Events

The Texas Legends Billfish Tournament brings elite offshore anglers and world‑class boats to Port Aransas each summer. Held August 6–10, 2026, this premier event showcases high‑stakes billfish competition and adds an exciting buzz to the harbor and surrounding beaches.

The ultimate Elton John Experience at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, one night only, Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Join us for a trip down the Yellow Brick Road in a tribute like no other. Kyle Cousins and his outstanding band create the ultimate Elton John experience in this spectacular tribute to this iconic musical entertainer. See him with an all new group of talented musicians as they bring the music of Elton John to life.

The Texas Women Anglers Tournament (TWAT) is a women-only, family-run fishing tournament held each summer in Port Aransas. Founded in the 1980s, the tournament was created to raise funds for The Purple Door and has grown into one of the area's most anticipated annual events.

What began in 1989 with just 18 boats has expanded to an average of 40 boats and over 300 participants each year. The tournament brings together women from across Texas and beyond for a weekend of friendly competition, community, and support for a meaningful local cause.

Experience one of the Texas Coast's most celebrated wildlife events during the 2027 Whooping Crane Festival in beautiful Port Aransas. Each winter, visitors from across the country travel to the Coastal Bend to witness the majestic endangered whooping cranes that call the nearby Aransas National Wildlife Refuge home.