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January
SPI Market Days
Start Date: 01/03/2009
End Date: 01/05/2009
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Arts, crafts, jewelry, trade show items, and specialty foods.
Admission: $1 at the door
Phone: (800) 767-2373
Longest Causeway Run & Wellness Walk
Start Date: 01/10/2009
Organization: Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce
Location: Queen Isabella Causeway
Description: Hundreds of runners and walkers join in for a view from the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway!
www.portisabel.org
Phone: (956) 943-2262
Registration for SPI Winter Texan Golf Classic
Start Date: 01/13/2009
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 20 or Jan. 21.
Doors open at 8AM, SPI Convention Centre 7355 Padre Blvd.
Phone: 956-533-6114
SPI Winter Texan Golf Classic
Start Date: 01/20/2009
End Date: 01/21/2009
Organization: SPI Women’s Golf Assoc.
Location: South Padre Island Golf Course
Description: Must register Jan.14 at SPI Convention Centre for this popular event! One member of each foursome must be present to register. Raffles, mulligans, and tons of fun in the sun!
For details call 800-SOPADRE
Phone: 956-533-6114
SPI Market Days
Start Date: 01/28/2009
End Date: 01/30/2009
Shop till you drop! SPI Convention Centre
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
SPI Kitefest
Start Date: 01/31/2009
End Date: 02/01/2009
Location: North of SPI Convention Centre
Description: Kite enthusiasts from around the country will descend on South Padre Island for the 9th annual fun fly for the kid in you!
Price: Free
Phone: (956) 761-1248
February
Winter Texan Snowbird Extravaganza
Start Date: 02/03/2009
End Date: 02/04/2009
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: 02/14/2009
Annual SPI Chili Expo Benefitting Laguna Madre Humane Society at Louies Backyard.
$5 admission fee.
Winter Texan Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up
Start Date: 02/21/2009
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
Isle Ditter Dog
Start Date: 02/21/2009
Annual event benefitting the Laguna Madre Humane Society.
Doors open at 10:30 am at Louies Back Yard.
For entry forms call Jacky at 956-772-1974
KOA World's Largest Surf Fishing Tournament
Start Date: 02/21/2009
For information, call (956) 371-4099 or 1-800-562-9724.
SPI Market Days
Start Date: 02/27/2009
End Date: 03/01/2009
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
March
Heat Wave Car & Audio Show
Start Date: 03/07/2009
End Date: 03/08/2009
Custom Car & Truck Show sound off at South Padre Island Convention Centre.
Tickets for Heat Wave can be purchased at: www.ez-tixx.com
Phone: 877-993-8499
www.heatwaveinc.com
At "Home Page" click on "Pre-Register/Shop" then click on "Spectator Tickets" find show by date. Ticket Prices are (Pre Purchase) $20.00 One Day Pass, $25.00 Week End Pass, (At the Gate) $25.00 One Day Pass, $30.00 Week End Pass, Children 10 and under are free.
Texas Week / Spring Break SPI
Start Date: 03/16/2009
End Date: 03/21/2009
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
SPI SPLASH
Start Date: 04/15/2009
End Date: 04/19/2009
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
Beach -N- Biker Fest
Start Date: 04/17/2009
End Date: 04/19/2009
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Come on down to this 2009 Rally, Mexico ride and so much more!!
Phone: (956) 605-6598
Annual Texas State Surfing Championship
Start Date: 04/18/2009
End Date: 04/19/2009
Isla Blanca Park (Jetties)
Description: The 44th Annual Texas State Surfing Championship is slated for April 18-19-- adequate surf conditions permitting.
For updated information, go to www.tgsa.org
Texas Adopt a Beach Cleanup
Start Date: 04/25/2009
23rd Annual Spring Clean Up, 9am to Noon
Check in at Andie Bowie Park (County Access #2) Hwy 100
For more info or to register your group call Monica at 956-761-5494
23rd Annual Spring Adopt a Beach Cleanup
Start Date: 04/25/2009
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.
For details call Monica at 956-761-5494
May
Pedal To Padre
Start Date: 05/02/2009
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
Windsurf Blowout
Start Date: 05/02/2009
End Date: 05/03/2009
Annual Blowout is on! GPS Runs and long distance race!
Call Jibber at 956-761-5061 for details!
Tourist Appreciation Day
Start Date: 05/13/2009
End Date: 05/13/2008
The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting a tourist appreciation event in honor of Texas Tourism Week from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the Visitors' Center.
Texas Tourism Week is May 11-15, and this year marks its 26th year of recognition.
The Visitors' Center is located at 600 Padre Blvd. For more information, call 1-800-SOPADRE.
Turtle Days - Lighting of the Tiki Torches
Start Date: 05/16/2009
Annual Lighting of The Tiki Torches! Flotilla starts at Ted's Restaurant at 5:30pm. Kayakers and non-motorized boaters are welcome! Flotilla will light torches along the route ending at Palm Street Pier and a Turtle Days Celebration.
Memorial Weekend Fireworks
Start Date: 05/23/2009
End Date: 05/24/2009
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.
Phone: (956) 761-6433
SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
Start Date: 05/23/2009
End Date: 05/24/2009
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
July
Fourth of July Fireworks
Start Date: 07/04/2009
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: 07/25/2009
End Date: 07/26/2009
Organization: Harlingen Art Forum
Location: SPI Convention Centre
Description: www.harlingenartforum.com
Phone: (956) 761-3000
Texas International Fishing Tournament
Start Date: 07/29/2009
End Date: 08/02/2009
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. 71st year. 1,200 competitors. 956-943-TIFT. www.tift.org
Phone: (956) 943-8438
August
Ladies Kingfish Tournament (LKT)
Start Date: 08/07/2009
End Date: 08/09/2009
Organization: SPI Chamber of Commerce
Location: Register Shrimp Haus at Schlitterbahn
Description: 28th year. 250+ competitors. Bay and Offshore Divisions. www.spichamber.com
Phone: (956) 761-4412
USA Surf 'n' Turf Adventure Race
Start Date: 08/22/2009
End Date: 08/22/2009
USA Surf ‘n’ Turf Adventure Race. Hosted by Unlimited Sports Adventures. Adventure race consisting of biking, running and some water paddling (no kayaking). Mystery events also included. Teams of two. Lots of fun for beginners & experienced adventure racers!
For complete information go to: www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com
September
Ruffrider Regatta
Start Date: 09/05/2009
End Date: 09/06/2009
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
Labor Day Fireworks
Start Date: 09/05/2009
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: 09/05/2009
End Date: 09/06/2009
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
SPI Triathlon and Kids Beach Ball Triathlon
Start Date: 09/19/2009
End Date: 09/21/2009
Organization: Roger Soler's Sports & SPI CVB
Location: Start/Finish Louie's Backyard;
Time: check-in 6:30 a.m.
2009 details coming soon
For more information, go to www.rogersoler.com
Phone: (210) 695-6430 patti@rogersoler.com
23rd Annual Fall Adopt a Beach Cleanup
Start Date: 09/26/2009
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.
For details call Monica at 956-761-5494
October
South Padre Island SPLASH
Start Date: 10/02/2009
End Date: 10/04/2009
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 Half Marathon Beach Run
Start Date: 10/02/2009
End Date: 10/03/2009
Run 13.1 miles on our prestigious South Padre Island Beach! Run solo or relay teams of 4.
For complete information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com
SPI Bikefest 2009
Start Date: 10/08/2009
End Date: 10/11/2009
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: 16th Anniversary Rally!!! Bikers from around the US will make a roar by the shore! Concert at SPI Convention Centre on Sat. Reg.
Rally Package is $50 includes armband, pin, souvenir dog tag and concert ticket. Mexico Fiesta Run tickets are available for $15. www.spibikefest.com
Phone: (956) 668-7484
Sandcastle Days
Start Date: 10/16/2009
End Date: 10/18/2009
Organization: Sandcastle Days, Inc.
Location: Isla Blanca Park
Description: Master Sand Sculpture Competition. Amateur competition for all ages and groups on Saturday!
Art & Craft Venders see www.sandcastledays.com for details.
Admission: County Park Gate Fee
Phone: (956) 761-6433
November
World Championship Shrimp Cook-off
Start Date: 11/08/2009
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
Lighting of the Island
Start Date: 11/27/2009
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
Phone: (800) 657-2373
SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament
Start Date: 11/27/2009
End Date: 11/28/2009
Organization: SPI CVB
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: 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
Christmas Mercado
Start Date: 11/28/2009
Artists, craftsmen & local businesses will have their wares in an open market setting! Music, food & fun! 10am-4pm adjacent to Louies Backyard.
Vender Opportunities!!! email spimercado@yahoo.com or call 956-761-2626 to book space. |
