Last year the Ghetto Games Festival in Ventspils, Latvia successfully laid the groundwork for an annual alternative sports and culture event. Already in its first year it was one of the largest street culture and sports events held in Eastern Europe. This year the „Ghetto Games festival” will be held for 4 days (August 8-11) and it is estimated that 1500 athletes from 20 countries world wide will be brought together by 20 different sports activities. For 2013 we have planned a special BMX program hosted by one of the most profound BMX lovers out there – Catfish himself. All riders are welcome to come visit Latvia, experience the open-air festival as well as participate in the skatepark and trails competitions. Registration for the contest is already open: http://www.ggfest.com/eng/disciplines/bmxfreestyle/registration/
For more information on the Ghetto Games movement, this years BMX competition, prize purses and everything else go to:
www.ggfest.com www.facebook.com/ggfest www.twitter.com/ggfest
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.