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Festivals & Events

Port Aransas hosts some of the largest and most unique outdoor festivals in Texas. The Deep Sea Roundup is the oldest fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast. The Harvest Moon Regatta is the largest port to port race in North America – Category 3 open regatta for all racing, cruising, spinnaker and non-spinnaker sailing yachts. Participants depart from Galveston and sail to Port Aransas. Texas SandFest is the largest Native-Sand, Sand Sculpture Competition in the USA. It is an internationally recognized 3-day family event that draws sculptors and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world each year to Port Aransas. The Whooping Crane Festival celebrates the rarest of cranes as one of the most endangered birds in the world. The festival is open to birders, photographers, families, and anyone who loves the outdoors and nature-related activities.

PORT ARANSAS FESTIVALS & EVENTS

IT`S NEVER A DULL MOMENT From fishing tournaments held year-round to festivals of art, food, live music, and nature, Port Aransas is a great place to spend your weekends. Be an active participant or watch the action, either way, you will feel the excitement in the big fish being landed at a tournament or the thrill of scoring a great deal during Shop Arounds.
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LIVE MUSIC

Looking for something to do in the evenings in Port Aransas? Come check out a live show at one of the many venues in the area. The Port Aransas Chamber keeps an updated schedule of music and entertainment on their website. It`s a great way to spend the evening in Port A!

Location: Port Aransas Live Music Scene
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DEEP SEA ROUNDUP

The Deep Sea Roundup is the oldest fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast. This is a tournament for all who wish to participate -- men, women, and youth with emphasis on fishing fun and excitement. The Deep Sea Roundup began in 1932 as the Tarpon Roundup and has grown from a handful of Port Aransas fishing and hunting guides pitting their skills against one another to the largest family fishing tournament on the Texas Gulf Coast. Deep Sea Roundup includes Offshore, Bay, Surf, Fly Fishing and a Junior Division plus a free Piggy Perch contest for the little guys and gals. The event is held in July. Check out Facebook or the website for exact dates and registration details.
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HARVEST MOON REGATTA

Held in October, the Harvest Moon Regatta is the largest port to port race in North America - Category 3 open regatta for all racing, cruising, spinnaker and non-spinnaker sailing yachts. Participants depart from Galveston and sail to Port Aransas. info@portaransas.org

Location: City Marina Pavilion Port Aransas, TX 78373
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PORT ARANSAS WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL

Held typically in October, however, due to Hurricane Harvey, we have rescheduled the festival for April. Please check in at the official website for future dates. We encourage anyone and everyone with a wooden boat to bring your craft to be displayed at the Port Aransas Wooden Boat Festival. Lots of activities are planned so bring the whole family for a weekend in Port A.
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WHOOPING CRANE FESTIVAL

Held in February, this festival is a one of a kind event focused on the Whooping Crane. This is the rarest of cranes and one of the most endangered birds in the world. The festival is open to birders, photographers, families, and anyone who loves the outdoors and nature-related activities. With six sites along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail including Wetland Park, Paradise Pond, the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, the Port Aransas Nature Preserve, Mustang Island State Park and the South Jetty, Port A hosts many must-see lookouts for avid birders and wildlife photographers.
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TEXAS SANDFEST

Texas SandFest is the largest Native-Sand, Sand Sculpture Competition in the USA, and is an internationally recognized 3-day family event that draws sculptors and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world each year to Port Aransas. Join us this year for some amazing sand sculptures, food, live music, kids activities with shopping for jewelry, arts & crafts, clothing, furniture, souvenirs & more in the vendor area. For various contacts, please visit their website.
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