The Eighth Annual Spyder Surf Fest presented by Kinecta Federal Credit Union returns to Hermosa Beach during the Legends of Surf Weekend April 3-4. The Festival kicks off with the acclaimed comedy “Point Break Live” followed by the Surfers’ Walk of Fame Inductions, the LA Surf Awards, and live music and more.
“Point Break Live” will debut one night only at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. The evening, presented by Spyder Surf and the Hermosa Arts Foundation, will benefit the Hermosa Beach Historical Society.
The following Saturday morning, legendary surfers Dennis Jarvis, Derek Levy, Chris Barela, and Mike Benavidez will be elected to the Hermosa Beach Surfing Walk of Fame on the main stage at Pier Plaza to kick off the Surf fest.
“It is truly an honor to stand next to Chris, Mike and Derek as we are inducted in the Surfers Walk of Fame together. I am humbled to have my plaque alongside those who have come before me,” said Jarvis, a former professional surfer and the founder and CEO of Spyder Surf. “I can’t put into words how amazing it feels to be recognized by my hometown and the surf industry who have been really good to me and my family. Thirty years goes by fast when you get to do what you love for a living.”
Following the inductions, the LA Surf Awards will honor those individuals and brands who had amazing years. The categories include Standout Surfer, Breakout Brand, Grom of the Year, Vanguard Photographer, Breakout Surfer, California Surf Icon, and more. The ceremony will be MC’d by Fox 11’s meteorologist and avid surfer Rick Dickert and will feature guest presenters like Bob Hurley, Pennywise’s Jim Lindberg, and professional surfer Alex Gray.
The family festival will highlight the hottest beach trends in a midday fashion show, showcase interactive booths, host autograph sessions with the industry’s finest athletes and influencers and offer giveaways and prizes. Past notable surfers who have previously attended include the legendary Tom Curren, Mark Occhilupo, Dane Reynolds, CJ Hobgood, Donovan Frankenreiter and many others. Providing the jams of the event will be the Bixby Dicks, Life, Kevin Sousa, Soul on Tap, and Lose Control.
“As in years past, Spyder Surf fest, Spyder Surf Fest is all about the industry and families coming together and having fun as we continue to celebrate surfing. The top brands in surf, skate, snow, and action sports join us to help inspire the next generation of youth and stoke them out,” Jarvis said. “Spyder Surf Fest is not just about keeping action sports alive in Hermosa alone. It’s a reminder of how much our town has contributed to the sport being one of the original birthplaces of surfing in California.” ER
