All About The Wakestock Festival

Since its inception in the year 2000, Wakestock has risen to become a spectacle of grand proportions and the upcoming 2011 Wakestock taking place between July 6th and July 10th looks to be the best yet. Founded by Mark Durston initially, Wakestock was first held at Abersoch in Northern Wales. At that time the festival consisted of a much smaller scale wakeboard contest witnessed by a few hundred people. Now in its second decade of existence, Wakestock has swelled in both size and merit, recently becoming a part of the World Wakeboard Series, and things could not look brighter.
The entire festival, now held at Cardigan Bay, has blossomed into a full fledged extravaganza. Now industry leading bands and DJs bring all the star appeal one could ask for to the stage at Wakestock. Famous artists such as Dirty Pretty Things, The Streets, N*E*R*D, Pretty Lights and Moby have all played Wakestock in the past, and 2011 will headline a host of new talent.
This year?s line-up includes over sixty five bands already, with a promise of more still to be announced. Featuring Billy Clyro, The Wombats, The Cribs and Ellie Goulding the concert at Wakestock 2011 promises to be a truly mind melting experience.
If things do start to overheat in your noggin though, cool down by watching some world class wakeboarding. A massive pool jump manufactured next to the music stages will help to bring all the entertainment where you can easily spot it. While on Wakestock?s grounds you?ll have easy access to a variety of food stalls as well as several bars.
If you want to see the World Wakeboard Series though, you will have to leave the festival grounds and make your way to Pwllheli Marina. This is the site where most of the wakeboarding action will be held. Use of the festival shuttles makes this trip easy and convenient and will only cost you £5. The pass you receive is good for the entire weekend.
Thursday is a practice day for the wakeboarders, and it presents a fantastic chance for fans to watch some of the riders while they are more at ease than they could be on a competition day. On Friday between 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm the pro qualifying events will be held, and on Saturday between 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm the pro finals.

Sunday is devoted to trick shows including the Mystic Big Air Competition from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and the Pool Gap Finals which start at 3:00 pm and last until 6:00 pm. These two events will be held at Abersoch Main Beach and on the festival grounds respectively.
The Wakestock festival is a vibrant celebration of music and sport that holds a valuable and growing place within the community, a community that can include you!