Voodoo Jam to Celebrate 15 Years in New Orleans

Aug 08, 2019

Written by Bart de Jong

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For the past 15 years Voodoo Jam has been one of the most anticipated dates on flatland BMX riders’ calendars, and this year will be no different when the event returns to Generations Hall on Saturday, August 17. Voodoo Jam started in 2004 as a way for local flatland riders to gather and compete – it now attracts participants from all over the world, including riders from as far away as France, Peru and Thailand. The NORA CUP Flatlander of the Year award will also be handed out during the event.

Started by NOLA native Scott O’Brien and X Games gold medalist and two-time NORA Cup Champion Terry Adams who has competed in the event since its inception, Voodoo Jam brings the flatland BMX

community together like no other competition in the sport.

“Voodoo Jam is more than a contest.” Red Bull athlete Terry Adams says. “It’s a celebration for BMX Flatland and our culture.”

Participating riders will make up a unique blend of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience, with everyone coming together to inspire each other and push the limits of the sport forward. Both Amateur and Pro Class winners will look to take home trophies handmade by local artists.

The event begins at Generations Hall with Amateur Qualifiers at 9:00 a.m. and runs into the evening with the Pro Class Finals starting at 6:45 p.m. Voodoo Jam is open to all ages with tickets available at the door for only $5.