Grind the Cause is a Derby skatepark fundraiser. 100% of donations go towards the cause. Bands. Skate pool. Artists. Tattoos. Raffles.

Grind the Cause is a fundraiser event for the expansion of Santa Cruz's world renown skatepark. Our plans are to expand it by 5,200 sq ft, including a skate bowl and transitions - while keeping the original structure.

100% of donations go towards the James DeBarrios Foundation (503c).

September 26, 2026

2:00pm - 10:00pm

$20 advance/$25 at door

All ages

Bands:

Secret headliner

Ragweed

Enemy of my Enemy

Buckshot

Clitflicker

Location to be announced one week before the event.

Skate pool - bring your board and moves!

$80 tattoos by Mission Street Tattoo artists Josi Lugosi and Buster Luck.

Guest appearance by Bobby Liebling

Auction & raffle - including Jim and Jimbo Phillips products.

Alcohol with ID

El Chuy tacos

Thanks to our sponsors for all their support and involvement!

Low Brow Screenprinting

Balefire Brewery

Mission St Tattoos

The Wilder Wilds

Cool Artifacts

Hella Hot Hot Sauce

Description supplied by the event organiser.