January 2010
Winterfest at Schlitterbahn
January 27, 2010 10am-7pm
All day music for Winter Texans & friends!
18 performers Fish Fry lunch included in ticket price & giveaways! $1 beer and Margaritas
$15 pperson pre-purchase at Shrimp Haus, $20 at the door day of event
Atlantic Brass Quintet
January 28, 2010
South Padre Island Convention Centre
Cocktails 6:30pm Concert 7:30pm
Tickets $25
Kite Making Clinic
January 29, 2010
Location:Isla Grande Resort 1pm to 3pm
SPI KiteFest
January 30, 2010 - January 31, 2010
Kite enthusiasts from around the country will descend on South Padre Island for the 10th Annual fun fly and exhibition! Come to the Sand Flats north of SPI Convention Centre from 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.
SPI Farmers Market
January 31, 2010
Fresh Produce, fresh eggs, fresh seafood!
Healthy shopping for healthy foods. Located at "The Shores"
north of SPI Convention Centre Every Sunday 11am-2pm
February 2010
Winter Texan Snowbird Extravaganza
February 2, 2010 - February 3, 2010 9:30-4pm each day
Free admission Live entertainment, interactive workshops & exhibits
Agnes of God
February 4, 2010
Camille Playhouse Production
South Padre Island Convention Centre
Cocktails 6:30 Show 7:30pm
Tickets $25
Winter Outdoor & Wildlife Expo
February 6, 2010
An expo to learn about fishing, birdwatching, dolphins and all the eco culture of the Island!
7-5pm at the SPI Convention Centre.
SPI Market Days
February 8, 2010 - February 10, 2010
Arts, crafts, jewelry, trade show items and specialty foods.
$1 at the door/SPI Convention Centre
Winter Texan Adopt A Beach Cleanup
February 12, 2010
9am to Noon
County Access 5, Edward Atwood Park Bags, gloves and snacks provided
Sugar & Spice & Valentine Mercado
February 13, 2010
Annual SPI Chili Expo & Valentine Mercado Louies Backyard.
Mini Lecture Series
February 13, 2010
SPI Birding & Nature Center, 11am Professor from UTPA speaks on 'Eco-Topics'
Price of admission is all inclusive
Annual Winter Texan Appreciation Fish Fry
February 13, 2010
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, 11:30am-2pm. $7 per person,
all you can eat! Live music by 'Leslie' Sponsored by the
Port Isabel/SPI Rotary and SPI Convention & Visitors Bureau
SPI Market Days
February 26, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Arts, crafts, jewelry, trade show items and specialty foods.
$1 at the door/SPI Convention Center
Mini Lecture Series
February 27, 2010
SPI Birding & Nature Center 11am Professor from UTPA
lectures on various 'eco-topics' Price of admission all inclusive.
MARCH 2010
Heat Wave Car & Audio Show
March 6, 2010 - March 7, 2010
Feel The Heat Tour 2010! Spring Break jam with this annual event at the
SPI Convention Centre.
Mini Lecture Series
March 6, 2010
SPI Birding & Nature Center
11am Professor from UTPA lectures on various 'eco-topics'
Price of admission all inclusive.
Spring Break Texas Week
March 15, 2010 - March 20, 2010
spring break week for Texas Schools
APRIL 2010
Yuju Fest
April 9, 2010 - April 10, 2010
Easter Concerts with a Hispanic flavor for Semana Santa!
A tradition is revived Island style at Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park.
Beach -N- Biker Fest
April 16, 2010 - April 18, 2010
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre Description:
Come on down to this 2010 Rally,
Windsurf Blowout GPS Runs
April 17, 2010 - May 8, 2010
Register for prizes and fulfill your need for speed!!!
SPI Windsurf Association hosts these runs on Saturdays. April 17&24,May 1 & 8, 2010.
North Flats
24th Annual Spring Adopt a Beach Cleanup
April 24, 2010 - April 24, 2010
Let's talk trash!!! Lend a hand and have some fun at this annual event
sponsored by the Texas General Land Office. At 2 locations.
Bags and gloves provided. Andy Bowie Park #2 South Padre Island
& Boca Chica Beach/Brownsville.
MAY 2010
South Padre Kite Round Up!
May 1, 2010 - May 9, 2010
You've heard the rumors about the SIC 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, 2010 - May 1, 2010
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. Admission: $20.00
Friday Night Fireworks
May 28, 2010 - September 4, 2010 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.
Memorial Weekend Fireworks
May 29, 2010 - May 29, 2010
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.
SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
May 29, 2010 - May 30, 2010
Organization: SPI Volleyball
Location: Boomerang Billy's at Surf Motel
Time: 9AM Men's, Women's, and Co-eds Divisions.
JUNE 2010
Day Surf Camps
available every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday all summer long
South Padre Surf Company offers day camps and one hour surfing lessons for
beginners of all ages. 956-772-7272 website
JULY 2010
Day Surf Camps
available every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday all summer long
South Padre Surf Company offers day camps and one hour surfing lessons for
beginners of all ages. 956-772-7272 website
Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4, 2010 - July 4, 2010 Time: 9:15 PM
Organization: South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper Streets
Description: Annual fireworks display celebrating the birth of our nation
Beachcombers Art Show & Sale
July 24, 2010 - February 25, 2010
Over one hundred artists display paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and more!
South Padre Island Convention Centre, 10-5 each day
Texas International Fishing Tournament
July 27, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Organization: TIFT.Org
Location: Register/SPI Convention Centre
Description: Largest bay and deep sea fishing tournament in Texas!
South Padre Island and Port Isabel waters. 72nd year. 1,200 competitors.
AUGUST 2010
Day Surf Camps
available every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday all summer long
South Padre Surf Company offers day camps and one hour surfing lessons for
beginners of all ages. 956-772-7272 website
Ladies Kingfish Tournament (LKT)
August 6, 2010 - August 8, 2010
Organization: SPI Chamber of Commerce
Location: SPI Convention Centre and Sea Ranch Marina II at SouthPoint.
29th year. 200+ competitors. Bay and Offshore Divisions.
Surf & Turf Adventure Race
August 20, 2010 - August 21, 2010
Unlimited Sports Adventures South Padre Adventure Race!
Teams of two for biking, running, water event & mystery events Registration
Friday night at Louies Backyard, race on Saturday
SEPTEMBER 2010
Ruffrider Regatta
September 4, 2010 - September 5, 2010
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.
Labor Day Fireworks
September 4, 2010
Organization: South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Location: Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper St.
Time: 9:15 PM Description: Celebrate with a Bang!
South Padre Island Seafood and Music Festival
September 17, 2010 - September 18, 2010
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 on the Laguna Madre Bay!
SPI Half Marathon Beach Run
September 18, 2010
Run 13.1 miles on our prestigious South Padre Island Beach!
Run solo or relay teams of 4.
24th Annual Fall Adopt a Beach Cleanup
September 25, 2010
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.
OCTOBER 2010
SPI Bikefest 2010
October 7, 2010 - October 10, 2010
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.
Click here to download the housing form.
Sandcastle Days
October 15, 2010 - October 17, 2010
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
Admission: County Park Gate Fee
NOVEMBER 2010
World Championship Shrimp Cook-off
November 6, 2010
17th Annual World Championship Shrimp Cookoff will be held in Port Isabel from 10am-6pm on the old Walmart parking lot. Admission is $4
Lighting of the Island
November 26, 2010
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
SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament
November 27, 2010 - November 28, 2010
Save the dates and watch here for details! Annual Division 1 Tournament at the beautiful South Padre Island Convention Centre
Christmas Mercado
November 27, 2010
Artists, craftsmen & local businesses will have their wares in an open market setting!
Music, food & fun! 10am-4pm adjacent to Louies Backyard.
DECEMBER 2010
Annual SPI Holiday Parade
December 17, 2010
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..
New Year's Eve Fireworks
December 31, 2010
Celebrate the New Year with a BANG!
Midnite between Marlin and Pike Streets on the Bay!