Free Skateboarding Festival Near Del Mar To Feature Competitions, Family Fun

DEL MAR-CARMEL VALLEY, CA — Del Mar and Carmel Valley families looking for a free weekend activity can head north to nearby Encinitas, where the 15th annual Exposure skateboarding festival will bring three days of competitions, activities and entertainment to Encinitas Community Park.

The festival will run Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, at the park's popular Poods Skatepark, 425 S. Santa Fe Drive, a short drive north of Del Mar.

Admission is free, and spectators do not need tickets to attend.

The event celebrates women, girls and nonbinary skateboarders, bringing together rising stars, professional athletes and skateboarding legends for competitions in street, bowl and vert skateboarding.

For Del Mar and Carmel Valley families, the festival offers an opportunity to watch competitive skateboarding up close while introducing younger residents to the sport.

Beyond the competitions, visitors can explore a family-friendly vendor village featuring games, prizes and activities. Food trucks will also be available throughout the event.

Organizers are planning learn-to-skate clinics for participants of various ages and skill levels, giving beginners an opportunity to experience skateboarding in a supportive environment.

The three-day competition schedule includes street qualifying rounds Friday, bowl competitions Saturday and vert competitions and additional street events Sunday.

Friday's street intermediate qualifiers begin at 2 p.m., followed by advanced qualifiers at 3 p.m.

Saturday's schedule includes bowl intermediate competition beginning at 10 a.m., bowl advanced at 11:30 a.m. and bowl open/pro at 2 p.m.

Sunday's events include vert competitions and street finals, with awards scheduled for the afternoon.

Exposure is organized by Exposure Skate, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women, girls and nonbinary individuals through skateboarding, education and community programs.

The festival also supports a charitable cause, with proceeds benefiting programs and resources for survivors of domestic violence.

Among the beneficiaries is the Community Resource Center, a North County nonprofit that provides domestic violence services and other assistance to individuals and families in need.

While spectators can attend without registering, anyone planning to skate must complete an event waiver. Competitors must also register through The Boardr, the event's official competition registration platform.

Organizers encourage participants to complete the required paperwork before arriving.

The festival is open to the public, making it an option for Del Mar and Carmel Valley residents interested in a nearby family outing, whether they plan to compete, learn to skate or simply watch.

For additional information, competition schedules and event updates, visit Exposure Skate's official website.

Skaters can complete the required event waiver or register to compete through The Boardr.