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South End Events: Where Community Meets the Coast

From surf contests and live surfboard shaping to paddle races and ukulele workshops, our events bring together ocean lovers, boardriders, and the South End fam. Whether you’re here for the season or year-round, there’s always something happening on the south end. Come join the fun!

Beach Haven Art Walk

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When: May 31, 2025 from 9am-4pm

Location: Bay Avenue in Beach Haven

Description: This annual event is a crowd pleaser. Browse art the entire length of Bay Ave in town. We will have artists and a band in front of our shop, and special sales happening inside the shop!

Live Surfboard Shaping with Brian Wynn

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When: June 22, 2025 from 10am-3pm

Location: South End Surf ‘N Paddle

Description: The foam will be flying when Brian Wynn returns to work in our shaping bay. Come see this New Jersey legend as he builds the boards for our shop. This is a great time to meet Brian and discuss your custom board order if you’re in the market!

Queen City Bay Classic

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When: June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm (Rain Date: June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm)

Location: Taylor Avenue on the bay side in Beach Haven

Description: Organized by legendary Beach Haven Beach Patrol Nick Gazzillo, this 3-mile race will include mens and womens divisions for single and double VanDuyne Surfboats, SUPs, Prone Paddle Boards, and an Open Division where anything that floats is allowed. Registration is $25 and includes a tee shirt. Registration only happens on the day of the race from 5:15pm-6:15pm. For more information, contact Nick at 732-857-6715.

Live Surfboard Shaping & Back Alley BBQ with Brian Wynn

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When: July 6, 2025 from 10am-3pm

Location: South End Surf ‘N Paddle

Description: The foam will be flying when Brian Wynn returns to work in our shaping bay. Come see this New Jersey legend as he builds the boards for our shop. This is a great time to meet Brian and discuss your custom board order if you’re in the market!