Outdoor SoCal

Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari 2025
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-02 | Truckhaven, 2098 Frontage Road, Thermal, California, 92217, United States
The Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari is an annual off-roading event held by the Tierra Del Sol Four-Wheel Drive Club, one of the oldest off-roading clubs in the United States. It’s the longest-running 4×4 driving event on the West Coast.
Desert Safari typically takes place in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which is home to Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreational Area, a large portion of the desert set aside for off-road activities. The event usually offers a central festival, camping and organized off-roading trail runs.

You can find out more at the event website and by registering for email updates. Also, check out their Facebook group.

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2025 - San Diego
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-02
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings a selection of films from the annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival to audiences around the world. Known for highlighting stories of exploration, outdoor adventure, and environmental issues, the tour stops in hundreds of locations across more than 40 countries each year.

The films, which range from extreme sports to conservation efforts, are selected from the festival’s lineup of award-winning entries and audience favorites. Featuring stories from diverse landscapes and cultures, the tour offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of adventurers, athletes, and storytellers.
Tour stops in Southern California for 2025 include:
January 24–25, 2025
San Luis Obispo, CA – Live to Play
📞 (509) 951-6793
📧 slo.banff@mountaingear.com
February 21–22, 2025
Redlands, CA – San Gorgonio Wilderness Association
📞 (909) 382-2906
📧 sgwa@earthlink.net
February 28 – March 2, 2025
Santa Cruz, CA – University of California Santa Cruz – Adventure Rec
📞 (831) 459-2806
📧 adventurerec@ucsc.edu
March 1–2, 2025
San Diego, CA – Great Adventure Productions
📧 gapspecialevents@gmail.com
March 4, 2025
Pasadena, CA – California Institute of Technology, Caltech Alpine Club
📞 (626) 395-4652
📧 cseeger@caltech.edu
March 5–6, 2025
Santa Barbara, CA – UCSB Arts & Lectures
📞 (805) 893-3535
📧 info@artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
March 7–8, 2025
Encinitas, CA – Great Adventure Productions
📧 gapspecialevents@gmail.com
March 11–12, 2025
Costa Mesa, CA – Orange Coast College Library
📞 (714) 432-0202 ext. 21058
📧 cmorgan@occ.cccd.edu
April 4–5, 2025
Chico, CA – A.S. Adventure Outings & Chico Performances
📞 (530) 898-6333
📧 ubocustomersupport@csuchico.edu
April 3–5, 2026
Downieville, CA – Sierra County Arts Council
📞 (530) 961-2188
📧 info@sierracountyartscouncil.org

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2025 - Pasadena
2025-03-04
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings a selection of films from the annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival to audiences around the world. Known for highlighting stories of exploration, outdoor adventure, and environmental issues, the tour stops in hundreds of locations across more than 40 countries each year.

The films, which range from extreme sports to conservation efforts, are selected from the festival’s lineup of award-winning entries and audience favorites. Featuring stories from diverse landscapes and cultures, the tour offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of adventurers, athletes, and storytellers.
Tour stops in Southern California for 2025 include:
January 24–25, 2025
San Luis Obispo, CA – Live to Play
📞 (509) 951-6793
📧 slo.banff@mountaingear.com
February 21–22, 2025
Redlands, CA – San Gorgonio Wilderness Association
📞 (909) 382-2906
📧 sgwa@earthlink.net
February 28 – March 2, 2025
Santa Cruz, CA – University of California Santa Cruz – Adventure Rec
📞 (831) 459-2806
📧 adventurerec@ucsc.edu
March 1–2, 2025
San Diego, CA – Great Adventure Productions
📧 gapspecialevents@gmail.com
March 4, 2025
Pasadena, CA – California Institute of Technology, Caltech Alpine Club
📞 (626) 395-4652
📧 cseeger@caltech.edu
March 5–6, 2025
Santa Barbara, CA – UCSB Arts & Lectures
📞 (805) 893-3535
📧 info@artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
March 7–8, 2025
Encinitas, CA – Great Adventure Productions
📧 gapspecialevents@gmail.com
March 11–12, 2025
Costa Mesa, CA – Orange Coast College Library
📞 (714) 432-0202 ext. 21058
📧 cmorgan@occ.cccd.edu

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2025 - Santa Barbara
2025-03-05 - 2025-03-06

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2025 - Encinitas
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-08

Arc'teryx Backcountry Academy - Mammoth
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-09
The Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy, held in Mammoth, California, is a three-day program focused on mountain skills education, including touring, ski mountaineering, and avalanche safety. The Academy features clinics led by experienced mountain guides and athletes, tailored for varying skill levels in backcountry techniques and mountain safety. Each evening, attendees gather for films, music, and talks centered on mountain culture. Arc’teryx Academies are known for their emphasis on accessible mountain education, community, and respect for natural spaces.

Key Dates:

Clinic Line-Up Release: November 19, 2024
Clinics On Sale: November 27, 2004
Clinic Dates: March 7-9, 2025

Burton Mystery Series Banked Slalom - Bear Mountain
2025-03-08 | Big Bear Mountain Resort, 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315, United States
The Burton Mystery Series is a global snowboarding event emphasizing community and progression through inclusive banked slalom races. Open to riders of all ages and skill levels, each event features product giveaways, athlete demonstrations, and social gatherings like BBQs or après-ski hangouts. The primary focus is on fostering a fun and welcoming environment rather than competition.

The Bear Mountain event is the only one taking places in California in 2025.

To participate, it’s recommended to register in advance through the official Burton website, as spots may be limited. Even if you don’t plan to compete, attending the event offers opportunities to engage with the snowboarding community, watch professional athletes, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2025 - Costa Mesa
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-12
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings a selection of films from the annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival to audiences around the world. Known for highlighting stories of exploration, outdoor adventure, and environmental issues, the tour stops in hundreds of locations across more than 40 countries each year.

The films, which range from extreme sports to conservation efforts, are selected from the festival’s lineup of award-winning entries and audience favorites. Featuring stories from diverse landscapes and cultures, the tour offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of adventurers, athletes, and storytellers.
Tour stops in Southern California for 2025 include:
January 24–25, 2025
San Luis Obispo, CA – Live to Play
📞 (509) 951-6793
📧 slo.banff@mountaingear.com
February 21–22, 2025
Redlands, CA – San Gorgonio Wilderness Association
📞 (909) 382-2906
📧 sgwa@earthlink.net
February 28 – March 2, 2025
Santa Cruz, CA – University of California Santa Cruz – Adventure Rec
📞 (831) 459-2806
📧 adventurerec@ucsc.edu
March 1–2, 2025
San Diego, CA – Great Adventure Productions
📧 gapspecialevents@gmail.com
March 4, 2025
Pasadena, CA – California Institute of Technology, Caltech Alpine Club
📞 (626) 395-4652
📧 cseeger@caltech.edu
March 5–6, 2025
Santa Barbara, CA – UCSB Arts & Lectures
📞 (805) 893-3535
📧 info@artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
March 7–8, 2025
Encinitas, CA – Great Adventure Productions
📧 gapspecialevents@gmail.com
March 11–12, 2025
Costa Mesa, CA – Orange Coast College Library
📞 (714) 432-0202 ext. 21058
📧 cmorgan@occ.cccd.edu
April 3–5, 2026
Downieville, CA – Sierra County Arts Council
📞 (530) 961-2188
📧 info@sierracountyartscouncil.org

Elevation Mammoth
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-16 | Mammoth Mountain, 10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
Elevation Mammoth is an annual LGBTQ+ ski event held at Mammoth Mountain Resort in California. Founded in 2003 by event producer Tom Whitman, it is one of the largest gay ski weeks in North America. The event typically takes place in March and spans several days, featuring daytime skiing and snowboarding, as well as nighttime social events, parties, and entertainment.
Elevation Mammoth attracts a diverse crowd from around the world and is known for its inclusive and festive atmosphere. The event offers a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to enjoy winter sports and connect with others. For the most up-to-date information on event dates, schedules, and ticketing, you can visit the official Elevation Mammoth website or contact Mammoth Mountain Resort directly.

Flash Foxy Climbing Festival
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16 | Tri County Fairgrounds, 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
2025The Flash Foxy Climbing Festival is a climbing festival that take place in Bishop, California. This annual event, nestled in the stunning Eastern Sierras, is a gathering of women and genderqueer climbers of all levels. The festival will feature a variety of activities, including climbing clinics, workshops, panel discussions, and social events.
The focus of the festival is on fostering a welcoming and inclusive community. Organizers are committed to providing a safe and respectful space for all participants. In addition to climbing, the event will highlight environmental stewardship through volunteer projects and educational presentations.
Flash Foxy also holds a trad climbing festival in fall, which most recently was held in New Hampshire.

Overland Expo Southern California
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-16 | Orange County Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA, United States
Overland Expo SoCal is a large overlanding event in Costa Mesa, California, that features several days of vendor exhibits, demonstrations, classes, and community activities. The organizers host several other versions of the expo in other parts of the country, in Arizona, Colorado, Washington and Virginia.
The event featured over 250 exhibitors and offers attendees more than 100 hours of educational programming, ranging from essential skills in the Overland Essentials Area to outdoor cooking demonstrations in the Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion. The event includes a DIY & Showcase Area, where visitors can explore customized vehicles and builds, along with opportunities to participate in roundtable discussions.
The Oasis Bar & Food Court provides space for casual gatherings, while evening activities include a Happy Hour from 5pm to 7pm, followed by a charity raffle hosted by the Overland Expo Foundation, which supports conservation initiatives and public land access.

Sage Brush Safari 2025
2025-03-29 08:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corral Canyon, Fred Canyon Rd, Pine Valley, CA, 91962, United States
The Sagebrush Safari is a mountain bike event featuring a number of different courses held at Corral Canyon and Lake Moreno in Cleveland National Forest in eastern San Diego County.
Organized by Quick n’ Dirty Racing, the race passed through multi-use trails and public roads in a remote mountainous region of Southern California.
The main race is a 27-mile cross-country course held at Corral Canyon. The event also typically includes additional cross-country lengths, gravel courses, and E-bike division and kids rides.

Van's Jacks Surfboards Pro Contest
2025-04-03 - 2025-04-06
Surf City USA shifts into contest mode each spring when the Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro lands on the south side of Huntington Beach Pier. Sanctioned as a Men’s and Women’s QS 4,000 stop on the World Surf League’s North America Qualifying Series, the event dangles 4,000 valuable ranking points—often the first big haul of the season—at surfers looking to climb toward the Challenger Series and, ultimately, the Championship Tour.
Huntington’s peaky beach‑break wedges and long-running lefts create a high‑performance canvas that consistently draws a mix of rising phenoms and seasoned tour vets. Over the years, champions have ranged from future world‑title contenders like Caitlin Simmers to Championship Tour mainstays such as Nat Young, Sawyer Lindblad, Crosby Colapinto, Keanu Asing, Lucca Mesinas, and Kirra Pinkerton—underscoring the contest’s reputation as a launchpad for the sport’s next big names.
Beyond the action in the lineup, the shoreline turns into a mini‑festival: live commentary from the pier, sponsor activations and games, board‑swap vibes at Jack’s pop‑ups, and plenty of ice‑cold beer.

Tough Mudder Los Angeles 2025
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06 | Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, CA, United States
Tough Mudder returns to Southern California in 2025, bringing its rugged obstacle course challenge to Glen Helen Raceway. Nestled at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, this course offers scenic views, intense elevation changes, and over 20 epic obstacles designed to test your strength, endurance, and teamwork.
Races include:

Tough Mudder Classic: 15+ kilometers, 20+ obstacles.
Tough Mudder 5K: 12+ obstacles.
Tough Mudder Infinity: Push your limits with multiple laps.
Spectators: Join the action in Mudder Village.

Special discounts are available for military and first responders, and group packages offer savings for teams of 10 or more.

About Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder events are endurance challenges that combine distance running with obstacle course elements, designed to test participants’ physical strength, mental resilience, and collaborative spirit. Each course features a variety of obstacles, including walls to climb, mud pits to traverse, and ice baths to endure, all aimed at pushing individuals to their limits.
Unlike traditional races, Tough Mudder places a strong emphasis on teamwork. Participants are encouraged to help one another overcome obstacles, fostering a sense of camaraderie rather than competition. Events range from 5K to 15K or more, accommodating varying levels of fitness and experience.
These events also include spectator-friendly areas known as Mudder Villages, where attendees can watch the action and enjoy food, drinks, and other activities.

Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride San Diego 2025
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-27 | Draft Republic, 255 Redel Rd, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
The San Diego Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride is a hard-core mountain bike ride that takes place in North County San Diego, inspired by European one-day cycling races.
Part race, part festival, the three-day event will feature a variety of race classes and lengths, as well as dozens of vendors and activities in the festival area.
Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride Routes and Divisions:
The centerpiece of the event is the BWR itself, which is distinguished by its combination of paved and off-road segments. Participants can choose from multiple distances:

The full “Waffle” course is an arduous 207-kilometer (128.7 miles) ride, featuring approximately 10,500 feet of climbing, with 84 kilometers (52 miles) of off-road terrain.
The “Wafer” route offers a mid-distance challenge at 127 kilometers (79 miles), including around 6,500 feet of climbing and a greater proportion of off-road sections.
For newer participants or those preferring a shorter distance, the “WANNA” course covers 70 kilometers (43.7 miles) and includes the formidable “Muur van Dubbelberg” climb, providing a condensed yet authentic taste of the event’s challenges.

Cycling Expo
Accompanying the race is the Canyon Pure Cycling Expo, commencing on Friday at North City, San Marcos. This gathering is expected to be San Diego’s largest annual cycling-related event, bringing together enthusiasts from across the spectrum.
Proceeds from the event are dedicated to the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, supporting the local mountain biking community.
This older video about the event gives you a flavor for it:

Archipelago Ride 2025
2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Gravity Heights Brewing, 9920 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
The Archipelago Ride, organized by the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, is a unique mountain biking festival that takes riders on a journey through several trail systems in San Diego. This year’s event will be held on April 6, 2024, and features two challenging rides: the Full Arch and the Half Arch. The event was rescheduled from an April date.
Full Arch Ride:

Distance: Approximately 45 miles
Elevation Gain: Almost 4500 feet
Route: A point-to-point epic from San Marcos to Gravity Heights Brewing in Mira Mesa

Half Arch Ride:

Distance: Approximately 24 miles
Elevation Gain: Over 1800 feet
Route: A point-to-point ride from Black Mountain Open Space Park to Gravity Heights Brewing in Mira Mesa
Electric mountain bikes are allowed on the Half Arch

Both rides are designed for intermediate riders with appropriate conditioning, and require riders to tackle serious terrain and elevation gains. The ride concludes with a Finish Line Luau held at Gravity Heights Brewing in Mira Mesa, where riders can socialize, enjoy food and drinks, and celebrate their accomplishments.
Note: Registration for the Archipelago Ride fills up quickly, so it’s recommended to sign up early to secure a spot.
Here’s a video from SDMBA video from the 2022 ride:

Big Bear Spartan Race
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18 | Big Bear Mountain Resort, 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315, United States
The Big Bear Spartan Race is set to take place at the Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake, CA. This event is part of the Spartan Trifecta Weekend and features various race formats designed to challenge participants of different skill levels.
The event will include the following races:

Spartan Sprint (5K): This is the shortest course with 20 obstacles and a significant elevation gain of 1732 feet. It serves as an introduction to the Spartan race world.
Spartan Super (10K): A more challenging course with 25 obstacles, set in rugged terrain and high-altitude.
Spartan Beast (21K): This is a grueling 21K course with 30 obstacles, designed to test both physical strength and mental toughness.
Spartan Kids Race: Catered to children aged 4-13, this race offers different distances based on age, allowing young Spartans to experience the thrill of the race,

Spectator passes are available for those who wish to watch the event. Additionally, the weekend offers a chance for participants to complete the Spartan Trifecta by finishing the Sprint, Super, and Beast races.
Located at Big Bear Mountain Resort, the venue is known for its challenging climbs, taking participants as high as 8,200 feet above sea level. Besides the race, the area offers a range of entertainment, local culture, food, and lodging options.
The Spartan Race is a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty, ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances. These races are known for their physically and mentally challenging obstacles, which test a participant’s endurance, strength, and agility.
Here’s a video from a past race:

Big Bear Jeep Jamboree 2025
2025-05-22 - 2025-05-25 | Big Bear Lake Elks Lodge, 40611 Village Drive 92315, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315, United States
Off-roading festival that offers a range of group trail outings for off-roading enthusiasts in the San Bernadino mountains. The 2025 Jeep Jamboree in Big Bear Lake, California, is an offroading festival that offers a range of trail outings for offroading enthusiasts in the San Bernadino mountains.

The event tackles a range of trails, from moderate to difficult, offering options for a range of vehicles and driving skills. If you have a stock vehicle, you’ll go on appropriately rated trails, and, similarly, heavily modified vehicles can tackle more challenging trails.

About Big Bear Jeep Jamboree

Jeep Jamborees are outdoor adventure events that bring together outdoor enthusiasts and their Jeep 4×4 vehicles. Originating back in 1953, the Jeep Jamborees have a long history and tradition of providing participants with an off-road experience like no other. The Big Bear Jeep Jamboree is a prime example of this, offering participants a journey back in time to California’s Wild West.

Retrace the Steps of Miners and Loggers

Participants in the Big Bear Jeep Jamboree will travel along mining and logging trails used 165 years ago during the gold rush era. The rock-and-boulder-strewn trails offer incredible views of Big Bear Lake and California’s High Desert. Participants will cross streams where miners used to pan for gold and traverse the mountain’s edge for breathtaking views.

A Tradition Dating Back to 1953

The first-ever Jeep Jamboree was organized by 4×4 pioneer Mark A. Smith in 1953. He journeyed across the Sierra Nevada Mountains using the old Rubicon Trail. The following year, Willys Motors, the manufacturer of Jeep vehicles, became involved with the adventure and Jeep Jamborees have been an off-road tradition ever since.

Mandatory Requirements and Restrictions

To participate in the Big Bear Jeep Jamboree, participants must have tow points and CB radios are strongly encouraged. Jeeps with tires over 40 inches will not be allowed to attend the jamboree and will be turned away at vehicle evaluation. No refund will be provided. For more information on COVID-19 and how the jamboree is handling the situation, participants are encouraged to visit the Jeep Jamborees website.

Switchfoot Bro-Am 2025
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-21
The Switchfoot Bro-Am is an annual surfing and music festival held in San Diego that raises money to provide grants to organizations that provide services to homeless, at-risk and disadvantaged youth.
The summer festival is two events a benefit party and a concert/beach party. The benefit party brings together professional athletes, musicians, artists, and philanthropists to raise money for the charity.
In 2025, the Benefit Party will is planed for Jun 19 and the Beach Fest will be held on June 21.

US Open of Surfing 2025
2025-07-23 - 2025-08-06
The U.S. Open of Surfing is a week‑long contest staged each summer on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier in California. It serves as a qualification stop on the World Surf League pathway—classified as a QS 10,000 (now Challenger‑Series) event—where competitors collect points toward the Championship Tour. Although IMG has produced the meet since 2000, its roots reach back to 1959, when it debuted as the West Coast Surfing Championship before adopting the U.S. Open name in 1994.
The event footprint extends well beyond the surf zone: vert‑ramp skate and BMX exhibitions, a sponsor and vendor village, athlete signings, yoga sessions, and occasional ticketed evening concerts run alongside the daytime heats, which remain free to attend. Shade is scarce and parking around the pier fills quickly, so its a good idea to arrive early, pack sun protection, and consider bikes or rideshare.
Across nine days the event typically draws crowds approaching half a million and, according to local estimates, generates more than $21 million in direct spending for Orange County. After more than six decades it has become a fixture on Huntington Beach’s calendar—part proving ground for emerging professional surfers, part midsummer gathering for the broader action‑sports community.

Huntington Beach Longboard Classic 2025
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-30
The Huntington Beach Longboard Classic is a longboard‑only contest held each summer on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. Now a regular stop on the World Surf League Longboard Tour, it features separate men’s and women’s draws where competitors collect ranking points while demonstrating traditional footwork and noseriding. Spectators can watch free of charge from the pier or the sand, and the beach footprint remains smaller and more laid‑back than the nearby shortboard events.
The event window generally lands in early August, with heats running about 8 a.m.–5 p.m. across four days as part of the broader U.S. Open of Surfing festival. Shade is limited and parking around the pier fills quickly, so visitors are encouraged to arrive early, pack sun protection, and consider bikes or rideshare. Every heat is streamed live on the WSL website and app for those following from afar.

Bike the Bay 2025
2025-08-24
Bike the Bay is an annual fun ride where riders cruise around San Diego Bay and cross over San Diego’s iconic Coronado Bay Bridge.

The 25-mile ride is open to everyone, non-competitive, and mostly flat, making it accessible for riders of a wide range of fitness levels. San Diego Mountain Biking Association also hosts an optional off-road option of the ride, an 8-mile loop around the Otay Valley Regional Park.

Bike the Bay Route

The ride starts and finishes at Embarcadero Marina Park in downtown San Diego. Riders follow Bayshore Bikeway and travel through the towns of National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, and Coronado along the route.

For the mountain bike option, mountain bikes or cross bikes are recommended as there is gravel and loose dirt on this optional route. Proceeds from off-road option go to SDMBA to help improve trail access for mountain biking around San Diego County.

Sand Sports Super Show 2025
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | Orange Count Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States
The Sand Sports Super Show is an annual off-road expo that takes place at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California, typically held in September. Organized by Bonnier Corporation, the event is the world’s largest expo dedicated to dune and dirt sports.
This three-day event gathers hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees, showcasing various sand rails, ATVs, UTVs/Side x Sides, and related accessories and apparel. It provides a platform for enthusiasts to explore the latest in off-road sports technology and gear. Exhibitors at the event include manufacturers of vehicles, safety gear, and performance parts, along with various service providers from the sand sports industry.
The show not only highlights the products but also serves as a networking hub for both trade professionals and recreational users, offering numerous opportunities for attendees to engage directly with leading brands and experts in the field. The event is also known for its dynamic atmosphere with live demonstrations and interactive sessions, making it a notable date in the calendar for anyone passionate about sand and off-road sports​

The Boardroom International Surfboard Show 2025
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA, United States
The Boardroom International Surfboard Show is an annual event held in Del Mar, California, focused on the history, craft, and culture of surfboard making.
The Board Room Surf Show attracts surf enthusiasts from all over the world and provides a platform for surfboard shapers, manufacturers, and designers to showcase their products and interact with surfers, fans, and industry professionals. Attendees can expect to see a wide range of surfboards, from classic longboards to high-performance shortboards, and everything in between.
In addition to surfboard displays, the event features live shaping demonstrations, seminars, and workshops on surfboard design and technology, surfboard auctions, and a swap meet. The show also includes an art exhibit showcasing surf-inspired artwork, photography, and memorabilia.
The Board Room Surf Show is a great opportunity for surfers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals to come together to share their passion for the sport and stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in surfboard design and technology.

Filthy Fifty Mountain Bike Race 2025
2025-10-25
The Annual Filthy 50+ mountain bike race takes place in San Diego and travels through various sections of San Dieguito River Park and Black Mountain Park. The race offers two different lengths, 30 miles, and 50 miles.

Organized by Quick n’ Dirty Mountain Bike Racing, the ride is suitable for all skill levels and is fully marked with pink flags and red arrows. There are two courses: a 30-mile ride and a 50+ mile ride that continues on to the Black Mountain Park area where riders will encounter a lollipop and new trails. Fully stocked feed stations will be placed throughout the course to keep riders fueled up.

There will also be a kid’s ride supported by Team Quick n’ Dirty, and awards will be given out immediately following the ride. Riders are reminded to pay attention to other riders, hikers, and horseback riders on the trails, especially when riding the switchbacks portion of the course.

Here’s the full list of classes:

Expert Men Open – 50+ Miles

Expert Women Open – 50+ Miles

Sport Men Open – 50+ Miles

Sport Women Open – 50+ Miles

Beginner Men Open – 50+ Miles

Beginner Women Open – 50+ Miles

Single Speed Open – 50+ Miles

Drop Bar Open (Gravel/CX/Road) – 50+ Miles

Big Boned (200+) – 50+ Miles

55+ Men/Women Open – 50+ Miles

30 Mile Ride Open – 30 miles

30 Mile Ride School Boy 12-15

30 Mile Ride School Girl 12-15

Kids Ride – 1-3 Miles Beginner/Sport/Expert

The race takes place on public trails with other mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians likely to be encountered on the trails. Riders are encouraged to be careful and respectful of other users of the trails. The trails are marked for the race and feed stations available along the way for refueling.

Registration for the event is limited to 400 riders.

Filthy 50+ is one of several San Diego County races that Quick n’ Dirty puts on. Check out their website for a full list of events.

Here’s a video about the 2022 race:

Jeep Jamboree Death Valley 2025
2025-10-30 - 2025-11-01
The Jeep Jamboree in Death Valley is an annual off-road event that brings together Jeep enthusiasts from all over the world to explore the rugged terrain and scenic vistas of Death Valley National Park. Joining a team of expert guides, participants visit points of interest such as Titus Canyon, Wildrose Charcoal Kilns, Badwater Basin, The Racetrack, and Harmony Borax Works. The journey will include some great low-range off-roading as they travel across the back roads of this unique and rugged landscape.
The event is fully guided, with experienced Jeep Jamboree guides leading the way and providing support and assistance as needed. The Jeep Jamboree in Death Valley covers a variety of terrain, including rocky trails, sandy washes, and steep climbs, with views of the park’s unique geology and natural features. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the history and geology of Death Valley National Park, with guided tours and educational sessions throughout the weekend.

E-Dirty Cross MTB Race 2025
2025-12-06 | Sycamore Canyon Goodan Ranch, 13920 Hwy 67, Lakeside, 92040, United States
E-Dirty Cross is an annual Southern California electric mountain bike race organized by Quick-n-Dirty Mountain Bike Racing.

The event, in its fifth year, features a variety of terrain, including singletrack, fire roads, jumps, and rock features. The race is open to riders of all levels and ages, with categories for expert, sport, beginner, school boys and girls aged between 12-15, and men and women aged 16 and over.

The race is limited to Class 1 E-Bikes, which are low-speed pedal-assist electric bikes that require pedaling to power the bike and will stop providing assistance when the speed reaches 20 mph.

Dirty 30 Mountain Bike Race 2025
2025-12-06 | Sycamore Canyon Goodan Ranch, 13920 Hwy 67, Lakeside, 92040, United States
Dirty Thirty is a 30-mile mountain bike race (and other distances) hosted by Quick-n-Dirty at Sycamore Canyon Gooden Ranch in Lakeside, California. There are 12-mile race divisions, offering something for mountain bikers of all levels with its diverse range of classes and distances. The course is an 8.9 Mile-loop with 1,054ft of climbing per lap.
