Festivals
in Corpus Christi, TX

(361) 758-2750

Join Aransas Pass Shrimporee's yearly grand festival, where you get to devour some of the best shrimp dishes South Texas has to offer, leaving your tastebuds happy.

As you roam the grounds, try out the Shrimp Eating Contest, enjoy the Folklorico Dancers, Mariachis, and Belly Dancers, and take your kiddos to the Kidz Zone, Magic Show, Pony Rides, Arts & Crafts, and check out the Culinary Stage, Games, Carnival, and the Exotic Animal Exhibit.

Relax a bit from the recreations and check out the 80-plus vendors, where you can enjoy shopping and a large variety of food from gumbo to funnel cakes and shrimp. Visitors can also expect to enjoy a wide variety of music that will provide continuous entertainment that should appeal to young and old alike.

(361) 980-1182

Be a part of a Corpus Christi tradition by running in the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon, the largest and most beloved long-distance race, celebrated by many runners, reuniting them with friends they’ve made from marathons past.

Test your endurance and sign up for the six-leg running event that honors the men and women serving in the United States Military with sincere pride, and all it takes is a little sweat, an occasional tear, and a bunch of smiles.

(361) 289-0191

The Wings Over South Texas Air Show takes place every other year, featuring the world-famous Blue Angels. Witness how their flying superiority and preciseness result in one heart-pounding aerial show above Corpus Christi Bay.

Be sure to catch the next Blue Angels air show at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and Naval Air Station Kingsville. These two locations host the event, featuring the military's aircraft, showcasing their skills with a few other crowd-pleasing attractions.

(361) 882-3242

Check out one of the biggest festivals that Corpus Christi has to offer, the annual Buc Days Celebration, where you can enjoy the Stripes Carnival, the Shops at Treasure Island, Buckin’ Marlin Stage, BBQ On The Bay, Robotics Rodeo, and the Wings Over South Texas.

Celebrate the people and communities that make the city shine. During the Rally Night Parade at Buc Days, you’ll see marching bands, spirited dancing, dazzling floats, and the Official Wrecker Service, Apollo Towing, clear the route for all the fun. There’s something for buccaneers of every age right here in the heart of the city by the sea.

(361) 887-6834

Experience what is perhaps the most curious, peculiar, yet extraordinarily fantastic festive moment ever imagined, Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead Street Festival, celebrating the lives we knew and miss and yet joyfully inviting all to pay respects to those who passed on and celebrate the life that makes and solidifies our cherished memories.

You’ll find Día de Los Muertos themed artworks, Wall and Altars of Remembrance, craft items, jewelry, fun children’s activities, challenging games, and plenty of food as the festival takes over several blocks of Downtown. This rich Mexican tradition has multiple stages of live entertainment, traditional Mexican cultural performances, and local bands.

(361) 463-9955

Get to shuckin' at the Fulton Oysterfest, where you can enjoy the carnival rides, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music, and unique vendor booths, all on the beautiful Rockport-Fulton bayfront.

Oysterfest officials have been working with seafood sources along the Texas Gulf Coast to locate the freshest oysters and other seafood for the event as well as the most popular entertainment.

(361) 777-4650

Grab your sails and suit up for the Portland Windfest, a family festival with endless fun, where you can enjoy three on three Basketball Tournaments, a BoardHouse Skateboard Show, Racing Pigs, Swimming Pigs, and a Tug-of-War Challenge, which is sure to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat.

Portland Windfest will blow you away with fun over classic favorites like Noahs Way Exotic Petting Zoo, Antique Tractor Show, Mechanical Bull Ride, Pony Rides, Youth Golf Tournament, Horseshoe Tournaments, Chili, Rib, Brisket, and Kid’s Pizza Cook-off, the All Dog Costume Parade, Arts and Crafts, Food Booths, Parade and Carnival.

(361) 876-3276

Grab your friends and family and treat yourself to a tradition you'll cherish forever at Rockin’ K Farms, where you can enjoy the annual Fall Festival and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Explore the massive Corn Maze and pick the perfect pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy the 20-plus attractions, like the Giant Slide, Backyard Games, Farm Animals, Cow Train, and the Apple Blaster.

Get your camera ready to capture the fun photo opportunities around the farm. Hungry? There are concessions around the farm that serve drinks and delicious foods like burgers, hotdogs, grilled cheese, lemonade, ice-cold water, soda, and more.

(361) 729-6445

Take a trip to the Rockport-Fulton Seafair, a 3-day sea-themed festival, where you and your entire family can have fun and indulge in all your favorite seafood.

Enjoy the festival's live entertainment, the Gumbo Cook-Off, Seafood Cooking Classes, Vendors, the Carnival, Cardboard Boat Races, a Parade, and more.

(361) 215-7556

Venture out and have fun at the annual Texas Jazz Festival, the longest free-running festival in the world. This three-day festival has taken place for more than 50 years, bringing the city jazz music for every age.

The Texas Jazz Festival is a free event welcome to all ages and features three stages of live jazz music, incredible food, and market vendors.