2026 Wakepoint Open on Lake LBJ, July 31-August 1

World-class wakeboarding is back in Kingsland, July 31-August 1, 2026. Mac caught up with event organizers Maddie Allen and Brady Westlund to preview the highly anticipated 2026 Wakepoint Open wakeboarding and wakesurfing competition on Lake LBJ.

Pulling in top tier global competitors from Japan, France, England, and Australia to battle alongside Texas locals, this premier showdown features a massive $46,000 total prize purse—including a high-stakes $25,000 single-winner ShootOut where riders get one chance to stick four massive tricks behind industry-leading Nautique G23 towboats. The entire event is completely free for spectators!

The action is staged just north of the 2900 Bridge on a glassy, wind-protected stretch of the Llano River. Spectators can pack a canopy and watch directly from the beach, anchor their own boats right up against the competitive pass, or park at Wakepoint LBJ and catch continuous water taxis and shuttle charters straight to the site all day long. The daily competition flows directly into live music, food booths, vendors, and athlete meet-and-greets at Wakepoint basecamp. Arrive early on Saturday morning for a beachside “Sunrise Stretch” hosted by Red Bull.

Listen to the full on-air interview below for course depth specs, safety insights, and spectator logistics. To secure lodging discounts, check full schedules, or register to ride across all divisions (ages 13-and-under “Groms” up to Pro), visit the official WakepointOpen site.