September 26, 2009
Sandstock
Family friendly Christian Music Festival that will feature local and nationally recognized bands from within the Christian Music genre. Amusement rides, arts & crafts, food courts and more. www.sandstock.com

October 1-4, 2009
Harvest Moon Regatta
Category 3 - Open regatta for all racing, cruising, spinnakers, and non-spinnakers. Participants sail from Galveston to Port Aransas. www.harvestmoonregatta.com

October 1-4, 2009
Mustang Fest
A large contingent of Ford “Mustangs” from all over Texas will gather on Mustang Island to celebrate the ‘Pony Car’s 45th birthday. For more information on accommodations and activities call 405-563-0307 or log onto www.mustangfest.info

October 17, 2009
3rd Annual Port Aransas Art Walk – PA Art About
Event encourages and promotes art and culture in Port A with an opportunity to visit 12 different venues to meet and greet with the artists. 361-749-7334 www.portaransasartcenter.org

December 5, 2009
Carolers Afloat, Boat Lighting Parade
Enjoy caroling aboard boats cruising in the city harbor and boat lighting parade.
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce, 1-800-45-COAST or www.portaransas.org

January 25, 2010
Port “A” Merchant’s Dine Around
Enjoy samplings of island cuisine at a variety of local restaurants and enjoy tasty tidbits of desserts and beverage samples at Port Aransas shops. www.portaransas.org

February 25-28, 2010
Celebration of Whooping Cranes & Other Birds – Annual
Annual festival celebrating the endangered Whooping Cranes that winter in our area. Birding tours by boat and bus, renowned speakers, exhibits, nature related trade show, arts & crafts, photography workshops and more. For information contact the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce at 800-45-COAST or www.portaransas.org

March 2010
Spring Break
The 3rd. full week of March is the busiest during the month.

April through October, 2010
Sunset Sounds
Musical performances by local artists held the second Friday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public at Robert’s Point Park. For more information, call the Port Aransas Parks & Recreation, 361-749-4158

April 9-11, 2010
Texas Sand Fest
Largest Master Sand Sculpting Competition in the U.S. This family event offers attendees a weekend of fun on the beach while viewing these magnificent works of sand art. Unique “island-style” jewelry, art, crafts, food and music will be available.
www.texassandfest.com

April 24, 2010
Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
Statewide event held twice a year, in the spring and fall. Participants gather and document debris from area beaches. Call 800-45-COAST for more information or visit our website at www.portaransas.org

April 25-May 2, 2010
Great Texas Birding Classic
The Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), sponsored by the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Event is held each year in April to coincide with the spring bird migration in Texas. For more information call 800-45-COAST or visit our website at www.portaransas.org

May 15-17, 2010
Art Festival and Songwriter’s Showcase
A fine array of Arts & Crafts for sale on Saturday and Sunday. Monday is the Annual Songwriter’s Showcase at 7:00 pm on the grounds of the historic Tarpon Inn. For more information contact 361-749-7334 visit www.portaransasartcenter.org

Spring through Fall, 2010 – Fishing tournaments almost every weekend – there’s sure to be one to allure you to Port A…more information at www.portaransas.org

July 4, 2010
Annual Fireworks
The fun starts at dark thirty at Roberts Point Park. For more information call 361/749-4111.

July 8-11, 2010
Deep Sea Roundup
75th anniversary. Oldest fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast. This tournament features activities for the entire family. Categories consist of Bay/Surf division, Offshore division and Piggy Perch contest for the children. For more information visit the Port Aransas Boatmen’s Association website: www.paboatmen.org

September 25, 2010
Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
Statewide event held twice a year, in the spring and fall. Participants gather and document debris from area beaches. Call 800-45-COAST for more information or visit our website at www.portaransas.org

October 21-23, 2010
Harvest Moon Regatta
Sailboat race originating in Kemah and ending in Port Aransas. Lakewood Yacht Club, 281-474-2511