Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion ( Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.
The
date for SkaterAid
2013 has
been set! Mark your calendars for September 29, 2013. SkaterAid
is a local music, art, and skateboarding festival with a colorful
vibe that appeals to a wide variety of people. Small children can
engage in scavenger hunts and games, skateboarders can take
advantage of custom-built ramps and compete for prizes, and adults
can sample a great beer selection while bidding on unique artwork
made from used skateboards. And all of the above can jam out to music
from local bands.
SkaterAid recently announced the band lineup for the 2013 festival. The talented headliner for 2013 is local favorite - Forje. Returning for their second year, My Homework Ate My Dog will get the party started. The crowd will then get their hip-hop on when Michael Crespo takes the SkaterAid stage by storm followed by a talented group of musicians from Conyers - The Same Mistakes. Don't miss this rockin’ remarkable lineup at SkaterAid 2013!
Although SkaterAid is a lot of fun, there is a meaningful history behind the event. SkaterAid was started in 2005 to celebrate the life of Ian Wochatz, a Decatur teen and avid skateboarder who succumbed to brain cancer on July 4, 2005 at age 15. Since then, SkaterAid has provided a place for young people to celebrate their youth, whether flying through the air on a board, playing music, or hanging out with friends.
Since 2007, all funds raised from the event have been donated to the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children to support families who are dealing with the tragedy of pediatric cancer. In 2012, SkaterAid raised nearly $27,000 for this worthy cause. Several area businesses have pitched in to support the event over the years, such as Brick Store Pub which provides food and beverages for the event and displays the skateboard art for several weeks prior to SkaterAid. Guitar Decatursponsored the 2013 music stage, and Stratosphere Skate Shop provides the ramps, decks, and prizes as well as publicity and oversight of the skating portion of the event.
This event has grown to become a tradition in Decatur which volunteers, artists, and locals look forward to every September. We hope to see you there!
SKATERAID
EVENT
INFO: http://www.skateraid.net/
Skateboarding,
Art and Music Festival
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013
2-7PM
109
New Street
One Block West of the Avondale MARTA Station off College Avenue
$10 - Adults
$5 - Students
One Block West of the Avondale MARTA Station off College Avenue
$10 - Adults
$5 - Students
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