The Shore’s Biggest Summer Celebration Is Back.

Hoops on the Ave returns for its 5th year — bigger courts, bigger sounds, and the best 3-on-3 competition on the Eastern Shore. Join us for a FREE (children under 14) day of basketball, live music, art, food, and family fun.

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11,000+

Attendees over 4 years

50+

Teams competed in 2025

$4,000

In cash prizes awarded

120K+

Social media impressions

Art

Graffiti buses, murals & live art with the Mizzlehouse Foundation

Music

Hip-hop, R&B, Go-Go & Reggae on the main stage all day

Basketball

3v3 tournament, 1v1 competition & $4,000 in cash prizes

Community

Local orgs, vendors, nonprofits & families all in one place

Something for everyone.

Whether you’re lacing up for the tournament or pulling up with the family, Hoops on the Ave has a full day built for you. Here’s what’s going down at Crown Sports Center on June 13:

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

4 competitive divisions — Elite Adult, Men’s Rec, Women’s & Youth High School
Cash prizes up to $2,500 for Elite champions
NEW: 1-on-1 competition with a Winners Cup
Indoor & outdoor courts — rain or shine
Register now at JotForm

Live Music & Entertainment

Hip-hop, R&B, Go-Go and Reggae performances all day
Live DJs keeping the energy going between sets
Full Court Press showcases and special performances
Highlighting the vibrant musical culture of the DMV & Eastern Shore

Kids Zone & Family Activities

Laser tag, inflatables & clip-and-climb walls at Crown
Face painting & creative arts with the Mizzlehouse Foundation
Basketball art display created with local school students
Graffiti bus mural painting — watch artists work in real time

Food, Vendors & Community

Food trucks & dessert trucks on site all day
Local arts & crafts vendors and small businesses
Sneaker market — buy, sell, and showcase your kicks
Nonprofit and community organization tables
HOTA merch available on site

Crown Sports Center, Fruitland MD

The largest sports facility on the Eastern Shore is the new home of Hoops on the Ave. Crown Sports Center in Fruitland, Maryland is a state-of-the-art 125,000 sq ft indoor/outdoor complex — meaning the competition runs rain or shine.

Conveniently located just minutes from Salisbury and easily accessible from across the region: