After a hugely successful event last summer, the Great Lakes Surf Festival is back for its 7th annual event, taking place Saturday, August 9th at one of the most beautiful beaches on the Great Lakes: Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon.
Thousands of event goers from all over North America attended the 2024 Great Lakes Surf Festival, in what has now become one of the largest surf festivals in the world, and Pure Michigan recently called the Great Lakes Surf Festival one of the most family-friendly festivals in Michigan.
Event organizers have put together a full slate of activities for this year's event, including surf and paddleboard lessons, as well as yoga sessions directly on the beach. Music, food, and a raffle will also take place. Ten surfboards and paddleboards, along with numerous other items, will be given away. If Mother Nature decides not to provide waves for the event, organizers will make small artificial waves for lesson-goers.
Event Co-Founder Joe Bidawid is excited about what's on the slate for this year's event.
"We encourage anyone interested in a fun and family-friendly beach day to come out and join us," Bidawid shared. "Imagine a late summer day on an amazing beach, doing what you love and surrounded by so many people from all over the Great Lakes, who share the same passion. That is our goal."
Those interested in attending can learn more at Great Lakes Surf Festival.
Courtesy of West Michigan Woman.
Photos courtesy of Great Lake Surf Festival.
