This summer,  Paul Frank and friends will go across the country in their custom-made Winnebago for their nationwide Academy of Awesome Tour.  Families can come out to one of the 50 planned stops to experience performances from local bands, interactive contests, field trip stops to American landmarks, and  fun detours to this summer’s hottest entertainment venues, music festivals, beaches and parks across the nation.

Ginormous Obstacle Course!

Ping Pong!

Getting techy!

Additional activities include a Creation Station where aspiring designers can submit their art for a chance to create an exclusive Paul Frank Tee, a battle of the bands, silk screening, ping-pong, a “puppy prom” inspired fashion show and more.  The Winnebago will also feature a product showroom and lounge with items from Paul Frank’s latest collection.

Some of the tour stops include the world’s tallest thermometer, the biggest ball of yarn, and Elvis’ Graceland.

To kick off the tour, there will be a launch party in LA at the Pacific Design Center on Saturday, June 25th (that’s tomorrow) from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Here are the deets:

What:  Launch Party for Paul Frank’s Academy of Awesome Nationwide Tour

When:  Saturday, June 25th, 2011 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Where:  Pacific Design Center

8687 Melrose Ave

West Hollywood, CA  90069

You can  check out the nationwide tour of Paul Frank’s Academy of Awesome on their Facebook page.

No compensation was received for this post.  We had a TON of fun and it was all free and open to the public!