Hermosa Beach to host Surfers Walk of Fame induction and Surf Fest this weekend

The Surfers Walk of Fame weekend runs April 24–26 in Hermosa Beach, with an 11 a.m. induction ceremony Saturday at Pier Plaza followed by the Spyder Surf Fest and related events.

The Surfers Walk of Fame weekend takes place Friday through Sunday, April 24–26, in Hermosa Beach and spotlights people who have shaped local surf culture. The induction ceremony is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday at Pier Plaza and will be followed by the Spyder Surf Fest. The weekend also includes a kickoff night, museum activities, live music and a surfing competition. City officials have also been discussing the future of the Walk of Fame plaques as part of broader pier planning. Event details: - The weekend begins with a kickoff event and the South Bay Surf Awards from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, with an inductee meet-and-greet, a surf film screening and a special exhibit at the Hermosa Beach Museum. - The induction ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Pier Plaza. This year’s inductees named in the article are Laurie Wilson (Female Legend/Champion), Lonnie Argabright (South Bay Legend), Tyler Hatzikian (South Bay Legend), Pat Rawson (Cultural Legend) and artist John Van Hamersveld (Cultural Legend). - Spyder Surf Fest follows the induction on Saturday, running from noon to 7 p.m. and featuring a book signing by Shaun Tomson from noon to 2 p.m., family-friendly activities and live music performances by Day at the Beach, Hobo Bridge, Red Hot Chili Tribute, Night of the Hunter and a DJ set by Astrix. - The South Bay Surf Series runs Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and includes multiple divisions open to all ages. - Spyder Surfboards will be honored with a "Legacy" award after the ceremony for hosting Spyder Surf Fest for 18 years and for 43 years in business, including operating two retail stores in Hermosa Beach, according to founder Dennis Jarvis. - The Surfers Walk of Fame plaques were first installed in 2003. Sixty bronze plaques have been installed, six are missing and have been replaced with concrete. City Council members began discussing the plaques as part of plans for the aging pier, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will provide further input. Summary: The weekend packages an induction ceremony, festival events, museum programming and a community surf competition to highlight local surf figures and contributors. Organizers and honorees, including artist John Van Hamersveld, are part of scheduled museum and festival appearances. City review of the Walk of Fame plaques is ongoing, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will examine the issue further.