Hoops on the Ave.
Hoops on the Ave., presented by Pohanka of Salisbury, is a FREE outdoor family-friendly festival celebrating basketball and the culture surrounding the game. Kick off the summer at Hoops on the Ave. this on Memorial Day weekend.
3v3 Basketball Tournaments. Music. Arts. Sneakers. Food. Kids Activities.
This event is a partnership with Mizzle House Foundation.
3v3 Basketball Tournament Information:
Divisions:
| Elite Men's | Men's Rec | Men's Over 35 | Women's |
| Entry: $125/team | Entry: $100/team | Entry: $100/team | Entry: $100/team |
| Prize: $2,000/team | Prize: $500/team | Prize: $500/team | Prize: $500/team |
| High School Boys | High School Girls | Middle School Coed | Free Agents |
| Entry: $75/team | Entry: $75/team | Entry: $75/team | Entry: $30/player |
Cash prizes for 1st place teams in the Elite Men's, Men's Rec, Men's Over 35 and Women's divisions.
Teams must register prior to May 1 or late fees will apply.
Championship games will be livestreamed on Delmarva Sports Network.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. To sign up for the wait list email jsimmons@wicomicocounty.org
Entertainment Line-Up:
6 p.m. - C-Mack & Friends
4 p.m. - Crank Caviar
2:30 p.m. - Collective Standard DJ Interactive Experience
2 & 5:30 p.m. - Rhythm and Roots
1 p.m. - OG Show Artist Showcase presented by Columbia Records
12:30 & 3:30 p.m. - Local step team performances
Live 97.5 DJs
Events:
12-6 p.m. - Piedmont Airlines 3 Point Competition (qualify all day for FREE) on Piedmont Airlines Court
12-8 p.m. - Tip Off: an art installation featuring the work of local schools and children
12-8 p.m. - Live 97.5 Health Fair
2-4 p.m. - Full Court Press 1 on 1 Tour: Four 1 on 1 match-ups on the Center Court
6:45 p.m. - Pohanka Hot Shot Contests on Center Court
6:50 p.m. - Piedmont Airlines 3 Point Competition Finals
7 p.m. - Piedmont Airlines Slam Dunk Contest on Center Court
Kids Activities:
Waterboyz inflatable park
Tie dye your own shirt for FREE
FREE haircuts from Fade 4 the Grade's mobile barbershop
Interactive Chalk Walk experience and FREE coloring activities
Rhythm and Roots Experience: learn the art of bucket drumming for FREE
That Game Truck
Food:
Local food trucks and vendors
Sneakers & Clothing:
Deadstock OC
Ben Ten Kicks
The Wash Vintage
Talks on the Ave.:
- 12:30 p.m. - Hip Hop and Basketball
- 2:45 p.m. - Art and Basketball
- 4 p.m. - Sneakers and Basketball
Vendors:
Interested in being a vendor at the festival?Sponsors:
Interested in sponsoring the festival? Sponsorship Application
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here.
2022 Recap:
2022 Photos by staff photographer | 2022 Photos by Dar'Juan Pitts
- Age Group(s): All ages
- Date(s): Sunday, May 28, 2023
- Time(s): 12-8 p.m.
- Location(s): Front parking lot of the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, MD
- Registration Dates: Basketball registration open Feb. 21-May 13
- Program Fee: FREE to attend
- Discount(s):
- Late Fee: Applicable after May 13
- Contact:
- Resources:
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