US Open of Surfing, the ultimate beach sports event on Orange County beaches each summer was held Saturday, July 31 to Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. The entire event is free to watch and includes give-aways, games, Surfers Village with a drum circle, and an amazing line up of concerts.  2011  US Open dates: July 30 - Aug 7. Among the bands performing free on the beach, enjoy Switchfoot with surfer Timmy Curran, Weezer and many more.

Here's the score: Tuesday, August 3 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cold War Kids preceded by The Soft Pack Wednesday August 4 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Bedouin Soundclash preceded by Iration Thursday August 5 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Switchfoot preceded by Timmy Curran Friday, August 6 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cobra Starship preceded by Street Drum Corps Saturday, August 7 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Weezer preceded by Hot Hot Heat Top musical acts will join the world's best action sports athletes for five days of free concerts on the sands of Huntington Beach, California for the 2010 US Open of Surfing. From August 3rd through August 7th, the following bands will conclude each day's competition.

The U.S. Open of Surfing presented by Hurley, Nike 6.0 and Converse is an action sports festival that brings together athletes from the worlds of surf, BMX and skate for a week of competition, art, fashion and music –all against the backdrop of the famed Huntington Beach Pier. From July 31 to August 8, 500 world-class athletes compete before more than 500,000 spectators. All of the action is accessible live on usopenofsurfing.com.

 

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