Fall info fun on the island! Fall in Port Aransas means warm water, shorter wait times, and miles of wide open beaches. This season is a tried-and-true visitor favorite time of the year, when generations of Texans take loved ones on quiet morning walks along the coast, cast a line into salty waters…
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Happy Fall, Y'all Fall hits differently on an island. In Port A, it’s downright "gourd-geous" cool Gulf breezes, golden light, and beach days that don’t clock out when the calendar flips. While other places bundle up for chilly winds and pumpkin patches, our “patches” are carved from sand, with warm…
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Fabulous, Fun Fishing for a Cause Tournament Schedule and History The Texas Women Anglers Tournament, also known as “TWAT,” was founded in the 1980s in Port Aransas and has continued to grow ever since. This family-run tournament is women-only and has a long-standing history of incredible…
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A Tradition 89 Years Strong For nearly nine decades, Port Aransas has turned early July into a salt-sprayed celebration of big dreams and even bigger fish, and the Deep Sea Roundup is where it all happens. From July 10–13, the 89th edition of the Gulf Coast’s oldest fishing tournament will reel…
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Welcome to Turkey Trot 2024 Port A runners would bet their bottom (sand)dollar that you’ve never been to a Turkey Trot as awesome as the island's very own Port A Turkey Trot—a family friendly Tot Trot, 2K, 5K & 10K—made grab-a-postcard-and-write-home worthy by the signature Gobble on the Grand…
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Presented by the University of Texas Marine Science Institute Saturday, October 12, 2024 Explore the natural wonder of Port Aransas at Island Science Day, brought to you by the University of Texas Marine Science Institute! At this open-house style event, you'll be able to take boat rides, go on…
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What are They and What Do They Mean? If you have been fortunate enough to be around the fisheries of Port Aransas during tournament season, it’s likely you’ve seen the flutter of small flags that line fishing boats as they pull in for weigh in. These flags add an element of excitement to the…
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A weekend of live music and lots of fun It's hard to believe it's been an entire month since Port A Live Music Fest 2021 kicked off! All weekend long, crowds danced their way around the music venues of Port Aransas, listening to bands that spanned genres and generations. It was a weekend to…
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Belt sander racing is a longstanding tradition in Port Aransas, Texas. Lively crowds of locals and visitors gather together to cheer on their favorite belt sander in these miniature drag races. Below is a quick Q&A with everything you need to know before you head off to the races! What are belt…
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