Shapers craft the quiver
About a dozen rad shapers build alternative, non-traditional boards just for the contest. This year we're adding a shapers meet & greet + board reveal the week before — more on that soon.
7th Annual · Charity Surf Contest
Which Craft Surf Gathering 2026 — Kitty Hawk, NC
100% of proceeds go to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation
Let's get weird (in the best way)
Ride weird boards.
Cheer on your friends.
Support a good cause.
We're stoked to announce the 7th annual Which Craft Surf Gathering is happening Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Byrd St. in Kitty Hawk (rain date: Oct 4). Awards go down after the contest at Swells'a Brewing in Kill Devil Hills — come hang!
Our mission? To celebrate the makers of non-traditional surfboards and the free spirits who ride them. We're here to build community, push boundaries, and reimagine what surfing can be. As always, 100% of proceeds go to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.
How it works
Spin the wheel. Ride what you get.
Spin the wheel
Before each heat, surfers spin the wheel and ride whatever board they land on. No swaps, no take-backs. Style, originality, and stoke count just as much as skill.
Boards go to auction
After the final heat, every board goes up for auction — with 100% of proceeds going to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Live music all day; bands are already booked.
From the sand
Scenes from the gathering
Drop in
Get involved
The Auction
Every contest board is one-of-one and up for grabs after the final heat. Bid on a piece of Which Craft history — every dollar goes to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.
Scan to bid from the beach
Bid on Surfboards
Entry Form
Want to surf it? Lock in your spot for the 2026 gathering — spots go fast. Follow @which_craft_surf for heat draws and announcements.
Sign Up to SurfVolunteer
It takes a village to run a beach full of weird boards. Sign up for a shift — judging tables, beach marshaling, setup and breakdown. Good vibes guaranteed.
Sign Up to VolunteerPartner with us
Sponsor the 2026 gathering
Each year, this grassroots event brings together surfers, shapers, artists, and ocean lovers for a day of fun, expression, and connection. All proceeds from the 2026 event will be donated to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation, supporting local families in need — because taking care of our community is just as important as catching the perfect wave.
Your support covers event costs, prizes and swag, and keeps this gathering safe, welcoming, and unforgettable. In return, your business gets recognition on event signage, social media, and promotions — and a chance to connect with an engaged, surf-loving audience. Product, funds, services, or just showing up and getting salty with us: we'd be stoked to have you on board.
Presented By
$3,500+
- "Presented by…" billing
- Largest name & logo on all printed materials — t-shirts and posters
- Booth in the vendor village
- Mentions on all social media & web content
- Shout-outs on the mic all day
Melted
$1,000+
- "Sponsored by…" billing
- Large name & logo on all printed materials — t-shirts and posters
- Booth in the vendor village
- Mentions on all social media & web content
- Shout-outs on the mic
Frothing
$500+
- "Sponsored by…" billing
- Name & logo on all printed materials — t-shirts and posters
- Mentions on social media
- Shout-outs on the mic
Stoked
$100+
- Name on printed posters
In-Kind Donations
In-kind donations are welcomed and valued into one of the brackets above. Merch is used in the raffle or as part of prize packages.
Fill Out the Sponsorship Form
Questions or a custom idea? DM @which_craft_surf — let's align it with your brand.
Kitty Hawk · 10/3/2026 · Byrd St.
Thanks for helping us keep surf culture creative, weird, and community-driven.
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