A note regarding COVID-19
Upcoming Events in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi
CC Songwriters Festival
Feb. 14
House of Rock, 511 Starr St.
This event features over 25 songwriters and performers from all across the region as well as several workshops and panel discussions on the craft and business of being a songwriter and musician in the modern age.
Barefoot Mardi Gras
March 1
Whitecap Beach, Whitecap Boulevard
Embrace the spirit of the Gulf Coast at the Barefoot Mardi Gras, a vibrant and laid-back twist on the traditional Mardi Gras celebration. Set along the beautiful beaches of Corpus Christi, this annual event brings the parade energy of Mardi Gras to the shore, where attendees trade beads for bare feet and enjoy a one-of-a-kind beachfront parade.
Texas Oyster Roundup
March 1
Water Street Oyster Bar, 309 N. Water St.
Join along for the third annual Texas Oyster Round Up to learn more about Texas oyster farming. Enjoy speakers and music while slurping up the flavors of the coast with different styles of oysters.
People’s Literary Festival
March 6-8
Various locations
The festival sets out to captivate literary enthusiasts, promote academic excellence, elevate professional creative writing, and contribute to the Coastal Bend economy by bringing writers and readers together to honor expression through poetry, literature, and storytelling.
Big Bloom Plant Sale
April 5
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Bring your plant wagon and load up on thousands of plants of all kinds. There’s also specialty vendors, butterfly and lady bug releases, food trucks, and Animal Ambassadors presentations.
Birdiest Festival in America
April 23-27
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Spotlighting South Texas’ peak spring migration in one of the country’s busiest flyways is the Birdiest Festival in America. The festival features birding field trips, presentations, workshops, bird walks, and educational programs by Jonathan Wood of The Raptor Project.
Buc Days Festival
May 1-11
American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Commencing with the mayor of Corpus Christi walking the plank, this pirate-themed festival has a variety of family-friendly activities like the Stripes Carnival, an indoor shopping event coined Treasure Island, multiple parades, Barbecue on the Bay Competition, and the Robotics Rodeo. Families can also attend the Professional Bull Riding Velocity Tour Finals and watch some of the world’s best bull riders compete for the championship title.
Beach to Bay Relay
May 31
JP Luby Beach, Intersection of Beach Access Road 5 and Eliff Road
Runners across the nation gear up to conquer one of the largest relay marathons in the country, which boasts annual participation of more than 2,000 teams. Participants begin the six-leg race on the sands of North Padre Island, make their way through Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, and end along scenic Shoreline Drive at McCaughan Park. Beach to Bay proudly honors the men and women serving in the military.
