A note regarding COVID-19
Upcoming Events in South Padre Island
South Padre Island
Shallow Sport Fishing Tournament
May 9-11
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Anglers compete to nab the largest red drum, trout, and flounder at one of the biggest and best boat owner’s fishing tournaments on the Gulf Coast.
Run the Jailbreak
May 18-19
Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill, 6900 Padre Blvd.
The Jailbreak Beach Escape has become a South Padre Island tradition. Each May, thousands of runners conquer the 5K course, covering 20 challenging obstacles on the sun-drenched beaches of South Padre before heading to Clayton’s Beach Bar for a Texas-sized beach party.
Memorial Day Fireworks
May 26
Entertainment District, 211 W. Whiting St.
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend on South Padre Island with a fireworks display over the bay. For the best viewing spots, check out the restaurants and bars in the Entertainment District.
Dargel Boat Owners Fishing Tournament
May 31-June 1
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Fish in this spot tournament, which means the redfish caught with the most spots wins.
sopadre.com/event/dargel-boat-owners-fishing-tournament/1729
Beach Bash Skate Jam
June 21
John L. Tompkins Park, 6100 South Padre Blvd.
At South Padre Island’s annual skate competition, there’s live music, food, and cash prizes.
Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4
South Padre Island Entertainment District, 211 W. Whiting St.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular fireworks show over the bay.
Beach Parade
July 4
Beach Access #4—Beach Circle, 2100 Gulf Blvd.
Kick off the Fourth of July with a parade on the beach.
Ron Hoover Fishing Tournament
July 12-13
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Anglers compete in an exciting bay tournament, with a portion of proceeds going to Make-A-Wish of the Rio Grande Valley.
Texas International Fishing Tournament
July 31-Aug. 4
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Laguna Madre Bay and Gulf of Mexico, Port Isabel and South Padre Island play host to Texas’ largest saltwater fishing tournament. Anglers compete in one of three divisions: bay, tarpon, and offshore. Dockside, thousands of spectators turn out to view impressive catches of blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish brought in by the big boats offshore.
sopadre.com/event/texas-international-fishing-tournament/1734
U.S. National Lifeguard Championships
Aug. 6-9
Isla Grand Beach Resort, 500 Padre Blvd.
Founded in 1964, the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) is America’s nonprofit, professional association of beach lifeguards and open-water rescuers. The USLA works to reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment through public education, national lifeguard standards, training programs, promotion of high levels of lifeguard readiness, and other means. Events include beach runs and sprints, swims, board rescues, and relays.
Ladies Kingfish Tournament
Aug. 9-11
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
The first all-ladies tournament in Texas is divided into two divisions: bay and offshore fishing.
