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contest and Canada's largest action sports and

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. It is held in

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on the

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. The name Wakestock refers to the famous outdoor music festival

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History

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

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set up for anyone with a

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. There was a Pro Freestyle

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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. Wakestock 2015 was canceled and 2016 never got beyond planning stages.

Move to Collingwood

On August 9, 2009, Wakestock moved to Collingwood.

2007: Wakestock 10

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, Goldfinger, De La Soul,

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, and Lupe Fiasco on the

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main stage. The winners of Wakestock 10 were as follows: Malibu Boats Pro Expression Session: Men *1st) Phillip Soven *2nd) Andrew Adikinson *3rd) Jeff Weatherall Malibu Boats Pro Expression Session: Women *1st) Amber Wing *2nd) Sunni-Anne Ball *3rd) Barrett Pearlman Billabong Pro Railslide *1st) Keith Lidberg *2nd) Aaron Rathy *3rd) Kevin Henshaw Oakley Pool Jam: Best Trick *Shane Bonifay

History

Move to Collingwood

2007: Wakestock 10

See also