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Yuju Fest
April 1-4
Easter Concerts with a Hispanic flavor for Semana Santa! Atradition is revived Island style at Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park. Watch for updates at www.yujufest.com!
Beach -N- Biker Fest
April 16-18
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Come on down to this 2010 Rally, Mexico Ride is back!Phone: (956) 605-6598 www.beachnbikerfest.com
South Padre Kite Round Up!
May 1-9
You've heard the rumors about the SICK CONSISTANT WIND, WARM FLAT WATER, and LEGENDARY DOWNWINDERS South Padre Island has to offer. Many of you have already been here yourselves and tasted the goods. Either way, SPI KITEROUNDUP 2010 promises to be your best kiteboarding experience of the year with CONTESTS, CLINICS, EVENTS and PARTIES for kiters and non kiters. We look forward to seeing you this May.
Pedal To Padre
May 1
Organization: River Rockets Adventure Club
Location: Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. Time: 7:30
Description: Pedal with the River Rockets Adventure Club on a bicycle tour to South Padre Island and Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. Park discounts will be available to participants. Call 956-541-9712 to register or check www.riverrockets.com.
Admission: $20.00
Phone: 956-541-9712
Friday Night Fireworks
May 28-September 4
From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, the Fireworks Capital of Texas (as proclaimed by the Texas Senate!) celebrates summer with fireworks every Friday night at 9:15pm. The displays are shot from a barge on the Laguna Madre Bay, roughly between Marlin and Red Snapper Streets. The displays can be seen throughout the area. Call 956-761-6433 for more information.
Memorial Weekend Fireworks
May 29
Organization: South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: Between Marlin & Red Snapper St. on Laguna Madre Bay. Time: 9:15 pm
Description: Annual Summer Weekend Fireworks tradition kicks off on Friday with another display on Saturday. Fireworks every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Phone: 956-761-6433
SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
May 29-30
Organization: SPI Volleyball
Location: Boomerang Billy's at Surf Motel. Time: 9AM
Men's, Women's, and Co-eds Divisions. Details to follow
Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4
Organization: South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper Streets
Time: 9:15 PM
Description: Annual fireworks display celebrating the birth of our nation
Phone: (956) 761-6433
Beachcombers Art Show & Sale
July 24-25
Over one hundred artists display paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and more!
South Padre Island Convention Centre, 10-5 each day
www.harlingenartforum.com 956-761-3000
71st Annual T.I.F.T.
July 28-August 1
Organization: www.tift.org
Location: Register/SPI Convention Centre
Come participate in the 71st Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament! It is the largest bay and deep sea fishing tournament in Texas! South Padre Island and Port Isabel waters. 1,200 competitors.
For more info call (956)943-TIFT (8438) or send email to info@tift.org.
Ladies Kingfish Tournament (LKT)
August 6-8
Organization: SPI Chamber of Commerce
Location: SPI Convention Centre and Sea Ranch Marina II at SouthPoint.
29th year. 200+ competitors. Bay and Offshore Divisions.
Phone: (956) 761-4412
Surf & Turf Adventure Race
August 13-14
Unlimited Sports Adventures South Padre Adventure Race! Teams of two for biking, running, water event & mystery events. Registration Friiday night at Louies Backyard, race on Saturday.
http://www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com
Ruffrider Regatta
September 4-5
Description: Annual race round the Island for catamarans! Friday 5-8pm registration at Louie's Backyard. Sat. (Race Day) Skipper's Meeting on the Flats at 10 AM.
www.ruffrider.net
Labor Day Fireworks
September 4
Organization: South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper St.
Time: 9:15 PM Description: Celebrate with a Bang!
Phone: (956) 761-6433
SPI Dive Week
September 17-26
South Padre Island is celebrating the sinking of the Texas Clipper once again. Come join us September 17 thru the 26th at the Sea Ranch Marina on South Padre Island for the 4th annual SPI DIVE WEEK. There will be contests, giveaways, FREE food and beer and of course lots and lots of great Diving. www.spidiveweek.com
SPI Half Marathon Beach Run
September 18
Run 13.1 miles on our prestigious South Padre Island Beach! Run solo or relay teams of 4.
For complete information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com
24th Annual Fall Adopt a Beach Cleanup
September 25
Let's talk trash!!! Lend a hand and have some fun at this annual event sponsored by the Texas General Land Office. 9am-Noon at 2 locations. Bags and gloves provided.
Andy Bowie Park/South Padre Island & Boca Chica Beach/Brownsville.
For details call Monica at 956-761-5494
South Padre Island Seafood and Music Festival
October 1-2
Watch here fo updates coming soon! Two days of music and seafood taste sensations. It all takes place at the South Padre Island Convention Centre!
For more information and tickets go to: www.southpadreseafoodandmusicfest.com
SPI Bikefest 2010
October 7-10
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: 17th Annual Rally!!! Bikers from around the US will make a roar by the shore! Concert at SPI Convention Centre on Sat. Rally Package is $50 includes armband, pin, souvenir dog tag and concert ticket. Mexico Fiesta Run tickets are available for $15. www.spibikefest.com
Phone: (956) 668-7484
Sandcastle Days
October 15-17
Possible date change pending, watch for updates
Organization: Sandcastle Days, Inc.
Location: Isla Blanca Park
Description: Master Sand Sculpture Competition. Amateur competition for all ages and groups on Saturday!
Art & Craft Vendors see http://www.sandcastledays.com/ for details. Admission: County Park Gate Fee
Phone: (956) 761-6433
World Championship Shrimp Cook-off
November 6
17th Annual World Championship Shrimp Cookoff will be held in Port Isabel from 10am-6pm on the old Walmart parking lot. Admission is $4 Phone: (956) 943-2262
Lighting of the Island
November 26
Organization: SPI Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: SPI Visitors Center, 600 Padre Blvd.
Time: 6 PM
Description: Join Santa Claus for the official lighting of the Island, refreshments and Christmas carols.Admission: FREE
Phone: (800) 657-2373
SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament
November 27-28
Save the dates and watch here for details!
Annual Division 1 Tournament at the beautiful South Padre Island Convention Centre
Christmas Mercado
November 27
Artists, craftsmen & local businesses will have their wares in an open market setting! Music, food & fun!
10am-4pm adjacent to Louies Backyard. Vender Opportunities!!! email spimercado@yahoo.com or call 956-761-2626 to book space.
Annual SPI Holiday Parade
December 17
Parade runs south on Padre Blvd. and begins at 6:30pm at Mars Street and ends at Campeche! Reviewing stand at Padre Brewing Company on Padre Blvd.. To participate call Jackie at 956-772-1974.
New Year's Eve Blast
December 31
Celebrate the New Year with a BANG!
Midnite between Marlin and Pike Streets on the Bay! 956-761-6433 for detail.
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