United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Jackalope adrenaline sports festival to make its US debut at Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is hosting an all-new action sports event this summer.
JACKALOPE takes place June 2 – 4, 2023 on the beach at Neptune’s Park.
Legendary skateboard pioneer Tony Hawk will offer a demonstration on June 3r with Mitchie Brusko, Collin Graham, Reese Nelson, Tom Schaar, Elliot Sloan and Bucky Lasek.
More are slated to compete in a street skateboarding contest during the weekend.
“We’re thrilled about JACKALOPE making its US debut in Virginia Beach and look forward to all the excitement,” said Nancy Helman, Director of Virginia Beach CVB.
“Our city not only has the best weather this time of year but has an amazing collection of hotels, restaurants and activities.”
The excitement around JACKALOPE kicks off early on March 24 in Venice Beach, CA, as skateboarder Chad Caruso begins his cross-country skateboard ride, bound for JACKALOPE in Virginia Beach.
Caruso will be skateboarding 3,000 miles to Virginia Beach, raising money for addiction awareness among youth.
This is the first time JACKALOPE festival will be held in the United States.
It features top-tier competitions and demonstrations by world-renowned skateboarders and boulderers, plus BASE jumpers leaping from the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel.
Spectators also can check out additional skimboard, freestyle motocross and beach volleyball competitions featuring hundreds of athletes.
There is no charge to attend the events.
For more information, visit JACKALOPE Fest.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Walt Leger on New Orleans’ Resilience and Major Events Ahead
Cindy Mackin Shares Estes Park’s Winter Thrills
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
BA suspending all Heathrow to Abu Dhabi flights
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel
Report: Cruise guest died after ship lashed in heavy storm
British teen in serious condition after paraglider collision