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EVENT CALENDAR

May25 Friday

A Taste of Laguna Madre
Fundraiser and silent auction featuring the finest dishes and
wines. $50 tax deductible donations made at door. 7PM.
Port Isabel Historical Museum. 956-943-7602


May 26 Saturday

Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks over the Bay
Annual Summer Weekend Fireworks tradition kicks off
9:15PM. Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper Streets.
Sponsored by the SPI CVB. 1-800-SoPADRE.

***** Friday Night Fireworks
Every Friday through Labor Day Weekend
9:15pm bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper Sts.

May28~9 Sat-Sun

Memorial Weekend Volleyball
Registration 8-9AM. Play 9:30. Men/Woman doubles on Sat.
Coed doubles on Sun. Boomerang Billy's
Laura Terhaggan. 956-761-1235.


Jun 1-3 Fri-Sun

Cine Sol Latino Film Festival
SPI Convention Centre. Friday night gala with 2 days of films
and presenters introducing new artistry in Hispanic film and
artwork. Contact 512-327-1333 for info


Jul 4 Wed Sat

Fourth of July Fireworks over the Bay
9:15PM. Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper Streets.
Sponsored by the SPI CVB. 1-800-SoPADRE.


Jun 16

1Oth Annual Sandy Cup Golf Tournament
South Padre Island Golf Club (located across the Bay in
Laguna Vista). For registration info call SPI Chamber of
Commerce 956-761-4412


Jul 21- 22 Sat-Sun

42nd Annual Beachcombers Art Show & Sale
Features artists from across the Southwestern U.S. SPI
Convention Center. Sponsored by Harlingen Art Forum.
956-423-6707.


Aug 1-5 Wed-Sun

Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT)
Largest bay and deep sea fishing tournament in this state.
South Padre Island and Port Isabel waters. 63rd year.
1,20O competitors. South Padre Island Convention Centre
956-943-TIFT.


Aug 11 Sat

Fifth Annual SPI Body Building Championships
Men and Women compete Nationally. Register by Aug 1.
Prejudging 9AM. Finals 7PM. 956-631-8568 or
956-686-0123.

Aug 10 - 12 Fri - Sun

Lakies Kingfish Tournament (LKT)

20th Anniversary, 250+ co9mpetitors, Bay and off-shore disisions. Fri: Register at SPI Convention Center. Sat:Weigh-in. Sun: Awards at SPI Convention Center. Hosted by SPI Chamber of Commerce. 956-761-4412

Sept. 1 Sat

26th Annual Ruff Riders Regatta
150 mile Texas Coastyline racefrom South Padre island to Corpus Christie. Registration Friday night in SPI. Race to follow Sat-Sun. Scott Kee 512-850-8884

Sept 1 Sat

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Over the Bay
9:15 Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper Stgreets.
Sponsored by the SPI CVB 1-800-sopadre
 
Sept 15th Sat
 
Texas adopt a Beach Cleanup
Pick up trash and make a few new friends at this enviro-friendly mixer. Cameron County Parks
956-761-5493 or 800-998-4GLO
 
 
Sept 29th Sat
18th Annual Longest Causeway Run and WEllness Walk
2.5 mile race on the QAueen Isabvella Causeway. Racers will not have to compete with motorists for the duration of the race. Sponsored by Port Isavbel Chamber of Commerce
956-943-2262
 
Oct 12-14 Fri - Sun
Spi Bikefest 2001 Motorcycle Convention & Rally
Biders from all around the U.S. will make a Roar by the Shore 956-668-7484
 
Oct 13
Historic Port Isabel Lighthouse Market Days
PI Chamber of Commerce 956-943-2262
 
Oct 19-20 Fri - Sat
14th Annual Sand Castle Days
Art & Architecture in sand. Amateur event for all ages. International competition for Masters. Sandy Feet 956-761-6222 or www.sandcastledays.com
 
Oct 27 Sat
Just DU-it SPI Duathlon / Lone star Pace Setters
Cycling / Runners'event, SPI Convention Centre
Registration 6:3O am, 8:30 am start
Contact Ellouise Morse at 761-8948

oct 31
Port Isabel Halloween on The Square
Downtown merchants and the Museums of Port Isabel
Have trick or treat for kids, a costume parade, music, prizes
and refreshments. 956-943-2262

Nov 4 Sun
8th Annual World's Championship Shrimp Cook-off
Local teams cook for the masses. Sponsored by the Port
Isabel Chamber of Commerce. 956-943-2262.

Nov 3~4 Sat-Sun
Tails of South Padre Island Fun Fly Fiesta
Located at The Flats north of the South Padre Island
Convention & Visitors Centre. B&S Kites 956-761-1248.
 
Nov13~ 16 Tues-Fri
The Texas Senior open
Pro-Am Nov 14th with Senior open to follow.
Call 956-943-GOLF for info
www.southpadreislandgolf.com
 
Nov16 Fri
SPI Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Gala &
Scholarship Fundraiser Radisson Resort.
Call Chamber of Commerce at 956-761-4412

|Nov23 Fri
Lighting of the Island
Join Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus for the official lighting of the
Island, refreshments and Christmas caroling. 6PM
South Padre Island Visitors Center at 6OO Padre Blvd.
1-8OO-SO-PADRE.

Dec1
Lighting of Port Isabel
The official lighting ceremony of Port Isabel & the Light
House. PI Chamber 956-943-2262
 
Dec Weekends
Port Isabel Christmas on the Square
Santa, Carolers, music, and more
 
Dec 7th
13th annual South Padre Island club Padre
Island of lights Holiday Prade
 
A total of $3000.00 in cash awards to top 3 entries in three categories. 6"30 PM on Padre Blvd. To register call 956-761-2582
 
 




                                                                                    

Times and dates are subject to change. For questions about
schedule, call South Padre Island Convention & Visitor's Bureau
1-800-SOPADRE