17 years of Oktoberfest! 2022 is set to be one to remember. 2021 was off the rocker. This is a publicly-open competition welcoming competitors of any age, sex, size, you name it!
WHEN Saturday September 17th, Sunday September 18th, 2022. We will be sending SMS messages regarding heat times throughout the weekend. If we have enough competitors as we have in the past, we will run heats in two different areas at times to maximize quality of conditions. It is your job to stay on top of the schedule as we often adjust times and information depending on conditions and when the Mens/Womens Professional divisions want to run. We will do our best to update on Live Heats and via the SMS messaging system, so be sure to sign up for that.
WHERE The South Side of Balboa Pier in Newport Beach, CA, right outside of Main Street Surf Shop Link to map HERE
WHO There are divisions for literally everyone, AM or Pro. Anyone that does not compete on the Pro level is considered an AM, and there is no qualifying for the AM division. Spectators are welcome to attend at no cost, just be sure to stay clear of the competition area while heats are running.
WANT TO BE A SPONSOR? Call up Hank at Exile Skimboards! 949-492-0284 or email Hank: hank@exileskimboards.com
HOW TO WATCH? Cruise down to the A Street Pier! For those you that can't make it, we will stream Pro Heats live on the Exile Skimboards Facebook page.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE All competitors must check in at the EZUP tent starting at 7:15am to sign a release form, and receive your contest tee.
RECOMMENDED EVENTS DURING THE CONTEST WEEK: Check out Skylar Wilson's Premiere of EASY SLIDER at Regency Theatres Santa Ana/Costa Mesa Thursday night at 7pm. BUY TICKETS HERE
FRIDAY NIGHT: NO ONE, a film by Amber Torrealba. Across from the contest site at the Balboa Village Arch. Friday September 16th, 7:30pm. GET TICKETS HERE