The inaugural surfing festival for the Great Lakes will be held on August 18 at Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon, Michigan. Organizer Joe Bidawid, a former professional windsurfer, says that all watersport enthusiasts — including surfers, stand-up paddleboarders, kayakers, windsurfers and more — are more than welcome to attend the Great Lakes Surf Festival. (Even couchsurfers are welcome to join the fun!) The one-day fest will feature workshops, free lessons, product demos, races, paddleboard yoga and a wave generator. Attendees will be able to purchase food, drinks and merchandise. Those who want the full outdoors experience can sign up for tent camping on Lake Michigan beach on the nights of August 17-18. Visit GreatLakesSurfFestival.com.
