Art, Music and Skateboarding This Weekend at the Beats by the Beach Fest!

This Saturday, March 5th (11-5pm) marks the date for the free, karma-filled fundraiser: the Beats by the Beach Festival! Join Ocean Beach Surf and Skate as they help raise funds for the YMCA Youth and Family Services and enjoy:

Festival Highlights:

Live Music. Listen to musical performances by local bands including Habitat, Tommy Dubs, The New Kenetics, and Rightjahs Blend.

Art Show. Enjoy donated artwork by local artists, students, photographers and skateboarders on display.

Skateboard Contest. Watch or participate in the street-course skate contest, open skate sessions and live demos brought to you by OB Surf and Skate.

Meet the Pros. Get their autographs during the professional and amateur skateboarder meet and greet and surprise guest appearances.

Silent Auction and Raffle. Bid on favorite pieces of art or enter to win in the raffle featuring prizes from local businesses and event sponsors.

Hodad’s Burgers. Devour fresh-of-the-grill burgers donated entirely from San Diego's favorite burger joint: Hodad's!

Family Fun Activities. Check out the interactive booths and try out the Indo Board balance trainers, the surfboard simulator, yoga and muay tai workshops and face painting.

Beats by the Beach Art Mural. Create original pieces of art with Young At Art for the festivals official mural and see it displayed all yearlong inside Ocean Beach Surf and Skate.

Vendor Booths. Get free schwag and learn more about event sponsors at their booth: Habitat, Alien Workshop, SUPERbrand Apparel, Ocean Minded, Ocean Experience and more!

Band Line-up:

11 – 12n: The New Kenetics 
12 – 1pm: Tommy Dubs 
1 – 3pm: DJ
3 – 4pm: Habitat 
4 – 5pm: Rightjahs Blend

Skateboarding Schedule:

11 – 1pm: Open Skate
1 – 3pm: Skateboard Contest*
11 – 1pm: Open Skate

* Register for the Skate Contest at Ocean Beach Surf and Skate.

To RSVP to this event, click here. For more information about the Beats by the Beach Festival, contact Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at (619) 225-2317 or visit them on the web or become a fan.

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate is located at 4976 Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107.