Surf-n-Skate-Fest-2013_2-662x10242013 Venice Beach Surf and Skate Festival 

On 4/13/13 Brady Walker put on the 2nd Annual Venice Beach Surf and Skate Festival.  There was live music, Stone Brewery beer, Farmhouse Kitchen, Poke Poke and a huge variety of surf and skate boards, accessories and apparel. The event was great.  Way to go Brady,  we look forward to next year.

Here’s Brady’s press release on the event!  

The 2nd Annual Venice Beach Surf & Skate Fest will be take place Saturday April 13th from 11a-6pm at the Venice Farmer’s Market Lot on Venice Bl @ Dell Ave.  Come see products from your favorite local shops including Maui & Sons, VB Surf & Animal House.  See & buy awesome vintage gear from the swap meet.  Drink a selection of beers from Stone Brewing and sample cuisine from Farmhouse Kitchen & Poke & Poke while our friends at Whole Foods tantalize you with fresh squeezed juices!  Do all of this while rockin’ to tunes by Street Smart, Venice Street Legends & Flyin’ Lion.  And don’t forget to dig into your pocket books to win amazing prizes in the charity raffle which benefits Sea Shepherd.

Event founder & producer, Brady Walker, proclaims “A buzz is going on from surfers & skaters all over Southern California.  We have confirmed collectors from San Diego to Pismo who are excited to share their toys with local Venecians.  With a full line of beers from Stone Brewing paired with amazing food from local shops Farmhouse Kitchen & Poke Poke, there will be no excuse to leave the event all day!”
This is a community event that couldn’t have happened without the support of our local businesses including Jody Maroni, the Beachhead and Argonaut News.  Special thanks to our friends at Venice Paparazzi & Yo Venice.  Made possible through a generous grant from the Venice Neighborhood Council.  Visit www.Vbssf.com for more info!

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Founder and producer Brady Walker with Fly N’ Lion’s Drew Jager.

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Event and raffle benefited Sea Shepherd. About: Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.  http://www.seashepherd.org/

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Jeff Ho, Jeremy Parker, Peck, Bill and friends at the 04.13.13 Venice Beach Surf and Skate Festival.  JEFF HO SURFBOARDS and Zephyr Productions.www.jeffhozephyr.com

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People love Poke-Poke! Get the ORIGINAL FRESH HAWAIIAN STYLE AHI POKE the next time you are on the Venice Beach Boardwalk! www.poke-poke.com.

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This little girl shows off her skateboarding tricks. Her proud father in the right hand corner.

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Animal House: VINTAGE AND NEW CLOTHING STORE! www.animalhousevenice.com..

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Paul Rudd… 4 time raffle prize winner at the Venice Beach Surf N’ Skate Festival. Winner of The Sidewalk Cafe gift card, Hotel Erwin stay and dining at Barlo Kitchen + Cocktails, Sea Shepherd board, and more!!!! Pays to buy those raffle tickets!!!!

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Whole Foods offered complimentary juice, raw chocolat pudding, and smiles.  Welcome to the neighborhood Gabe!

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Support our local businesses! Calling all dogs! Have you tried Hungry Dawgz of DogtownVenice Paparazzi‘s mascot Smithers says “it is delicious!” About: healthy & tasty treats for your four-legged best friends. handmade in Venice, CA with human grade ingredients. Hungry Dawgz strives to promote healthy lifestyle for our four-legged best friends and use only human grade ingredients. You can buy them at Fruit Gallery Venice, The Cow’s End Cafe, Belissimos, The French Market, Animal Kingdom or buy them online.  www.hungrydawgz.com

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Right:  Paige of Aviator Nation

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Lightning Bolt   lightningbolt-usa.com/bolt/

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Venice Alehouse‘s Spoon!

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Arbor Collective: We carry, for sale or demo, the full range of Arbor Snowboards, Arbor Skateboards, Arbor/Firewire Collab Surfboards, and Arbor Apparel, as well as other popular brands that share our performance, style, and eco-minded DNA. Use this page to receive Arbor Venice event info as well as Venice area surf, skate, snow, art, music and community news.www.arborcollective.com

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Carver boards

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Foam for families

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Maui and Sons now have thier own coconut water product line.  mauiandsonsretail.comVenice Paparazzi -VBSFF-150 Venice Paparazzi -VBSFF-176

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Jessie Martinez and Peck

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Fly N’ Lion

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Janessa Bookout and Dave Moore of DMZ Surfboards.

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Welcome to the neighborhood VB Surf!

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VeniceArtCrawl.com .  Save the dates for June 20, Sept, 19, and Dec. 19, 2013.  Venice Paparazzi -VBSFF-903

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Venice Beachhead

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Oscar of Hecho en Venice.

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Photo:  Kathy Leonardo

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Stone Brewery Co.  VP recommends their Arrogant Bastard.

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Jessie Martinez at the Santa Monica Airlines booth. Venice Paparazzi -VBSFF-604 Venice Paparazzi -VBSFF-609 Venice Paparazzi -VBSFF-658 Venice Paparazzi -VBSFF-709

Meet me at the Pub’s Jeremy Parker.

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