WAKEFEST TNT

Wakefest is an annual wakeboarding festival and tournament held at Pates Ford Marina on Center Hill Lake in Smithville, Tennessee. Founded in 2005 as a passion project by TNT Watersports, the event has grown into a major competition that brings together riders of different ages and skill levels, from beginners and amateurs to leading professionals. Its mission is to keep wakeboarding thriving by sharing the excitement and community of the sport.

Wakefest offers divisions including Beginner Women, Intermediate, Outlaw, Grom, Junior, Advanced, Pro Men, and Pro Women, with riders progressing to the next level after winning their division. A featured 50K Shootout challenges top competitors to complete a one-line, four-trick run, and the festival offers more than $50,000 in prizes. The multi-day program includes registration, scheduled contests, and prize presentations at Fishlipz Bar & Grill. Wakefest is supported by sponsors and partners, including Pates Ford Marina, Fishlipz Bar & Grill, Michelob Ultra, KICKER, and Tootsies. Visitors can also find TNT Watersports’ shop in Hendersonville, Tennessee.