100% SKATEBOARDING
The Northwest Open is about uplifting and growing the local community. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of age and registration is completely free. Skill level doesn’t matter, heart is what counts. We want everyone who wants to be there, to be there.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th
NWO ART SHOW | ONE GRAND GALLERY | 6-9PM
ONE NIGHT ONLY! We will have art from Mike Gigliotti, Charlie Salas-Humara, Scotty Copalman, James Alby, and Jesse Kamerzell.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st
NORTHWEST OPEN PRO/AM JAM | DIRECTOR PARK: PORTLAND, OREGON | 12-6PM
12:00 PM: Northwest Open Begins!
12:00-2PM : Brand Land and Open Skate
2:00 PM: Pro/Am Jam phase 1 – (Lower Terrace)
3:00 PM: Pro/AM Jam phase 2 - (The Plaza)
4:00 PM: Pro/Am Jam phase 3 - (Long Rail)
5:00 PM: Awards
6:00 PM: Event Closes
NWO AFTER PARTY | 10 BARREL PORTLAND | 7PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd - REGISTER TO ATTEND SUNDAY HERE!
JAMS & YOUTH CONTEST | SEEK SKATE CAMP | 12-5PM
Parking is limited - reserved parking only. Once parking is full, all attendees must use public transportation.
12:00 PM: Gates open + Free Skate
12:30 PM: Riders meeting for Youth Contest (Judges tent)
1:00 PM: Volcom Jam - Skate for Cash!
2:00 PM: Youth Contest: Qualifiers
3:00: Dickies Jam - Skate for Cash!
3:45: Youth Contest: Finals
5:00: Awards + Drake Edwards Memorial
5:30: Park Closes
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This year we’re hosting the first ever NWO Art Show at One Grand Gallery featuring work by:
Mike Gigliotti
Charlie Salas-Humara
Scotty Copalman
Jesse Kamerzell
James Alby
Come check out these amazing artists (and people), enjoy some Pub Beer, and get psyched for the weekend of great skating ahead. -
New for 2024! Watch the pros, ams, and some local legends throw-down in a jam format on surprise obstacles for a chance to take home some cash. You don’t want to miss this. More details to come.
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Located at Director Park, Brand Land is your place to score some goodies and connect with your favorite brands.
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Join Us starting at 7pm on the rooftop of 10 Barrel Portland. Some special surprises and tasty beverages overlooking the city.
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Calling all skaters, regardless of ability level. Jump into a Jam Session for your chance to take home some cold-hard(earned) cash and other prizes. We will host multiple Jam Sessions throughout the weekend, all hosted by some of your favorite brands. See the schedule below for more details.
We highly suggest carpooling to Northwest Open. Due to very limited space at Seek, there is a $10 Reserved Parking Charge. To park at Seek, you will need to reserve a parking spot.
Once reserved parking is sold out, everyone must use public transportation from Sandy or find other means to get to Seek. There will be NO PARKING ON HIGHWAY. If you are found parking on the highway you will be ticketed or towed.
THERE IS NO CAMPING THIS YEAR AT SEEK.
SEEK HOLDS A NO TOLERANCE ALCOHOL AND SMOKING POLICY. VIOLATORS WILL BE ESCORTED OFF CAMPUS.
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On Sunday at Seek we will hold our first official NWO Youth Contest. Open to all skaters ages 9-17, winner takes home a free week of skate camp at Seek! Registration is capped at 50 participants, and registration is done through the Eventbrite link.
REGISTER FOR YOUTH CONTEST HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1003231320887
