(San Juan Capistrano, CA) One of the most diverse action sports events ever staged in southern California brought skateboarding, BMX riding and freestyle motocross to Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park on Saturday, October 13. A crowd of more than 5,000 attended the Livin It Orange County Festival that featured extreme sports action along with live music, children’s activities, and the Gospel message from a number of speakers including world evangelist Andrew Palau.
Headlining the activities was freestyle motorcycle pro Kyle Loza, a gold medalist in the 2007 X Games, and the Riders for Christ FMX team; legendary skateboarder Christian Hosoi and the Boarders for Christ skate team; the Stunt Dudes BMX team; and professional surfer and author Bethany Hamilton. The all-day, free event concluded with the world premiere screening of Walking on Water, a new film produced and directed by professional surfer and filmmaker Bryan Jennings.
“We were blessed with beautiful southern California weather, an amazing show by the athletes, a world class movie premiere, and great support from the churches,” said Andrew Palau. “This festival format of action sports, music and family fun has provided a wonderful setting to celebrate the power of faith and God’s love.”
The Orange County Festival was presented by the Livin It® Alliance, a national association of faith-based action sport teams, in cooperation with the Luis Palau Association and dozens of area churches. Livin It Alliance teams have performed throughout the U.S. for crowds of 50,000 and more, and at international events from Fiji to Great Britain. They will take their action sports show to Cairo, Egypt, in early November.
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