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Beach 'N Boards Fest returns to Cocoa Beach for Spring Break 2023

Ron Jon Beach ‘N Boards Fest is the nation’s premiere FREE active lifestyle Spring Break destination since 2013, and it's back for Spring Break 2023, bigger than ever before!


With almost every type of boarding sport under the sun and more, the Ron Jon Beach ‘N Boards Fest is happening at Shepard Park, Cocoa Beach, from Wednesday, March 8 until Sunday, March 12.


Beach 'N Boards Fest returns to Cocoa Beach for Spring Break 2023

Surfing, wakeboarding, skateboarding, paddle boarding, a kayak and SUP fishing tournament, foil racing, beach volleyball, 5K beach run, incredible music, meet & greets, vendors, food trucks and so much more.


This free event is the ONLY way to start Spring Break on the Space Coast!


Beach 'N Boards Fest returns to Cocoa Beach for Spring Break 2023

Highlights include surf competitions in four major categories: men's and women's pro, and men's and women's junior pro, with the finals on Sunday.


There will be the state's largest kayak fishing tournament and, new this year, a one-mile open water swim, and SUP/paddle races.


There is also the state's largest high school beach volleyball tournament, plus a foil surf event, a Roxy 5K beach run, a sold-out yoga session with 200 entries, and men's and women's skateboard competitions on a half-pipe in the parking lot area.


Beach 'N Boards Fest returns to Cocoa Beach for Spring Break 2023

2023 Schedule of Events:


Wednesday

7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Ron Jon/Quiksilver/Roxy surf competitions


Thursday

7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Ron Jon/Quiksilver/Roxy surf competitions


Friday

7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Ron Jon/Quiksilver/Roxy surf competitions

10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Billabong wakeboard demos

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Foil Surf racing practice

1 p.m.: Ron Jon Women’s Bangers 4 Bucks skate contest

1 p.m.-3 p.m.: Quiksilver Boardriders Club Surf-Off

3 p.m.: RVCA Men’s Bangers 4 Bucks skate contest


Saturday:

6 a.m.-3 p.m.: Tobacco Free Florida SUP & Kayak Fishing Tournament

7 a.m.: Roxy 5K Run/Walk

7:30 a.m.: 4 p.m.: Ron Jon/Quiksilver/Roxy surf competitions

8:30 a.m.: Roxy Beachy Yoga

9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Oakley/Reef Beach Volleyball High School Challenge

9 a.m.: Foil Surf races begin

Noon: Volcom sea oat planting

1 p.m.: Ron Jon Women’s Bangers 4 Bucks skate contest

1 p.m.: Billabong wakeboard demos

1 p.m.: Foil Surf races quarterfinals (approx.)

3 p.m.: RVCA Men’s Bangers 4 Bucks skate contest

3 p.m.: Foil Surf races finals (approx.)


Sunday

7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Ron Jon/Quiksilver/Roxy surf competitions

8 a.m.: FL Sports Foundation Open Water Swim (at Cocoa Beach Country Club)

9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Oakley/Reef Beach Volleyball High School Challenge

9 a.m.: FL Sports Foundation SUP and Paddle Races (at Cocoa Beach Country Club)

9 a.m.: Billabong wakeboard demos

Noon: Lift Foils Expression Session (approx.)

Noon-1:30 p.m.: Grind For Life Kids’ Skate Clinic

1:45 p.m.-3 p.m.: Open skate


Beach 'N Boards Fest returns to Cocoa Beach for Spring Break 2023

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