Jacksonville Beach Super Girl Surf Festival kicks off Saturday with 1,500 athletes

The Jacksonville Beach Super Girl Surf Festival, presented by Jersey Mike’s, begins this Saturday, Nov. 7, in Jacksonville Beach. The two-day event features more than 1,500 female athletes competing across 10 sports, alongside 14 free live concerts and community programming.

The free festival takes place at the Jacksonville Beach Pier and SeaWalk Pavilion. Interactive experiences and vendor displays in the Festival Village will be open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The World Surf League Pro Women’s Surf Competition begins Saturday at 9 a.m. Jacksonville Beach native Lanea Mons returns to compete on her home waves, with a potential rematch against Reid Van Wagoner, who recently defeated Mons to claim her first WSL Qualifying Series victory. Other competitors include two-time Super Girl cape winner Eden Walla, Virginia Beach Super Girl longboarding champion Sally Cohen and Challenger Series qualifier Bailey Turner of Huntington Beach.

Local sports organizations will offer interactive programming throughout Saturday. Jacksonville-based professional soccer club Sporting JAX is operating the festival’s first beach soccer arena, featuring youth competitions and soccer programming from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local skateboarding organization The Board Life Project will host free skate clinics for all ages and skill levels from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At 3 p.m. Saturday, young aspiring female surfers will participate in the Rising Tides mentorship program. The initiative pairs youth participants with professional athletes for mentorship activities, surfing and a beach cleanup.

Live music performances run from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m., following rap-rock group Gym Class Heroes at 7:30 p.m. Additional performers include Lucy Spotts, Kalani Rose & The Vibe, Grom and the Jacks, ANORA, McKenzi Brooke and Hello Sister.

The event will be livestreamed on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. across partner platforms.

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