Events

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July
Fourth of July Fireworks
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

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Beachcombers Art Show
Start Date: 07/26/2008
End Date: 07/27/2008
Organization: Harlingen Art Forum
Location: Convention Centre
Description: www.beachcombersartshow.com
Phone: (956) 761-3000

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Sea Life Day
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.

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August
Texas International Fishing Tournament
Start Date: 08/03/2008
End Date: 08/05/2008
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

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Ladies Kingfish Tournament (LKT)
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

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SPI Beach Bash Volleyball Tournament
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. For more information, visit http://athletics.utb.edu or call (956) 882-8911.


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USA Surf 'n' Turf Adventure Race
Start Date: 08/23/2008
End Date: 08/24/2008
USA Surf ‘n’ Turf Adventure Race. Hosted by Unlimited Sports Adventures. Paddle, run, swim, bike and play! Convention Centre. Two-person teams compete. Packet pick-up/registration at Dorado’s Baja Bar and Grill Saturday 6-9 p.m. Accepting first 100 teams to register. For more information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com, or call Meri Heggie (956) 451-1500.


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NCAA Division 1 Volleyball
Start Date: 08/29/2008
End Date: 08/31/2008
Location: South Padre Island Convention Center
Details to follow

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Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Over the Bay SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
Start Date: 08/30/2008
Organization: South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper St.
Time: 9:15 PM
Description: Celebrate with a Bang!
Phone: (956) 761-6433

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SPI Beach Volleyball / Labor Day Tournament
Start Date: 08/30/2008
End Date: 08/31/2008
Location: Boomerang Billy’s Beach at Surf Motel
Description: Two-person open, men’s & women’s division, and co-ed division. Cash awards! Contact Erin.
Phone: 956) 761-2420

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September
Ruffrider Regatta
Start Date: 09/06/2008
End Date: 09/07/2008
Location: Sand Flats North of the Convention Centre
Time: 10 AM
Description: Annual race for catamarans! Friday 5-8pm registration at Louie's Backyard. Sat. (Race Day) Skipper's Meeting on the Flats at 10 AM.
www.ruffrider.net

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20th Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup
Start Date: 09/20/2008
Organization: Texas General Land Office
Location: Cameron County Beaches. Call for details.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: 23rd annual fall cleanup rain or shine! Volunteers can register at check-in sites from 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. gloves, pencils and trash bags furnished. www.texasadoptabeach.org
Phone: 1-877-TXCOAST

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SPI Kids Pedal-N-Dash Duathlon
Start Date: 09/21/2008
End Date: 09/21/2008
Organization: Unlimited Sports Adventures
Location: Sheraton Beach Hotel
Time: 9:00 am
Description: Race begins with a run (along the beach), followed by a bike ride (Isla Blanca), and then finishes with another run (along the beach). Open to children of various ages Free hotdogs for kids. $15 reg www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com
Phone: (956) 451-1500

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Walk For Women
Start Date: 09/28/2008
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Description: Support the fight against breast cancer and walk! Registration at 10 a.m.
Phone: (956) 761-4231

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October
South Padre Island SPLASH
Start Date: 10/03/2008
End Date: 10/05/2008
5-7: SPI SPLASH. This alternative-lifestyle event draws more than 2,000 visitors annually. For more information, go to www.upperdeckhotel.com, or call (956) 761-5953.


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SPI Bikefest 2008
Start Date: 10/09/2008
End Date: 10/12/2008
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: 15 Anniversary Rally!!! Bikers from around the US will make a roar by the shore! Concert at Schlitterbahn on Sat. Reg. Rally Package is $45 includes armband, pin, souvenir dog tag and concert ticket. Mexico Fiesta Run tickets are available for $15. www.spibikefest.com
Phone: (956) 668-7484

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USA SPI Individual Half-marathon, 4-person Relay, One-mile Kids Run
Start Date: 10/11/2008
USA SPI Individual Half-marathon, 4-person Relay, One-mile Kids Run. Hosted by Unlimited Sports Adventures. Packet pickup/registration 4-8 p.m. Friday at Louie's Backyard. 7:30 a.m. start/finish at Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort.
For more information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com, or call Meri Heggie (956) 451-1500.

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SPI Triathlon and Kids Beach Ball Triathlon
Start Date: 10/11/2008
End Date: 10/13/2008
Organization: Roger Soler's Sports & SPI CVB
Location: Start/Finish Louie's Backyard;
Time: check-in 6:30 a.m.
Description: Adult event: 800-meter bay swim, 14-mile bike and 5k on/off road run; Kids Beach Ball Triathlon: (approx.) 100-meter swim; 3-mile on-road bike and on-road run. For more information, go to www.rogersoler.com
Phone: (210) 695-6430

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Sandcastle Days
Start Date: 10/16/2008
End Date: 10/19/2008
Organization: Sandcastle Days, Inc.
Location: Sheraton Beach Hotel
Description: International Sand Sculpture Competition. Masters of The Future FREE Sandcastle lessons Oct. 11-18 Amateur competition for all ages and groups on Saturday!
Art & Craft Venders see www.sandcastledays.com for details.
Admission: FREE
Phone: (956) 761-3000

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Women’s Tip of Texas Golf Classic
Start Date: 10/25/2008
End Date: 10/26/2008
Location: South Padre Island Golf Course
Description: A weekend of golfing and dining sponsored by SPI Women's Golf Association
Phone: (956) 533-0708

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SPI International Music Festival
Start Date: 10/31/2008
End Date: 11/02/2008
2nd Annual SPI International Music Festival. A great variety of entertainment at venues all over the Island! The event begins Friday, Oct 31 and runs through Sunday, Nov.2.

www.spimusicfest.com

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November
SPI Kite Festival
Start Date: 11/01/2008
End Date: 11/02/2008
12th 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

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World Championship Shrimp Cook-off
Start Date: 11/02/2008
Organization: Port Isabel Chamber Of Commerce
Location: Port Isabel old Wal-Mart parking lot
Description: Local teams cook for the masses www.portisabel.org
Phone: (956) 943-2262

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2nd Annual Women’s Festival
Start Date: 11/07/2008
End Date: 11/09/2008
Organization: Upper Deck
Location: Various
Description: Variety of events
Phone: (956) 761-5953

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Lighting of the Island
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

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SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament
Start Date: 11/28/2008
End Date: 11/29/2008
Organization: SPI CVB
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: NCAA Div. I Basketball teams from around the nation hoop it up on South Padre. For more information, call 1-888-SPI-TKTS (774-8587)
Phone: (888) 774-8587

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December
Bicycle Beach Bash
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 956.451.1500

Phone: (956) 451-1500

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Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Start Date: 12/06/2008
Location: Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce
Description: Call Port Isabel Chamber for Details
Phone: (956) 943-2262

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Annual SPI Christmas Parade-An Old-fashioned Christmas
Start Date: 12/13/2008
End Date: 12/13/2008
20th Annual SPI Christmas Parade-An Old-fashion Christmas. Several pre-activities from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Schlitterbahn: 9-11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa, free for children 10 and under and $2 for everyone over 10; photos with Santa, build sandcastles with Amazin’ Walter and Sandy Feet; Storytime with Mrs. Claus; games, face painting; clowns, mimes, music; Santa’s work center- Write a letter to Santa; balloon art; and Chocolate Diva caramel apples. Parade begins at 5 p.m. at Mesquite and Huisache and ending at Palm.For more information, call Mary Ann Small at (956) 761-7800 or Jacky Conrad at (956) 772-1974.