor Save the Bay, funded by the Boston Foundation, Comcast and National Grid. The Department of Conservation & Recreation, University of Massachusetts Boston and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority are primary sponsors. Please see our ABOUT page for details. We also have received fiscal sponsorships to underwrite activities, volunteers to run events and in-kind donations from several businesses, elected officials, organizations, etc. Please see our DONATE page for details.
Q: What are the activities? When are they scheduled?
A: Please consult our ACTIVITIES page for all the details. Check back regularly as we are regularly adding new activities. Schedule will be posted at the end of July.
Q: How can I help?
A: We need volunteers and sponsors so please visit our VOLUNTEER and DONATE pages to learn about these opportunities. Thanks for your interest.
Q: I am handicapped, is the site accessible?
A: Handicapped parking (with proper HP credentials) will be available in the Morrissey Boulevard parking lot. See DIRECTIONS page for details. Savin Hill & Malibu Beach boardwalk, sidewalk and beach house are HP-accessible. Many events will be held on beach and grassy areas.
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: The DORCHESTER BEACH FESTIVAL is a rain or shine event. We have enlisted volunteers, vendors and rented equipment for this one day and trust Mother Nature will cooperate as we are celebrating one of her treasured locations.
Q: Will food be available?
A: A couple of vendors have tasting samples (limited supplies). The Committee plans to sell very nominally priced water, soda and juice. We are finalizing details with a well known restaurant that will sell food at nominal prices. Please check the website often for updates.
Q: Will there be first aid stations?
A: There will be first-aid trained DCR rangers as well as life-guards on-site. First aid kits will be on-site. Consult site-map at event for locations of beach house and beach festival HQ.
Q: Can I bring my dog to DORCHESTER BEACH FESTIVAL?
A: According to DCR regulations dogs are not allowed on public beaches during the summer. We anticipate a large attendance which may not be conducive to pets. Remember, DBF is August 8th, during the "dog days of summer". For your pet's safety and so you can enjoy all our activities without worrying about your dog, it is best to leave him/her at home.
Q: Will there be live entertainment?
A: The DORCHESTER BEACH FESTIVAL is pleased to offer 3 musical features and at press-time were working to confirm a dance troupe. Additionally, another key neighborhood event, the Richard P. Pacitti Memorial Cup timed their tournaments to offer offer attendees departing the beach festival another live entertainment option. From 5pm - 7pm the 'Bello Project & Tom Baker Band' will perform. At 7pm, the much anticipated Home Run Derby will begin. This annual fundraiser and tournament will run from 10am - 9pm at McConnell Field at the Savin Hill Beach entrance.
Please check out their website, www.pacitticup.com for details. From noon to 3pm, former Red Sox Pitcher, Oil Can Boyd will be on-hand to meet/greet the crowd.
CONTACT US
Please feel free to email us at the addresses below with any questions or offers of assistance.
info@dorchesterbeachfestival.com
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