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January
Registration for SPI Winter Texan Golf Classic
Start Date: 01/15/2008
Organization: SPI Women's Golf Assoc.
Location: SPI Convention Center
Time: 8 AM CST
Description: First come, first serve to register your foursome for this popular tournament. Foursomes will play either Jan 21 or Jan. 22. Doors open at 8AM, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Phone: (800) 767-2373
SPI Winter Texan Golf Classic
Start Date: 01/21/2008
End Date: 01/22/2008
Organization: SPI Women’s Golf Assoc.
Location: South Padre Island Golf Course
Description: Register Jan.14 at SPI Convention Centre for this popular event! Raffles, mulligans, and tons of fun in the sun! For details call 800-SOPADRE
Phone: (800) 767-2373
SPI Taste of The Island
Start Date: 01/27/2008
Organization: SPI Chamber of Commerce
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
Description: Restaurants provide "tastes" of their cuisine, trade booths provide info or sell merchandise
Admission: $12
Phone: (956) 761-4412
February
SPI Kitefest
Start Date: 02/02/2008
End Date: 02/03/2008
Location: North of SPI Convention Centre
Description: Kite enthusiasts from around the country will descend on South Padre Island for the 8th annual fun fly for the kid in you!
Price: Free
Phone: (956) 761-1248
Winter Texan Snowbird Extravaganza
Start Date: 02/05/2008
End Date: 02/06/2008
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Senior citizen lifestyle expo with entertainment,
exhibits, & seminars
Price: Free
Phone: (800) 657-2373
S.P.I.C.E
Start Date: 02/09/2008
Annual SPI Chili Expo
Benefitting Laguna Madre Humane Society at Louies Backyard.
$5 admission fee.
KOA World's Largest Surf Fishing Tournament
Start Date: 02/09/2008
KOA World's Largest Surf Fishing Tournament.
For information, call (956) 371-4099 or 1-800-562-9724.
SPI Market Days
Start Date: 02/15/2008
End Date: 02/17/2008
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Arts, crafts, jewelry, trade show items and specialty foods. Ages 16 and under free.
Admission: $1 at the door
Phone: (956) 761-6746
Winter Texan Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up
Start Date: 02/15/2008
Organization: Texas General Land Office
Location: County Access 5, Edward Atwood King Park
Time: 9:00 AM
Description: Registration 8-8:45, bags & gloves supplied
Phone: (956) 761-6433
Laguna Madre Art League Show & Sale
Start Date: 02/15/2008
End Date: 02/17/2008
Location: SPI Convention Centre
Admission: $1
9-5pm Friday, Saturday, & Sunday at Markt Days!!
Annual Show at a new location!
Isle Ditter Dog
Start Date: 02/16/2008
Annual event benefitting the Laguna Madre Humane Society.
Doors open at 10:30 am at Louies Back Yard.. Advance tickets available at Whiskers and Things, The Cat House, or One Particular Harbor.
For entry forms call Jacky at 956-772-1974
Surfrider Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
Start Date: 02/16/2008
Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter will be holding their Winter Cleanup in partnership with 'Recycle SPI'.
9AM-12PM at Dolphin Cove in Isla Blanca Park.
March
Heat Wave Car & Audio Show
Start Date: 03/01/2008
End Date: 03/02/2008
Custom Car & Truck Show sound off at South Padre Island Convention Centre featuring funkmaster Flex show tour. Live acts include Fat Joe, Gorilla Zoe, and more!
For ticket info call 800-767-TKTS
Texas Week / Spring Break SPI
Start Date: 03/10/2008
End Date: 03/15/2008
Location: South Padre Island
Description: The majority of Texas schools are out this week and students descend on SPI for fun in the sun!
Phone: (800) 657-2373
April
Beach -N- Biker Fest
Start Date: 04/10/2008
End Date: 04/13/2008
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Come on down to this 2008 Rally, Mexico ride and so much more!!
Phone: (956) 605-6598
SPI SPLASH
Start Date: 04/16/2008
End Date: 04/20/2008
Description: SPI Splash brings over 2000 visitors to our Island each year. Call 956-761-5953 for event information. www.upperdeckhotel.com
Phone: (956) 761-5953
41st Annual Texas State Surfing Championship
Start Date: 04/19/2008
End Date: 04/20/2008
Location: Isla Blanca Park (Jetties)
Description: The 42nd Annual Texas State Surfing Championship is slated for April 26-27 -- adequate surf conditions permitting. For updated information, go to www.tgsa.org
May
RGV Chili, Chili Verde, & Salsa Cook-off
Start Date: 05/03/2008
More Info Soon!
Description: ICS Sanctioned Event
www.chilicookoffspi.com
Phone: (956) 434-9164
Pedal To Padre
Start Date: 05/03/2008
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
Turtle Days - Lighting of the Tiki Torches
Start Date: 05/16/2008
The turtles are returning to SPI to nest and that means it's time to
get ready for the second annual Lighting of the Tiki Torches
Flotilla, at just before sunset. The reigning King and Queen Sargassum, along with their court of local
kayakers, will paddle the entire length of the island, lighting tiki
torches all along the bay. Upon arriving at Palm Street Pier, they
will be greeted by drummers, hula dancers, and a
special performance by the Bongodogs. This is a perfect excuse to
break out the Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts and get ready for
summer!
Kayakers: Meet at Ted's Landing at 5:30 if you are up for the whole
trail, or join in at any point along the way. A trailer provided by
The Beach Service will help you get your kayak back up to Ted's after the ceremony.
Bayside residents: Place your (unlit) Tiki Torch in the bay and the
King and Queen of Sargassum will light it from the ceremonial torch.
Contact organizer Nancy Marsden to get your location on the Tiki
Trail Map.
Everybody Else: Walk to the nearest by access point to cheer on the
flotilla and pay homage to King & Queen Sargassum! Then head over to Palm Street Pier to participate in the festivities.
At 7:45 the sunset ceremony begins, culminating in "the calling of the turtles" (on a conch shell, of
course!) as the island officially welcomes nesting sea turtles and
the beginning of summer. Following the ceremony, the Saturn Street
Strummers will break out their ukes as warmup for the ever-popular
Bongodogs and their unique blend of Texmex Puro Caliche Island music.
The Turtle Ball
Start Date: 05/17/2008
Details Soon!
Memorial Day Fireworks
Start Date: 05/24/2008
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. Fireworks every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Phone: (956) 761-6433
SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
Start Date: 05/24/2008
End Date: 05/25/2008
Organization: SPI Volleyball
Location: Boomerang Billy’s at Surf Motel
Time: 9AM
Description: Annual Men’s, Women’s, and Co-Ed Competition on the beach!
Phone: (956) 761-2420
June
International Surfing Day
Start Date: 06/21/2008
In celebration of International Surfing Day, Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter will be holding two free clinics for local and visiting children to promote the sport of surfing and raise awareness of the ecological challenges that we face as surfers and watermen and waterwomen.
The clinics will be held for children between the ages of 8 and 14 years of age. Both clinics will be held at Isla Blanca Park on the south end of South Padre Island. The first clinic will start at 8:30AM and end at 11AM. The second will start at 12:30PM and end at 3PM . Both clinics will include a presentation on the birth and life of a wave, basic water safety and surfboard riding instruction.
Surfboards, water, lunch and t-shirt will be provided to all students participating in the clinics. The only things that the students must provide are swimwear and sunscreen.
A rescue diver will be on hand for safety!
For registration or more information please contact Rob Nixon at robaroo2000@gmail.com or 956-433-1472 or go by On The Beach, 2105 Padre Blvd., Island Native, 700 Padre Blvd. Ste A, or Gravity Park, 106 W Marlin (After 7PM).
Space is limited to only 20 kids per clinic!
Thanks to the following donors and contributors for their help and support:
Island Native, On The Beach, Psychadeli, Si Creations, South Padre Island CVB, Surf's Up! and Toucan Graphics
July
Fourth of July Fireworks
Start Date: 07/04/2008
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
Start Date: 07/26/2008
End Date: 07/27/2008
Organization: Harlingen Art Forum
Location: Convention Centre
Description: www.beachcombersartshow.com
Phone: (956) 761-3000
Sea Life Day
Start Date: 07/26/2008
Location: Radisson Beach
Times: 10am-4pm
Local organizations entertain & educate visitors on the issues of Coastal Conservation and Preservation of our Texas Gulf Shores.
August
Texas International Fishing Tournament
Start Date: 08/03/2008
End Date: 08/05/2008
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. 70th year. 1,200 competitors. 956-943-TIFT. www.tift.org
Phone: (956) 943-8438
Ladies Kingfish Tournament (LKT)
Start Date: 08/08/2008
End Date: 08/10/2008
Organization: SPI Chamber of Commerce
Location: Register SPI Convention Centre
Description: 27th year. 250+ competitors. Bay and Offshore Divisions. www.spichamber.com
Phone: (956) 761-4412
SPI Beach Bash Volleyball Tournament
Start Date: 08/22/2008
End Date: 08/23/2008
South Padre Island Beach Bash Volleyball Tournament, hosted by The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College. Eight volleyball teams representing NAIA universities from the Midwest, Texas and Mexico, wlll be participating. For more information, visit http://athletics.utb.edu or call (956) 882-8911.
USA Surf 'n' Turf Adventure Race
Start Date: 08/23/2008
End Date: 08/24/2008
USA Surf ‘n’ Turf Adventure Race. Hosted by Unlimited Sports Adventures. Paddle, run, swim, bike and play! Convention Centre. Two-person teams compete. Packet pick-up/registration at Dorado’s Baja Bar and Grill Saturday 6-9 p.m. Accepting first 100 teams to register. For more information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com, or call Meri Heggie (956) 451-1500.
NCAA Division 1 Volleyball
Start Date: 08/29/2008
End Date: 08/31/2008
Location: South Padre Island Convention Center
Details to follow
Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Over the Bay SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
Start Date: 08/30/2008
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 Beach Volleyball / Labor Day Tournament
Start Date: 08/30/2008
End Date: 08/31/2008
Location: Boomerang Billy’s Beach at Surf Motel
Description: Two-person open, men’s & women’s division, and co-ed division. Cash awards! Contact Erin.
Phone: 956) 761-2420
September
Ruffrider Regatta
Start Date: 09/06/2008
End Date: 09/07/2008
Location: Sand Flats North of the Convention Centre
Time: 10 AM
Description: Annual race 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
20th Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup
Start Date: 09/20/2008
Organization: Texas General Land Office
Location: Cameron County Beaches. Call for details.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: 23rd annual fall cleanup rain or shine! Volunteers can register at check-in sites from 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. gloves, pencils and trash bags furnished. www.texasadoptabeach.org
Phone: 1-877-TXCOAST
SPI Kids Pedal-N-Dash Duathlon
Start Date: 09/21/2008
End Date: 09/21/2008
Organization: Unlimited Sports Adventures
Location: Sheraton Beach Hotel
Time: 9:00 am
Description: Race begins with a run (along the beach), followed by a bike ride (Isla Blanca), and then finishes with another run (along the beach). Open to children of various ages Free hotdogs for kids. $15 reg www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com
Phone: (956) 451-1500
Walk For Women
Start Date: 09/28/2008
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Description: Support the fight against breast cancer and walk! Registration at 10 a.m.
Phone: (956) 761-4231
October
South Padre Island SPLASH
Start Date: 10/03/2008
End Date: 10/05/2008
5-7: SPI SPLASH. This alternative-lifestyle event draws more than 2,000 visitors annually. For more information, go to www.upperdeckhotel.com, or call (956) 761-5953.
SPI Bikefest 2008
Start Date: 10/09/2008
End Date: 10/12/2008
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: 15 Anniversary Rally!!! Bikers from around the US will make a roar by the shore! Concert at Schlitterbahn on Sat. Reg. Rally Package is $45 includes armband, pin, souvenir dog tag and concert ticket. Mexico Fiesta Run tickets are available for $15. www.spibikefest.com
Phone: (956) 668-7484
USA SPI Individual Half-marathon, 4-person Relay, One-mile Kids Run
Start Date: 10/11/2008
USA SPI Individual Half-marathon, 4-person Relay, One-mile Kids Run. Hosted by Unlimited Sports Adventures. Packet pickup/registration 4-8 p.m. Friday at Louie's Backyard. 7:30 a.m. start/finish at Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort.
For more information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com, or call Meri Heggie (956) 451-1500.
SPI Triathlon and Kids Beach Ball Triathlon
Start Date: 10/11/2008
End Date: 10/13/2008
Organization: Roger Soler's Sports & SPI CVB
Location: Start/Finish Louie's Backyard;
Time: check-in 6:30 a.m.
Description: Adult event: 800-meter bay swim, 14-mile bike and 5k on/off road run; Kids Beach Ball Triathlon: (approx.) 100-meter swim; 3-mile on-road bike and on-road run. For more information, go to www.rogersoler.com
Phone: (210) 695-6430
Sandcastle Days
Start Date: 10/16/2008
End Date: 10/19/2008
Organization: Sandcastle Days, Inc.
Location: Sheraton Beach Hotel
Description: International Sand Sculpture Competition. Masters of The Future FREE Sandcastle lessons Oct. 11-18 Amateur competition for all ages and groups on Saturday!
Art & Craft Venders see www.sandcastledays.com for details.
Admission: FREE
Phone: (956) 761-3000
Women’s Tip of Texas Golf Classic
Start Date: 10/25/2008
End Date: 10/26/2008
Location: South Padre Island Golf Course
Description: A weekend of golfing and dining sponsored by SPI Women's Golf Association
Phone: (956) 533-0708
SPI International Music Festival
Start Date: 10/31/2008
End Date: 11/02/2008
2nd Annual SPI International Music Festival. A great variety of entertainment at venues all over the Island! The event begins Friday, Oct 31 and runs through Sunday, Nov.2.
www.spimusicfest.com
November
SPI Kite Festival
Start Date: 11/01/2008
End Date: 11/02/2008
12th Annual SPI Kite Competition. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days at the flats north of the SPI Convention Centre. The non-profit event is free and sanctioned by the American Kiteflyers Association. For more information, call (956) 761-7028, or e-mail Guy Blatnik at guyblatnik@kiteshop.com
World Championship Shrimp Cook-off
Start Date: 11/02/2008
Organization: Port Isabel Chamber Of Commerce
Location: Port Isabel old Wal-Mart parking lot
Description: Local teams cook for the masses www.portisabel.org
Phone: (956) 943-2262
2nd Annual Women’s Festival
Start Date: 11/07/2008
End Date: 11/09/2008
Organization: Upper Deck
Location: Various
Description: Variety of events
Phone: (956) 761-5953
Lighting of the Island
Start Date: 11/28/2008
Organization: SPI Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: SPI Visitors Center, 600 Padre Blvd.
Time: 6 PM
Description: Join Mr. & Mrs. 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
Start Date: 11/28/2008
End Date: 11/29/2008
Organization: SPI CVB
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: NCAA Div. I Basketball teams from around the nation hoop it up on South Padre. For more information, call 1-888-SPI-TKTS (774-8587)
Phone: (888) 774-8587
December
Bicycle Beach Bash
Start Date: 12/05/2008
End Date: 12/07/2008
Organization: Unlimited Sports Adventures
Location: TBA
Time: 8:30 AM
Bicycle Beach Bash 8:30 a.m. at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd. This race is great for beginners. Three events: Time Trial (10K), Short Circuit Race, and Road Race (30 miles). Cash prizes and awards. Packet pick-up & Registration at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 12/5/08. NO 'MORNING OF' REGISTRATION...Sponsored by Unlimited Sports Adventures. For more information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com or call 956.451.1500
Phone: (956) 451-1500
Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Start Date: 12/06/2008
Location: Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce
Description: Call Port Isabel Chamber for Details
Phone: (956) 943-2262
Annual SPI Christmas Parade-An Old-fashioned Christmas
Start Date: 12/13/2008
End Date: 12/13/2008
20th Annual SPI Christmas Parade-An Old-fashion Christmas. Several pre-activities from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Schlitterbahn: 9-11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa, free for children 10 and under and $2 for everyone over 10; photos with Santa, build sandcastles with Amazin’ Walter and Sandy Feet; Storytime with Mrs. Claus; games, face painting; clowns, mimes, music; Santa’s work center- Write a letter to Santa; balloon art; and Chocolate Diva caramel apples. Parade begins at 5 p.m. at Mesquite and Huisache and ending at Palm.For more information, call Mary Ann Small at (956) 761-7800 or Jacky Conrad at (956) 772-1974.
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