Southern Boating
  • Boats
    • Center Consoles
    • Dual Consoles
    • Motoryachts
    • Power Cats
    • Sport Cruisers
    • Tenders & Ribs
  • Destinations
    • Bahamas
    • Caribbean
    • Pacific
    • U.S. Atlantic
    • U.S. Gulf
  • Engines
  • Maintenance
    • DIY
  • Electronics
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Fishing
    • Food
      • Menus
      • Drinks
      • Appetizers
      • Entrées
      • Dessert
      • Holiday
  • Gear
  • Shop
  • Digital Edition
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
No Result
View All Result
  • Boats
    • Center Consoles
    • Dual Consoles
    • Motoryachts
    • Power Cats
    • Sport Cruisers
    • Tenders & Ribs
  • Destinations
    • Bahamas
    • Caribbean
    • Pacific
    • U.S. Atlantic
    • U.S. Gulf
  • Engines
  • Maintenance
    • DIY
  • Electronics
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Fishing
    • Food
      • Menus
      • Drinks
      • Appetizers
      • Entrées
      • Dessert
      • Holiday
  • Gear
  • Shop
  • Digital Edition
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
No Result
View All Result
Southern Boating
No Result
View All Result
Home Destinations U.S. Gulf
Texas Sandfest helps Spring on the Texas Gulf

Spring on the Texas Gulf

April 4, 2019
in U.S. Gulf
0
588
SHARES
3.3k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare via Email

Spring on the Texas Gulf

Waterfront towns around Corpus Christi Bay welcome spring on the Texas Gulf with live music, good food, boat shows, sand sculptures, and lots of fun.

Mariners at Corpus Christi Municipal Marina hear the music. As the sun fades, the adjacent Marina Arts District comes alive with street musicians, artists, vendors, and food trucks on the first Friday of April. Be there on the first Friday in May, too.

The little beach town of Port Aransas on Mustang Island draws families from all around to its annual Wooden Boat Festival at Roberts Point Park April 12-13 for wooden boats in and out of the water rigged with power, sail or oars. You can even bring your own at no charge. Admission is free for this hands-on, family-fun event that includes a class on how to build and treasure your own wooden boat. Kids get to row boats in the harbor and can also build a model boat.

portaransaswoodenboatfestival.org

Texas Sand Fest

Port Aransas also hosts the Texas Sand Fest April 26-28 said to be the largest Native-Sand Sculpture Competition in the U.S., and it brings in the best sand sculptors from around the world. Thousands drive or cruise over from the mainland to watch pros and
amateurs shape their sandy creations. You can even try it yourself.

texassandfest.org

Buc Days

Back on the mainland, the town of Aransas Pass will host the popular Rock the Dock
Boat Show at the Redfish Bay Boat House and Aransas Pass Civic Center May 2-5.

The mayor walks the plank during Buc Days
The mayor walks the plank during Buc Days.

The 10-day Buc Days Carnival kicks off on May 2nd at Water’s Edge Park with
carnival rides, tasty food, parades, pirate shows, movie nights, and bands performing
on Buc Stage. But before that, the mayor of Corpus Christi officially opens the
carnival when pirates make him walk the plank and splash into Corpus Christi Bay.
Spring has sprung.

bucdays.com

By Bill Aucoin, Southern Boating

Subscribe to the print magazine | $29.95 for 12 issues
April 2019
Previous Post

Whirlpools and Maelstroms

Next Post

Antigua Sailing Week

Next Post
An image of sailors competing in Antigua Sailing Week

Antigua Sailing Week

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

Top Five Products for Fun in the Sun

Top Five Products for Fun in the Sun

January 29, 2019
3.3k

A Brief History of Rum at Sea

August 18, 2016
3.4k

Don't miss it

5 US Coast Guard members stand infront of a boat wearing their life jackets (Personal Floatation Devices)
Safety Gear

Stay Safe: How to Pick the Best Life Jacket (PFD) for Boating

June 4, 2025
3.3k
Aquila 50 Power Catamaran
Boats

Luxury Meets Utility in the Aquila 50 Explorer Yacht

June 3, 2025
3.8k
The Town of Palm Beach Marina aerial view showing full docks including super yachts
Featured

Chart Your Course: Seven Reasons the Town of Palm Beach Marina Tops Boaters’ Lists

June 3, 2025
3.4k
The Eclipse 505 Shadow making a sharp turn to Port
Boats

Cruiser Luxury and Performance: Step Aboard the ECLIPSE 505 Shadow

May 28, 2025
3.8k
A golden propeller showing the end of this boat's steering system after a DIY project
DIY

Boat Steering Systems 101: A DIY Inspection and Repair Guide

May 28, 2025
3.4k
Shore power adapter on a dock with marina water as a backdrop
Safety

Why the Right Adapter for Shore Power Is Essential for Boaters

May 28, 2025
3.4k
Facebook Instagram TikTok Youtube LinkedIn

Navigation

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Manage My Subscription
logo

1591 E. Atlantic Blvd, 2nd Floor
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Office: +1 (954) 522-5515
Fax: +1 (954) 522-2260
Contact us: info@southernboating.com


Newsletter

* indicates required

© 2024 Southern Boating Media

No Result
View All Result
  • Boats
    • Center Consoles
    • Dual Consoles
    • Motoryachts
    • Power Cats
    • Sport Cruisers
    • Tenders & Ribs
  • Destinations
    • Bahamas
    • Caribbean
    • Pacific
    • U.S. Atlantic
    • U.S. Gulf
  • Engines
    • Engine Buyers Guide
  • Maintenance
    • DIY
  • Electronics
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Fishing
    • Food
    • Drinks
    • Appetizers
    • Entrées
    • Dessert
    • Holiday
  • Gear
  • Shop
  • Digital Edition
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

© 2024 Southern Boating Media

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Manage My Subscription
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Manage My Subscription