Snurfs Up! The History of the Snurfer . Please Note --> This is a Past Event!! . Date: 1/28/2016 Time: 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM Muskegon Museum of Art 296 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 Phone: 231.720.2571 Event Description: Nearly a foot of newly-fallen snow covered the sand dune behind Sherman Poppen’s home on Christmas Day in 1965. In his attempt to entertain his two young daughters, he created the prototype for the Snurfer. This is the story of the toy’s evolution into the snowboard, and Muskegon’s role in the creation of an Olympic sport and multi-million dollar industry. Join historian Ron Pesch for this journey highlighting the 50th anniversary celebration of Poppen’s invention. Directions: Downtown Muskegon on Webster Ave. between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Parking lot off Clay Ave. Need more information? If you need more information about this event, please complete the fields below: Your Email Address: Please enter email address Your Name: Question / Comment: For general inquiries email us at: mlcc@muskegon.org REGISTER EVENT SPONSORS LINKS Related Website: http://www.muskegonartmuseum.org/ Event Location Map Current Weather SET A REMINDER Your Email Address Remind me 1 2 3 4 5 day(s) prior to the event date.