South Gate Action Zone: Where the Energy Never Stops
The South Gate is about to level up! Building on the legacy of the iconic World Roundup Skateboarding Championship, we’re expanding the experience into a full-on festival of movement, music, and jaw-dropping stunts. Whether you’re here for the gravity-defying tricks or the crowd’s pulse, the South Gate Action Stage is your destination for non-stop excitement.
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2025 Performances
Location: South Gate Action Stage
Admission: Included with your Fairgrounds Admission Ticket
Ages: All-ages
What’s Happening:
- Skateboard Stampede – Watch the next era of skateboarding unfold in Alice McKay Arena, where top talent throws down in fierce competitions and electrifying showcases.
- Freestyle Skateboard Throwdown – Top skaters throw down their best tricks in a high-energy freestyle showdown.
- Street Dance Competitions – Feel the rhythm and witness dancers battle it with style, skill, and show-stopping moves.
- BMX Freestyle Demos – Prepare to be blown away by next-level BMX tricks that push the limits of what’s possible on two wheels.
- Live DJ Sets – Keeping the vibe high all day with high-energy beats and live mixes fueling the action.
- Pig Races – Quirky, fun, and fast-paced—catch these little racers in one of the most unexpected highlights of the day.
- Burns The Dragon: Circus Sideshow Extravaganza – a fiery force of nature and one of the wildest acts on tour. From fire-breathing and whip-cracking to juggling and razor-sharp comedy, this show is part sideshow, part stand-up, and 100% unforgettable. Watch Burns in action
Come for the Tricks,
Stay for the Vibe!
Whether you’re a dedicated fan of extreme sports or just looking for a place to soak up the summer vibes, the South Gate Action Stage is where the adrenaline flows and the good times roll. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!
HOW TO GET HERE:
From the centre of the fairgrounds, head south past the carnival rides.
HEADLINE SHOWS & COMPETITIONS
Join Hippie Mike and the HMI Crew inside the Alice McKay building as they set up a wooden skate park for a fun filled weekend of skateboard competitions simply known as the Skateboard Stampede. Open to all ages and skill levels to compete, and fun for everyone to watch.
Skateboard Stampede Skateboard Competition
Warm Up Showcase - Fri May 16th: 6-8pm
Get a look behind the scenes as the competitors take their first runs at the custom-built wood park. This is when the skaters test what’s possible and pull out some tricks that may be too big for competition!
Street Skate Contest - Sat May 17th: 12-5pm
Check out Top Skateboarders from all over the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley as they battle it out on a temporary wooden skate park inside the Alice McKay building and try to win the Cash Prize!! Hosted by Hippie Mike inside the Alice McKay building
Roots of Skate Competition - Sun, May 18: 12-4
Step back into the 1960’s and enjoy an awesome show based on the Roots of Skateboarding as 10 invited skaters compete on wooden plank skateboards in Slalom, Hijump, and Freestyle to try and win the big prize!! Hosted by Hippie Mike and Troy Derrick inside the Alice McKay building
Best Trick Challenge - Mon, May 19: 12-4
Enjoy a series of Fun Best Trick competitions throughout the day as the competitors from Saturday’s Skateboard Stampede contest come back for more chances to win!! Hosted by Hippie Mike inside the Alice McKay building
Come see some of the world’s top freestyle skateboarders compete head-to-head in a new battle format on stage. High-energy and high-stakes competitions will play out multiple times each day. Who will be crowned the ultimate champion at the end of the weekend? Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the excitement!
Showtimes & Schedule
Fri, May 16th – 5:15 | 6:45 | 8:15
Sat, May 17th – 12:30 | 2:45 | 5:15 | 7:00 | 8:15
Fri, May 18th – 12:30 | 2:45 | 5:15 | 7:00 | 8:15
Fri, May 19th – 11:00 | 1:15 | 3:00