A Day of Sunshine, Surf, and Celebration at the Oldest House
Good times were had by all for yesterday’s Oldest City Surf Celebration. This celebration was held at the Surf Museum located in the Oldest House, in the heart of the Nation’s Oldest City. This inaugural event was held by Maya Whitfield, a current Flagler College student. Whitfield is pursuing her degree in marketing, but proved her skills as an events coordinator.
The goal of this event was to celebrate the unique surf culture in St. Augustine and the individuals who foster that culture. Local surf shops exhibited curated styles on the runway, showcased by shop employees and students. Sponsors included the Surf Station, the Surf Stop, and Mangrove Surf Shop.
To kick off the event, models strutted their stuff on the runway shaded by the beautiful grounds of the Oldest House complex. Then guests were invited to explore the vendor’s village, where local makers and artists shared their work. While guests perused local goods, Orlando-based band Kicking Dandelions jammed for all to enjoy.
Guests were welcomed inside St. Augustine’s only surf museum, curated by the St. Augustine Historical Society. The interactive museum interprets over fifty oral histories, includes hundreds of historical images, artifacts, memorabilia, trophies and more. Here, the movers and shakers who formed surf culture in the state are honored. Including the Surf Station’s own Tory Strange as well as former employees and team riders Gabe Kling, Ross Howatt, Chris Ropero, Zander Morton, and more.
The Oldest City Surf Celebration was an event that highlighted the unique styles that foster such a rich surf community. After last night’s success, we’re all looking forward to another event at St. Augustine’s first surf museum, Surf Culture.
