Havana Skate Festival CANCELLED

CANCELLED

This three-day celebration will feature various workshops with internationally renowned athletes, skateboarding demos and clinics, speaking panels of renowned cultural experts, photography and art exhibitions, and music performances.

About

Cuba Skate, a Washington, D.C. based non-profit organization, is excited to announce its upcoming 10-Year Anniversary Symposium and the first ever Havana Skate Festival. This three-day celebration will feature various workshops with internationally renowned skateboarders, demos and clinics, best trick contests, speaking panels of cultural experts, photography and art exhibitions, and musical performances. Join us for an opportunity to skate and experience an island like no other!

Registration

This event is open to anyone.

Registration is $150 online and supports Cuba Skate and its mission. No payments will be accepted in Cuba, or after October 7.

RSVP here to attend OR via AirBnB Experiences. Refunds are completely okay if you can't make it, email Info@CubaSkate.com for a refund.

Schedule

Friday, October 9th
Estudio 50 Warehouse Space
- 8pm - 10pm: Opening Reception Photo Show and open skating
- Picnic tables, ledges, and benches made from recycled plastics provided by Keen Ramps
Saturday, October 10th
Estudio 50 Warehouse Space
- 11am - 3pm: Art, woodworking, and photography workshops
- 11am - 2pm: Open skating
- 2pm - 3pm: Best Trick Contest
Saturday Evening
Fabrica de Arte Cubano (Chosen as one of Time's Top 10 Venues Worldwide in 2019)
- 6pm: Panel on Community Impact and Benefits of Skateboarding
- 8pm: Musical performances
Sunday, October 11th
Ciudad Libertad DIY Skatepark
- 11am - 12:30pm: Open skating and walking tour of the build to view the last four years of progress
- 12:30pm - 1pm: Best Trick Contest
Sunday Evening
Galeria Taller Gorria, San Isidro, Old Havana (Wynwood-like neighborhood full of murals, galleries, and bars/restaurants)
- 4pm - 5:30pm: Open skating and live mural painting
- 5:30 - 6pm: Best Trick Contest
- 6pm - 9pm: Closing Ceremony and musical performances

About Cuba Skate

Cuba Skate, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in D.C., LA, and Havana. Our mission is to support the evolution of skateboarding in Cuba, build local communities and international connections, and cultivate youth through sport.