Doheny Surf Festival Presented by Subaru Takes Over Doheny State Beach Next Weekend: June 28-29!

    DANA POINT, CA, June 21, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Doheny Surf Festival presented by Subaru is proud to announce its lineup for this year's celebration of surf. The free, family-friendly event returns to Doheny State Beach June 28-29 to raise money for State Parks including Doheny State Beach. The 2014 event features a variety of surf exhibitions, contests, a vendor village, Kona Brewing's Liquid Lounge, classic woody car show, music performances by Common Sense, Aloha Radio, Trevor Green, and more!

Produced by the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA) and Utopia Entertainment, the 2014 sponsors include presenting sponsor, Subaru, and official sponsors Hobie, Kona Brewing Company, 100.3 The Sound, Utopia Entertainment, the City of Dana Point and California State Parks.

Beer Gardens: This year, Kona Brewing Company brings the islands to the Mainland in their Liquid Aloha Lounges, where they'll be serving up favorites like Longboard Lager, Big Wave Golden Ale and the new Castaway IPA, daily until sundown.

Tandem Demonstrations: Festival attendees will have a rare opportunity to see tandem surfing up close and personal! Couples tandems teams from around the world will participate in this exhibition and showcase one of surfing's most elegant forms.

Nose Riding Exhibitions: Finesse and footwork at its finest, this exhibition is an amazing display of balance and positioning - one of the sport's true arts.

Longboard Lager Legends Expression Session: A rare opportunity for surf fans to get to see some true legends and even capture a few autographs.

Terry Martin Memorial Ride: This year, the festival will feature an interactive Terry Martin exhibition ride. On Saturday, June 28, at 1:00 p.m., the public is invited to bring a board shaped by Martin with them and join the exhibition ride. Advanced registration will be held at the HOBIE booth and a $20 donation is encouraged to support the "Sport of Kings" Foundation in memory of Martin.

60s Longboard Contest: Hosted by the Doheny Longboard Association, this contest is open to the public for anyone with a pre-1970s board. You can also sign up for "Pick a Stick" should you not have the correct type of board. Entry to the surf contest is $30. For more information and to register, visit www.dohenylongboardsurfingassociation.org.

Vendor Village: The 2014 Vendor Village features an art walk, more than 100 surf and beach vendors offering new wave-riding products, unique gift items, beach fashion wear, Surf Museum exhibits, food trucks and more. Vendor Village opens at 9am and closes daily at sundown.

Classic Woody Car Show: Over a dozen well-restored, mint-condition classic surf woodies will be on display as well as the all new Subaru sports models complete with racks and custom accessories. The old surf transportation meets the newest surf utility vehicles, sure to delight car lovers of all ages.

Surf Collector's Alley: New this year, hundreds of vintage and collectible surf boards from across So Cal, and beyond, will be available for viewing and purchase.

Kids' Area: The family-friendly festival features a variety of educational and interactive games, displays and presentations from State Park staff teaching environmental awareness and respect for the ocean. There will also be a variety of free crafts including Lei making, airbrush tattoos and story time. Grab a blanket and join us for a special outdoor screening of the family-friendly film "Lilo & Stitch" on Sunday at sundown on the main lawn.

2014 Doheny Surf Festival Schedule

Saturday, June 28
9:00am Hawaiian Blessing
9:00am Vendor Village opens
9:00am Matt Akiona
9:30am Story Time with Surfer Steve
10:00am Longboard Lager Legends Expression Session
10:00am - 3:00pm Airbrush Tattoos by Brynian Creations
11:00am Tyler Warren Invitational - New School
11:30am Kona Brewing Liquid Aloha Lounges Open
12:30pm Story Time with Surfer Steve
1:00pm Terry Martin - Sport of Kings
3:30pm Story Time with Surfer Steve
4:00pm Trevor Green Performance
5:15pm Aloha Radio Performance
6:00pm Story Time with Surfer Steve
6:30pm Common Sense Performance
7:00pm Beer Garden closes
8:00 pm Vendor Village/Beer Garden closes

Sunday, June 29
8:00am Beach Contest Sign-Ups
9:00am Vendor Village opens
9:00am 60's Longboard Contest - Hosted by DLBA
9:00am Story Time with Surfer Steve
10:00am - 3:00pm Airbrush Tattoos by Brynian Creations
11:30am Kona Brewing Liquid Aloha Lounges Open
12:30pm Story Time with Surfer Steve
1:00pm Le Polynesia
2:00pm Hobie's Tandem Invitational
2:30pm Waterhouse (band)
3:30pm Story Time with Surfer Steve
6:00pm Story Time with Surfer Steve
7:00pm Beer Garden closes
8:00pm Vendor Village/Beer Garden closes
Sundown Lilo & Stitch screening

Beach parking is $15. For more information on the 2014 Doheny Surf Festival, visit our website at www.DohenySurfFest.com and follow us on social media on Facebook and Twitter.

About DSBIA (Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association):
DSBIA is a California non-profit, charitable corporation. They work cooperatively with California State Parks in support of interpretive and educational programs and are dedicated to the protection of the park's beaches, facilities, marine refuge and its historical, cultural and social stories. This organization fosters a comprehensive stewardship of this unique recreational resource, with its historically important sites and environmentally significant setting. Their mission is to enhance the rich cultural and natural history of this magnificent coastal zone for the park's main stakeholder groups, including surfers, cyclists, campers, hikers, Native Americans, the Military, environmentalists and others.

About Utopia Entertainment:
Utopia Entertainment Inc., with production offices in Studio City California, is a leading provider of entertainment solutions for clients around the globe. Its world-renowned design and production teams collaborate on community sized events ranging from parades, competitions, lifestyle festivals, and the recent Solar Decathlon at Orange County's Great Park in Irvine, which drew more than 66,000 visitors. Utopia Entertainment's Design, Partnership and Production, groups all focus on a singular goal: Providing "World Class" entertainment experiences for commercial applications worldwide. For more information visit us on the web at www.utopiaworldwide.com.

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