Texas SandFest
Texas SandFest is October 15–17, 2021 Texas SandFest is one of the largest native-sand sculpture competitions in the USA. What began as a small local competition in 1997 has grown into an internationally recognized three-day family...
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Texas SandFest
Plan NOW for the best beach event out there! If you love sandcastles, then Texas SandFest is the...
Shoptoberfest
The Fall Shop Around, or "Shoptoberfest," is the prime weekend to fall for Port A and score deals on...
Holiday Golf Cart Parade
Decorate your cart or vehicle for a chance to win prizes in the annual holiday golf cart parade....
Lighted Boat Parade
The Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce invites boat owners to light up Port A and...
25th Annual Whooping Crane Festival
Each year since 1996, the Whooping Crane Festival has celebrated the annual return of the cranes to...
Know Before You Go! Keep you and your family safe on your next beach day with these beach safety best practices. Learn surf rescue locations and hours of operation, how to spot and escape a rip current, what the different beach flag colors mean, and more.