April 2008 Events for South Padre Island

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 35th Anniversary Celebration
Start Date: 04/10/2008
End Date:  04/13/2008

  

35th Anniversary Celebration April 10-13

www.spicelebration.com

Thursday, April 10

6 p.m.: Opening Ceremony; Municipal Complex, 4601 Padre Blvd.

-Dignitaries, Community invited

-Presentation by Historic Preservation Committee

-Recognition of 35-ers, long-time residents of 35 years or more

-Sign the birthday card, enjoy birthday cake, ice cream and refreshments

-Live music by Port Isabel High School Band

-Tell us your Island stories – Documentary participation

Friday, April 11

6-10 p.m.: SPI 35 Birthday Party with a Pirate Flair; Louie's Backyard

Cost: $5 admission; children under 4 years of age, free

-Live music by the Bongo Dogs and the Saturn Street Strummers

-Complimentary food buffet

-Costume contest for adults/children

-Fireworks, "Surprise" entertainment

Saturday, April 12

FREE ADMISSION

9 a.m.-noon: Sandcastle-building and kite-flying lessons on beach in front of Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill and Boomerang Billy's

Noon-6 p.m. Pirate Bazzaarr Family Fun Festival, Louie's Backyard Parking Lot

-Vendor booths

-Carnival games

-Island history storytelling (Beachcomber's Museum)

-Kite-flying, sandcastle-building lessons (beach)

-Live music by J. Michael Laferty

Pillage-and-Plunder Shopping and Dining Spree at participating businesses

Sunday, April 13

Pillage-and-Plunder Shopping and Dining Spree at participating businesses

 



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



Windsurf Blowout
Start Date: 04/26/2008
End Date:  04/26/2008

Annual Blowout is on!

GPS Runs and long distance race!

Call Jibber at 956-761-5061 for details!



Texas Adopt A Beach Coastal Cleanup
Start Date: 04/26/2008

22nd 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