Ellen's Heart and Soul, a non-profit that benefits cancer patients and their families, is excited to announce a summer skate and culture festival called “Kick It! Summer Skate Festival 2012” in collaboration with Boardwalk Skate Park and luxury loungewear company Miles High to raise awareness for the organization and its initiatives.

The day-long indoor/outdoor event will be held on August 18th, 2012 at the Boardwalk Skate Shop (10 Micro Drive Woburn, MA) and will fuse music, skateboarding, food, and art. Skate and photography competitions will proceed throughout the day, including a Youth Mini Ramp Competition and a $500 cash prize best trick competition. 

To throw a twist into things, just before the competition, the skate park will unveil a new obstacle that skaters will have to incorporate, with the winner walking home with a $500 cash prize. 

The day will be scored by a Boston-based national band and local DJs will perform sets during free skates. Local food vendors will also be on site to feed hungry guests and graffiti artists will entertain patrons of all ages.

In addition, local sponsors and vendors will be posted around the entire exterior of the skate park. There will also be a raffle and a silent auction.

Admission to the public is free.

If you like skating, food, music, art and having a damn good time on a Saturday afternoon this is where you need to be. 

Check out their website and Facebook page for more details.