Wakestock was born out of
Bala, Ontario. In 2005, the festival was moved to Toronto Islands from August 11–14. Each year the
wakeboard competition is accompanied by a music festival. There are several stages with different bands playing throughout day. There are also other attractions—in 2005 there was a
skatepark set up for anyone with a
skateboard. There was a Pro Freestyle
motocross demonstration as well as a rail competition set up for wakeboarders. There are also separate designated alcohol serving areas because the entire festival is for all ages. The Toronto wakeboarding festival celebrated ten years in 2007 with a Oakley Pool (designed py Pat Panakos), as well as a music festival featuring the
Deftones,
Goldfinger,
De La Soul,
Story of the Year, and
Lupe Fiasco on the
Telus main stage. On August 9, 2009, Wakestock moved to Collingwood. In 2014, the festival moved back to Bala. Wakestock 2015 was canceled and 2016 never got beyond planning stages. == References ==