The Chris Ruddy Invitational is entering its second year running! April 10-11, 2026 The first of its kind event, started in 2025, with a mission to bring the best surfers from all over the world to surf the crystal clear waters of Sand Hollow in Southern Utah.

The event focuses on content creation, perfect endless waves, and longboard surfing by the best from the coast, the islands, and beyond. Experience the kick-back lifestyle by following or even joining in on the fun. Sponsors are able to capture the essence and imagery of this series of incredible youth oriented action packed expression sessions. Awards are presented to the winners based on live votes from all attendees at the Saturday Evening awards ceremony. It is sure to be a trend setter as the surfing world evolves to see the different types of man made waves all over the USA and beyond.

This year’s Invitational has a growing list of some of the best Surfers;

Tanner Staheli, Utah, Corma Cove, CA, Corey Colapinto, CA, Steven Knox, Utah, Joe Kisling, CA

Cash Hoover, Hawaii, Sally Cohen, HI, Journey Blake, HI, Tommy Coleman, CA, Chase Leider, NY.

We are extremely happy to have MB boats as the official Wave Boat of the event.