Festivals

Join us for a vibrant week of creativity leading up to Port A Days! October 2 - 7, artists are invited to capture the charm of Port Aransas at local landmarks and historic sites, with no reservations needed. On Saturday, October 7, after the  Port A Days Parade, don't miss the Plein Air Paint-Off, where artists compete to create a masterpiece in just two hours! These artworks will be entered into a silent auction, and the People's Choice winner will be announced at 5 p.m. Additionally, artists can sell their creations, whether painted during the week or not, at the Artist Market tent and exhibit area, with a 60/40 split (artist/PAPHA) and half of a 6' table provided for display. Don't miss this creative extravaganza! Read more for more details.

Don't miss the 48th annual Rockport-Fulton Seafair! This family-friendly extravaganza features a Carnival, live entertainment, art, food, vendors, a boat and car show, crab races, a parade, and much much more! Kids 12 and under enter free, and pre-sale wristbands are available for all 3 days of the festival. Don't miss the fun at Rockport Harbor from October 6 - 8! Read more for a full description of the festivities and ticket sales.

Experience the Port Aransas Wooden Boat Festival, hosted at Roberts Point Park, 301 J C Blvd, Port Aransas, TX 78373. The festivities kick off on Friday, October 20th, with Coastal Market Vendors, Food Trucks, and Display Boat setup from 8 to 9 AM. Family Boat Build activities commence from 9 AM to 5 PM. Food Trucks, a Coastal Market, Kids Activities, and Live Music will be from 10 AM to 6 PM. The excitement continues on Saturday, October 21st, mirroring Friday's schedule. On Sunday, October 22nd, the Family Boat Build carries on from 9 AM to 1 PM, and the event wraps up with more Food Trucks, Coastal Market, Kids Activities, and Live Music from 10 AM to 3 PM. The festival culminates with the Boat Show Awards at noon and the Champagne Launch of the New Farley Fleet at the Boat Ramp at 2 PM. Don't miss this fantastic celebration!

Ready for some delicious paella? Join us on October 21 at the Wooden Boat Festival at Roberts Point Park, 301 J C Barr Blved, to partake in the 2nd Annual Paella Fiesta from 2 - 6 PM.

Dive into the Sea Turtle Festival hosted by the Texas Sealife Center of Corpus Christi on October 21 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Briscoe King Pavilion, 15820 Park Rd 22! Join us for a day of family fun featuring food trucks, live music, exciting kids' activities, and a local vendors market.