OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - June 17, 2008 (Lake Forest, CA) – Until today, the county fair meant cowboys, pigs, horses and sketchy carnies, but this year etnies and many more skateboard brands will be taking over the first weekend of the Orange County Fair! These brands will be in the etnies Festival Village at the OC Fairgrounds during the Maloof Money Cup from July 11-13, 2008:
Black Box
Blitz
CCS
Deluxe
eS
etnies
Girl
NHS
Nixon
Skate One
Spun skateboards
Tum Yeto
World Industries
The etnies Festival Village will also offer live bands playing at the music stage, and tons of free entertaining activities. A few of the highlights are below:
Ryan Sheckler Autograph Signing at etnies Booth
Krux Kickflip Challenge
Jim Bell Skate Area
Carl’s Jr. and Tech Deck Challenge
Wells Fargo Fun Money Tour
NBA Jam Van
The Maloof Money Cup is a three-day festival and U.S. Skateboarding Championship that will take place from July 11-13, 2008 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California during the opening weekend of the OC Fair. The event will include a Men’s and Women’s Pro Street Contest, and a Men’s Pro Vert – and the U.S. Amateur Championships, the Maloof Money Cup boasts the largest purse in the history of professional skateboarding with over $450,000 in prize money, while also setting the benchmark at each prize level. For tickets and additional event information, visit the official web site at maloofmoneycup.com.
About etnies:
Established in 1986, etnies is the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. etnies not only pushed the envelope by creating the first pro model skate shoe, but it pioneered technological advances and changed the face of skateboard footwear forever. Today etnies’ vision is to remain the leading action sports company committed to creating functional products that provide the most style, comfort, durability and protection possible. etnies stays true to its roots by sponsoring a world class team of skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, moto x and BMX athletes and continues its dedication by giving back to each of these communities. For additional information, visit etnies.com.
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