X Games Ventura 2024 is set to make a triumphant return to California, promising an even more immersive and exciting festival experience. Get ready for thrilling competitions, special musical performances, art installations, cultural activations, and mouthwatering food trucks. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
X Games Ventura 2024: An Immersive Festival Experience
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X Games Ventura 2024 is set to make a triumphant return to the shores of Ventura, California from June 28 to 30, promising an even more immersive and exciting festival experience. Last year's event drew in over 50,000 fans, with tickets and merchandise selling out. Building on this success, X Games Ventura 2024 will feature a full-fledged festival experience complete with special musical guest performances, art installations, cultural activations, immersive brand experiences, and a mouthwatering selection of California's favorite food trucks.
All general admission tickets will grant access to competition viewing on a first-come, first-served basis, as well as entry to all musical performances (lineup to be announced later).
Rich Bigge, the Vice President of live events at X Games, expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response from fans, stating that their enthusiasm helped shape an unforgettable festival experience that is bigger and better than ever. This year's event will be double the size, accommodating expanded entertainment and musical performances, improved viewing options, new medaled events, and interactive fan experiences.
Exclusive Experiences and Unforgettable Interactions
For the first time ever, fans will have the opportunity to engage with their favorite athletes through exclusive and unforgettable experiences. These include happy hour sessions with X Games icons, breakfast with the athletes, and the chance to skate or ride the X Games courses. This unprecedented access will undoubtedly create lasting memories for fans.
Championing the Progression of Women's Sports
X Games is also committed to championing the progression of women's sports. In Ventura, Women's BMX Park will make its debut as a medaled event, featuring a field of invited riders that includes several Olympians, such as Team USA's Hannah Roberts, who won silver at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Additionally, Women's Skateboard Vert Best Trick will also make its debut, allowing talented young skater Reese Nelson to showcase her impressive bag of tricks.
Returning Gold Medalists and Record-Breaking Athletes
The gold medalists from Ventura 2023 have already received their invites to this year's event. This includes rising stars like Arisa Trew and Chloe Covell in Skateboarding, Kevin Peraza and Ryan Williams in BMX, and Colby Raha, who holds the Moto X High Air record at an impressive 56 feet. These athletes will undoubtedly bring their A-game to X Games Ventura, aiming to push the boundaries of their respective sports and achieve new milestones.
Tony Hawk, a 10-time gold medalist and telecast host for X Games, emphasized the significance of the event, stating that X Games is where athletes choose to showcase their most innovative tricks and progressive runs. He believes that this summer will be monumental for action sports, with Ventura being the witness to history in the making.
Ventura: The Perfect Host for X Games
Ventura, with its beautiful beaches and ocean breeze, is thrilled to welcome back X Games athletes and fans for another epic summer of firsts. Marlyss Auster, the President and CEO of Visit Ventura, expressed her excitement for the event and the celebration happening in their beach town.
An Unforgettable Festival Experience
As X Games Ventura approaches, action sports enthusiasts can look forward to an incredible festival experience, witnessing awe-inspiring performances, and being a part of the progression of action sports. This event will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on both athletes and fans alike.