Gavin Bottger, a member of the USA National Skateboarding Team, competes in the Rockstar Energy Open in Portland in 2025. (Rockstar Energy Open/Courtesy)Rockstar Energy Open is returning to downtown Portland this August, transforming Tom McCall Waterfront Park into the epicenter of skateboarding, music and culture for one unforgettable weekend. “The VQS gives up-and-coming skaters a real shot,” Lazer Crawford, Rockstar athlete and the first-ever Men’s Street champion of the Rockstar Energy Open, said in a statement. A full festival experienceThe Rockstar Energy Open extends beyond the competition course with a festival village designed to celebrate the broader skate community. How to attend the Rockstar Energy OpenThe Rockstar Energy Open takes place August 14-16 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland on Southwest Naito Parkway.