Start Date: 01/01/2008

Organization: Whiting Street Polar Bear Club
Location: Beach behind Boomerang Billy's Beach
Bar/Surf Motel, 2612 Gulf Blvd.

Time: Noon

Description: 10 a.m. registration. Registration ends at 11:45 a.m. and resumes after the event. Dip at Noon! First 50 to register receive tickets for pre-swim beverage, bowl of black-eyed peas and champagne toast. Registration free. T-shirts will be on sale.

Admission: FREE
Phone: (956) 761-6853

Start Date: 01/06/2008

End Date:  01/08/2008

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 

Start Date: 01/12/2008

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 

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 

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

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 

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 

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 

Start Date: 02/09/2008

Annual SPI Chili Expo

Benefitting Laguna Madre Humane Society

at Louies Backyard.

$5 admission fee.

Start Date: 02/09/2008

KOA World's Largest Surf Fishing Tournament.

For information, call (956) 371-4099 or 1-800-562-9724.

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 

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

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!

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

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.

 

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!

  

Tickets for Heat Wave can be purchased at:

www.ez-tixx.com

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

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

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

Start Date: 04/10/2008

End Date:  04/13/2008

  

35^th 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

 

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

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

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!

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

Start Date: 05/01/2008

End Date:  08/29/2008

Located in the Rio Grande Valley, McAllen is the heart of South Texas. In an area rich in culture, McAllen showcases diversity in art and all its forms.

The McAllen Art & Film Festival is a competitive festival created to pay tribute to the art of film and its makers. For two full days in October, the McAllen Art & Film Festival will screen independent features, shorts, documentaries, and every type of film under the Texas sun.

Categories include:
Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Narrative Short Student, Animated Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short

Deadline for festival consideration: August 29, 2008. No fee for submissions. Website & Online entry forms: www.mcallenfilm.com For more info, contact Annabell Cortina at acortina@mcallencvb.com or 956.682.2871.

 

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

Start Date: 05/14/2008

End Date:  05/14/2008

 

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.

 

South Padre Island visitors are invited for hot dogs, refreshments and CVB giveaways.

 

Texas Tourism Week is May 10-18, and this year marks its 25^th year of recognition.

 

The Visitors' Center is located at 600 Padre Blvd. For more information, call 1-800-SOPADRE.

Start Date: 05/16/2008

Start Date: 05/17/2008

A fanciful masked ball will be held at Club Pelican West this year. This annual party raises funds to aid in the expense of turtle nesting season.

 

Tickets are $25 pp and will benefit Sea Turtle Inc.

Other ticket locations to be announced soon!

Start Date: 05/17/2008

End Date:  05/17/2008

  

WHAT:            Celebrate SAFE BOATING WEEK beginning May 17, 2008 with the LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY POWER SQUADRON (LRGV PS)

WHERE:          Sea Ranch on the Island

WHEN:            May 17^th   9 a.m until 3 p.m.

 

Bring your boat by land or sea and help kick-off of Safe Boating Week with a BLESSING OF THE FLEET at 10 a.m. by Father Gerry Barrett, OMI, of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. LRGV members will be available to conduct a FREE Vessel Safety Check on your boat. We will also have a table set up to answer any questions you may have about HAVING FUN ON THE WATER. Plan to stop by and meet people who like to have a good time with boats.

 

Contact Christine Rakestraw 245-7880 or Peter Pranis, Jr 630-0648 for additional information.

Start Date: 05/23/2008

End 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 on Friday with another display on Saturday. Fireworks every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Phone: (956) 761-6433

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

Start Date: 06/21/2008

Both Clinics for this event are full!

 

In celebration of International Surfing Day, Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter is 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

Start Date: 06/21/2008

Prizes for families and individuals! Boating and non boating divisions! Family friendly $25 per person entry fee!

South Padre Island KOA & Fishbones Pier & Grill

For more information go to www.fishacrosstexas.com

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

Start Date: 07/04/2008

End Date:  07/04/2008

World Renowned DJ Sandra Collins headlines Tequila Frog's Fourth of July Bash! Collins has landed on the covers and pages of every major U.S. dance music magazine, as well as in magazines like Spin, Gear, Urb, Option, Jump, BPM, Sweater, Mixmag, UHF, Fix and more.

 

Live bands to perform too! Vinyl Dharma, NTH, Zona. Bands from 5-9 p.m. The music stops at 9 to watch the SPI fireworks display over the Laguna Madre Bay! After the fireworks, a body-painting fashion show, swimsuit runway, etc.; and more music follows.

 

Fashion runways with merchandise from the Rio Grande Premium Outlets and J&O.

 

www.erosculture.com

ticket info: (956) 960-2143; (956) 655-8370

 

LOCATION: Tequila Frogs, 205 W. Palm St.

TIME: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Start Date: 07/26/2008

End Date:  07/27/2008

Organization: Harlingen Art Forum
Location: Convention Centre

Description: www.harlingenartforum.com

Phone: (956) 761-3000

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.

Start Date: 07/30/2008

End Date:  08/03/2008

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

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

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. Tournament is located at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. For more information, visit http://athletics.utb.edu or call (956) 882-8911.

 

Start Date: 08/23/2008

End Date:  08/24/2008

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:

http://www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com

Start Date: 08/29/2008

End Date:  08/31/2008

Location: South Padre Island Convention Center

 

Details to follow

Start Date: 08/30/2008

End Date:  08/31/2008

Start Date: 08/30/2008

 

Start Date: 08/30/2008

End Date:  08/31/2008

 

Start Date: 09/12/2008

End Date:  09/21/2008

 

Join us for our 2nd Annual Dive Week.  This will be the first year participants will be able to dive the Texas Clipper. 

 

American Diving is offering:

-Texas Clipper

o             $155.00 (+ possible fuel surcharge)

o             Free Air

o             Free Nitrox

o             Two tank dive on Texas Clipper

o             7 am-2pm

 

-Tons of Steel + Texas Clipper

o             $175.00 (+ possible fuel surcharge)

o             Free Air

o             Free Nitrox

o             Three Tank Dive (Two on the Texas Clipper one on a rig)

o             Groups Only

 

There is a Texas Clipper Photo Contest that will be judged during Dive Week.  The winner will receive a free week at the Bay Islands Beach Resort in Roytan, Honduras.

 

For more information, e-mail deeonda@sopadre.com

 

Start Date: 09/20/2008

End Date:  09/21/2008

Organization: Roger Soler's Sports & SPI CVB
Location: Start/Finish Louie's Backyard; 
Time: check-in 6:30 a.m.

Description: Adult Tri Event: 800-meter bay swim, 14-mile bike and 5k on/off road run on Sunday; Kids Beach Ball Triathlon: (approx.) 100-meter swim; 3-mile on-road bike and on-road run on Saturday. For more information, go to www.rogersoler.com

Phone: (210) 695-6430 patti@rogersoler.com

Start Date: 09/27/2008

Start Date: 09/28/2008

Start Date: 10/03/2008

End Date:  10/05/2008

 

Start Date: 10/03/2008

End Date:  10/04/2008

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

Start Date: 10/09/2008

End Date:  10/12/2008

Start Date: 10/16/2008

End Date:  10/19/2008

Organization: Sandcastle Days, Inc.
Location: Sheraton Beach Hotel

Description:  Master Sand Sculpture Competition. Masters of The Future FREE Sandcastle lessons Oct. 15-19 Amateur competition for all ages and groups on Saturday!

Start Date: 10/25/2008

End Date:  10/26/2008

Start Date: 10/31/2008

End Date:  11/02/2008

2nd Annual SPI International Music Festival. A great variety of live entertainment at venues all over the Island!   

www.spimusicfest.com


 

Start Date: 11/01/2008

End Date:  11/02/2008

12^th 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

Start Date: 11/02/2008

Start Date: 11/07/2008

End Date:  11/09/2008

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

Start Date: 11/28/2008

End Date:  11/29/2008

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
Phone: (956) 350-4247

Start Date: 12/06/2008

Location: Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce

Description: Call Port Isabel Chamber for Details 
Phone: (956) 943-2262 

Start Date: 12/13/2008

End Date:  12/13/2008

20^th Annual SPI Christmas Parade-An Old-fashion Christmas.

More details coing soon!

For more information, call Mary Ann Small at (956) 761-7800 or Jacky Conrad at (956) 772-1974.

Start Date: 14/07/2008

1st Annual Tournament includes 3 competitive age classes

which include Piggy Perch (4-6yrs), Small Fry (7-12) and Junior Anglers (13-17). Tournament is based at South Padre Island KOA/Fish Bones Pier. For complete information got to www.fishacrosstexas.com