The annual Specsavers Victor Harbor Southern Surf Festival returns to Middleton Point this weekend.The two-day festival held over Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 is a true celebration of surfing in South Australia, and incorporates all aspects of the south coast’s unique and inclusive surf culture.
More than 100 competitors are set compete in a range of events including shortboard, longboard and kneeboard surfing, along with inter-club and fun twin-fin and single-fin events.
The Alexandrina Council is once again backing the festivities.
Last years event was cancelled due to COVID-19 and Surfing South Australia are really excited to be running the festival again .
Surfing South Australia spokesperson Craig Potgieter said
“We are stoked to present the third annual Southern Surf Festival and thank the Alexandrina Council for all their support as well as the local businesses that jumped on board as sponsors; particularly Specsavers Victor Harbor,” Mr Potgieter said.
“For the first time we will be running an adaptive surfing division which we are very excited about. The weather looks great and we ask people to come down and enjoy this celebration of surfing.”
The family friendly festival offers something for everyone.
For those wanting to give surfing a go for the first time, a range of surf schools will be operating on the Sunday and there will be live music by Jack Buchanan, kids entertainment, food trucks, coffee, wine, beer and much more on offer throughout the weekend.
The festival is being run under COVID Safe restrictions and attendees will be required to check in and maintain social distancing.
For up to date event information and schedules head over the the Surfing South Australia Facebook page.
