ADIDAS X HHF — A Weekend Celebration
The Harold Hunter Foundation is accomplishing amazing things in memory of Harold Hunter. The most noteworthy being helping launch Tyshawn Jones’s career by sending him to Woodward Skate Camp when he was a little kid. This year, adidas has teamed up with HHF on a weekend-long celebration honoring Harold’s legacy. The festivities include art, photography, speaking panels, and skateboarding events in New York City starting on May 31. You can view the full schedule of events below.
Wednesday, May 31
6PM – 9PM
•“Harold Hunter Weekend” kick-off party at UXA (99 Scott Avenue, Brooklyn)
•Official launch of the limited edition HHF x adidas x UXA skateboard deck and t-shirt featuring an image of Hunter by photographer Sue Kwon available exclusively at the UXA store and at events throughout the weekend; proceeds to benefit the HHF
Thursday, June 1
6PM – 9PM
•Ryan Zimmerman “Common Thread” photo show presented by adidas and the HHF at the SoHo Arts Club (136 Bowery, Manhattan)
•Show will feature 30 portraits shot by Ryan Zimmerman of influential people within the NYC skateboarding community
Friday, June 2
6PM – 8PM
•Panel discussion hosted by the HHF, G-Shock and The Boardr Am
•Amateur skaters competing in the HHF Wildcard Contest division of The Boardr Am will learn about the ins and outs of working in the skateboarding industry from a panel of industry veterans (private event)
8:30PM – 10PM
•“Harold Hunter Weekend” party at G-Shock SoHo (454 West Broadway, Manhattan)
Saturday, June 3
10AM – 5PM
•The Boardr Am featuring the second-annual HHF Wildcard Contest (Coleman Oval/LES Skatepark, Manhattan)
•Open to 20 local skaters, the winner of the HHF Wildcard Contest will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the finals at the Am Getting Paid contest in Montreal, Canada
6PM – 10PM
•HRLD Photo Exhibition presented by adidas and the HHF at the SoHo Arts Club (136 Bowery, Manhattan)
•Show will feature dozens of classic photos of Hunter shot by more than 15 notable photographers from the skate industry
•Photos will be sold via silent auction with all proceeds to benefit the HHF
Sunday, June 4
1PM – 6PM
•Harold Hunter Day XI Skate Jam (Coleman Oval/LES Skatepark, Manhattan)
•All-ages skate jam featuring pop-up “Best Trick” contests with cash and prizes, live music, and a massive product toss with free decks, headphones, t-shirts, hats, and more
