Spooktacular

Our Annual Spooktacular competition and festival

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Upcoming 2026

Spooktacular Competition

Date:  October 31, 2026
Place:  Flagler Ave Boardwalk, New Smyrna Beach
Time:  First heat will begin at 8:30
Registration: Opens September 30, 2026 and will close at noon on October 30, 2026.  (No walkup registrations day of contest.)  Cost per athlete is $33 for first division, $10 for additional divisions.

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Surf the Spooktacular

Important details:

All contestants receive an event t-shirt.

Trophies awarded for first, second and third place in all divisions.

costume Contest

Costume Contest will take place after the final surf contest heat, we will have adult and children's divisions and $100 cash prize for each division.  You must surf a wave in your costume.  Registration for Costume Contest will be at Flagler Ave Boardwalk day of contest.  

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Registration opens Sept. 30,2026

THank you to our spooktacular

2026 sponsors

Thank you to our 2026 Spooktacular sponsors!  Go check out these amazing local businesses.

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2026 Platinum & Gold Sponsors

super-dave

Platinum Sponsor

Long-time Surfari Supporter, Dave Dearwester, has generously given us his
Super Dave Support as a 2026 Spooktacular Platinum Sponsor!

mccabe

Platinum Sponsor

Sean McCabe recently moved his surfboard company to New Smyrna Beach from Long Beach, California. Not only did he join the Smyrna Surfari Club, but he has also donated a MCCABE SURFBOARD for the Surfari Club’s Spooktacular Raffle and became one of our 2026 Spooktacular Platinum Sponsors! The board in our raffle is a Funzone Model  5'11"x 21 x 2.6 - Epoxy - A perfect small wave groveler with quad fin setups and a cool airbrush. The drawing will be held at the Spooktacular Contest, October 31 st , Flagler Avenue Boardwalk, NSB. Learn more about McCabe Surfboards at https://www.mccabesurf.com/ , 424 W. Park Ave., Edgewater, FL 32132, 714-679-4604.

quiet-flight

Platinum Sponsor

Offering a wide selection of surfboards, apparel, and
accessories, Quiet Flight caters to both surfing enthusiasts and beachgoers. “It’s not just a shop,
but a community hub for surf culture.” As one of our 2026 Spooktacular Platinum Sponsors,
Quiet Flight has donated its Anti-Hero surfboard for our raffle drawing! It is described as a 6'0"
x 22 x 2 ¾  Performance Board for the everyday surfer in everyday conditions. The drawing will
be held at their Spooktacular after contest party on October 31 st at Quiet Flight, 508 Flagler Ave.,
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, 386-444-3081. Visit their website today:
https://quietflightsurfboards.com/

DAIRY QUEEN

Gold Sponsor

Since 1953 New Smyrna Beach Dairy Queen has been serving smiles, all beef hot dogs and great soft serve treats. A family tradition that will bring you back to thoughts of your childhood. Their outside seating area is reminiscent of a park setting, and the McGuirk Family has taken great care to preserve the old fashion integrity of this historic DQ. Come by and see for yourself why they have stood the test of time.  Dairy Queen is a Spooktacular Gold Sponsor! Please visit them at 729 North Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168; 386-428-8066; https://www.dqnsb.com

clancys-cantina

Gold Sponsor

A New Smyrna Beach tradition for four decades, Clancy's Cantina first opened in 1983 as the dream of Bill & Marianne Clancy. Now owned by two of their 10 kids, twins Matt Clancy and Margaret Michelbrink, Clancy’s has become an anchor in the vibrant beachside shopping, dining and tourist district. Coastal flavors blend with the rich, rustic dishes of their south Texas roots. They take as much pride in their food as they do in their warm, friendly service. Clancy’s and their family have given the Surfari Club its support for the past 40 years, and the Smyrna Surfari Club is proud to have Clancy’s Cantina as one of our 2026Spooktacular Gold Sponsors! Please join them at 310 Flagler Ave., NSB, Call 386-428-4500; https://www.clancyscantina.com

captured-emotions

Gold Sponsor

Surfari Member Tina Roberts is the owner and photographer of Captured Emotions Photography located in New Smyrna Beach. Tina works closely with her clients to record life's journeys, finding beauty in a simple glance, warm smile, a laugh and even tears. She loves to watch life unfold and capture the moments that are viewed in a split second, but the feelings and emotions can last a lifetime. As one of our 2026 Spooktacular Gold Sponsors, we hope that you will contact Tina for all your photography needs at 954-559-0873. You can view her Portfolio https://www.capturedemotionsphotography.com/

seahorse-inn

Gold Sponsor

Established in 1956, the Seahorse Inn blends Old Florida charm with exceptional boutique service. Their location is supreme: 90 seconds from your bed to your beach chair, and only a few steps away from the bars, boutiques, and restaurants, which make Flagler Avenue so unique. The Seahorse Inn has been restored by owners Terry and Ginny, but it retains an “Old Florida” retro motor inn character featuring knotty pine paneling, original terrazzo floors, and pink bathroom tile accents. Pet-friendly options are available, with free private parking outside the rooms, free wi-fi, beach gear loaners, and free bicycle use. As one of our 2026 Spooktacular Gold Sponsors, contact them at 386-428-8081, or make your reservations via their website https://seahorseinnflorida.com/

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Silver SPONSORS

All Yoga
Biological Consulting Services, Inc
Bogie & Buddy Hamel
Bud Wright
Candace Moss
Chris Vella, Agent - State Farm
Coleman Plumbing
Cowabunga's Ice Cream Truck
Crawford Irrigation Design
Freedom Boat Club
Invalesco Investments
Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy
Kevin Schweizer Architect
Mon Delice
Red Dog Surf Shop
Sea Coast Condominium
The Krugers
Waste Pro
Water's Edge Dental

Member SPONSORS

Art Goodrich & Dale Hogsten
Barb & Bob Lovelace
Charley "CB" Baldwin
In Memory of Arthur Podaras
In Memory of Mike Van Doren
In Memory of Momma June Lyons
In Memory of Noelle
In Memory of Rose Carter
Jennifer Jaeger
Kay and Kevin
Kevin and Terri Kennedy
Laurie Barkhorn
Lee Ann Luedeke
Richard Boyles
Smith Bros Gordon & Jim
Tom Wright

Past Spooktacular surf contest & Festivals

First Spooktacular Costume Division held in 1997

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2025

2025 Sponsors: ELEPHANT ORGANIZING, WIRE 3, TRUANT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, & CAP'N LU'S

2025 Design: NSB High Student Bella Loring

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2024

2024 Sponsors: Cap’n Lu’s, Surfin' NSB, Clancy's Cantina and Wire 3

2024 Design: Aubrey Mcnutt

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2023

2023 Sponsors: 

2023 Design: Aubrey Mcnutt

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