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Southern Surf Slam & Lakeside Concert – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
June 27 - June 29
Three-Day Premier Wake Surfing Competition
Presented by Surf ATL
Dates: June 27 – June 29
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Description: Join Surf ATL for an exciting three-day premier wake surfing competition open to the community. Featuring surf, sport, food & beverages, entertainment, and culture for the entire family.
Benefitting: Boys and Girls Clubs of Lanier, Lake Lanier Association, and Caribbean Surf Connection
Live Music Lineup:
Saturday, June 29 – 5pm to 9pm:
- Gnarly Chaplin
- Hotel Fiction
- Cicada Rhythm
- Kevn Kinney Trio of Drivin N Cryin
Event Schedule:
Thursday, June 27: Pro/Amateur Clinic
- 8am: Arrival time
- 9am-12pm: Ride time/clinic. The morning will allow the kids to learn from the pros with plenty of water time and coaching.
- 12pm-1pm: Lunch break
- 1pm-3:30pm: Simulated competition run. The afternoon will comprise a “course run” for the kids and the pros with the pros judging.
- 3:30pm: Wrap-up & trophies
- Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczH1huCqWTZWvWB9-NI-AUuJkeTShnxSJf1l__cUqsp-WaKg/viewform
Friday, June 28: 1st Day of Event
- 8am-6pm: Wake Surf Competition Opening Rounds; Registration is open here!
- 10am-6pm: Food Trucks, Sponsor Tents, Silent Auction, Games & Activities
Saturday, June 29: 2nd Day of Competition
- 8am-6pm: Wake Surf Competition Finals + Podiums
- 10am-9pm: Live Art Wall Painting by ABV & Greg Mike
- 12p-2pm: Skate ATL Workshop
- 10am-9pm: Food Trucks, Sponsor Tents, Silent Auction, Games & Activities
- 5pm-9pm: Live Music with Gnarly Chaplin, Hotel Fiction, Cicada Rhythm, & Kevn Kinney Trio of Drivin N Cryin
Additional Activities:
- Workshop with Skate ATL
- Live Art Walls: Featuring Greg Mike, Wolf Dog Lives, & ABV Gallery
- Boat Demos: Presented by WaterSports Central & Nautique Boats
Entertainment:
- Music Performances: Featuring Gnarly Chaplin Band, Cicada Rhythm, Hotel Fiction, & Kevn Kinney of Drivin n’ Cryin
AMENITIES
Event Hosts: Spencer Broome
spencer.broome@surfatl.com
Surf ATL
Surf ATL’s vision, since launching 2021, is focused on fostering the joy of riding waves in all its forms – ocean surfing, wake surfing, river surfing, or pool surfing. We accomplish this through meetups, events, sessions, trips, strategic partnerships, and nonprofit outreach, that align with our core values of joy, community, and access.
Accommodations
Here is the booking link to secure your discounted room at the host hotel, Fairfield Inn And Suites Gainesville. The newly renovated hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast, WiFi, and parking, with several restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. There is no risk in booking now as all reservations can be modified or canceled until 24 hours before arrival.
