The full lineup for this week’s action sports event, JACKALOPE has been unveiled.
Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau today announced the official schedule of events from June 2 – 4, which is free and open to the public.
All activities are held around Neptune’s Park and the beach at 31st Street in Virginia Beach.
What to Expect:
SKATEBOARD – JACKALOPE will host one of the best skateboarders in the world, Tony Hawk, for a VERT SHOWDOWN on Saturday, June 3. Several of his friends will join him for the showcase, including Mitchie Brusco, Collin Graham, Bucky Lasek, Reese Nelson, Tom Schaar, Elliot Sloan and many more.
BOULDERING – For this high-level competition, the DYNO sees athletes jump from one hold to another. More information here.
BASE JUMP – BASE jump is a parachute jump from a fixed location. BASE is an acronym for Buildings, Antennas, Spans (bridges), and Earth (cliffs). Witness the first base jump from the Hilton Oceanfront rooftop every evening if the winds permit. More information here.
SKIMBOARD – Skimboarding is a water sport derived from surfing that involves gliding on shallow water using a board. JACKALOPE offers the public the opportunity to take part in a skimboarding competition. These competitions will also be a chance to see promising young athletes like Sydney Pizza and Colton Ettwein.
MOTOCROSS – JACKALOPE showcases performances by Zach DiPaolo. This young rider from Virginia Beach has quickly gained a reputation in the world of extreme sports thanks to a repertoire of high-level tricks at FMX events worldwide.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL – The Mid-Atlantic Championship will take place at the JACKALOPE Festival at Virginia Beach.
This is the first time JACKALOPE festival will be held in the United States. The competitions are sanctioned by p1440, Send It Climbing Gym, Skim USA and World Cup Skateboarding.
Virginia Beach is home to 35 miles of sandy beaches, a well-regarded craft beer scene, rich history, plus a variety of arts and entertainment.
