Upcoming South Padre Island Events: 2011

JANUARY

• 12th Annual Polar Bear Dip, Noon at Boomerang Billy's Beach (Jan. 1st)
• SPI Market Days (Jan. 1st)
• Longest Causeway Run & Wellness Walk (Jan. 9th)
• Winter Texan Golf Classic (Jan. 25th - Jan. 26th)

FEBRUARY

• SPI Kitefest (Feb. 6th - Feb. 7th)
• SPI Market Days (Feb. 8th - Feb. 10th)
• Winter Texan Adopt A Beach Cleanup (Feb. 12th)
• Sugar & Spice & Valentine Mercado (Feb. 13th)
• Isle Ditter Dog (Feb. 20th)
• KOA Worlds Largest Surf Fishing Tournament (Feb. 20th)

MARCH

• Spring Break  (2nd week in March)
• Car Show

APRIL

MAY

• SPI Windsurfing Blowout
• Memorial Day
• Texas State Surfing Championships
• Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks
• Memorial Day Weekend Volleyball Tournament
• Fireworks Over the Bay -Every Friday night at 9:15 ( May 30- Sept. 4)

• The Fantastics-June 8th - June 18th 2011, South Padre Island Convention Centre, Eight Performances in June! For ticket info call 956-761-6433

• Meet the Author Series-June 18th 2011 - June 18th 2011Book discussion, reception & signing with Austin author Jack Woodville London, 1-3pm, Paragraphs on Padre-5505 Padre Blvd-956-433-5057

• Surfrider Childrens Surf Clinic -June 20th 2011 - June 20th 20115th Annual International Surfing Day Event for Kids FREE event! Must register child in advance.Clinic #1 8:30-11am, Clinic #2 12:30-3pm.  Sponsored by South Texas Surfrider at Isla Blanca Park,Email robaroo3000@gmail.com for registration

• 72nd Annual T.I.F.T.August 3rd 2011 - August 7th 2011Location: Register/SPI Convention Centre

  Come participate in the 73rd Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament! It is the largest bay and deep sea fishingtournament in Texas! South Padre Island and Port Isabel waters. 1,200 competitors.Wed. Aug 3 Registration: 3pm-8pm South Padre Island Convention Centre

  Thurs. Aug 4 Regisration continues at SPI Convention Centre 9am-9pm, Playday 10am-1pm family day of fun and contests for kids SPI Convnetion Centre

  Friday Aug. 5 Fishing Competition: Weigh In at South Point Marina, Port Isabel 2-8pm

  Sat. Aug.6 Fishing Competition continues: Weigh In Southpoint Marina 2-7pm

  Sun. Aug 7th SPI Convention Centre: Fish Fry for registered participants 11:30am, Awards Presentation 1pm

  For more info call (956)943-TIFT (8438) or send email to info@tift.org.

• Ladies Kingfish Tournament (LKT)-August 12th 2011 - August 14th 2011. Pre-registration is on for this great event! 200+ competitors. Bay and Offshore Divisions. Contact SPI Chamber to register at 956-761-4412Event takes place at SPI Convention Centre and Sea Ranch Marina II at SouthPoint, Port Isabel

• Fishing For Hope  August 19th 2011 - August 20th 2011, 6th Annual Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance Tournament at Louies Backyard. 6am start, weigh in station at Louies Backyard 12-2pm

• Parrot Eyes Fishing Tournament-August 26th 2011 - August 27th 2011, Boat Tournament-Max 3 anglers per boat. $100 per angler Species: Redfish, Trout, Flounder. Dinner on Friday and Saturday included.Call Katherine or Rumaldo at 956-772-9040 for additional info

• Labor Day( 3rd-5th)

• Ruffrider Regatta September 3rd 2011 - September 4th 2011 Annual race round the Island 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

• Labor Day Volleyball  September 3rd 2011 - September 4th 2011 SPI Volleyball is back for this holiday weekend! Boomerang Billies Beach at Surf Motel. Contact Miguel at 956-943-1015 for registration and detail on event

OCTOBER

• SPI Bikefest 2011 -October 13th 2011 - October 16th 2011 Annual Rally at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. Bikers from around the US will make a 'Roar By the Shore!' Check the website for updates and all the news!! This is an open rally and all brands are welcome. Rally Package available www.spibikefest.com

• South Padre Island SPLASH, October 14th 2011 - October 15th 2011-SPLASH welcomes everyone from the GLBT Community to a weekend full of great events and fun on the beautiful beaches of SPI! Mooncussers hosts the Friday night party and Louies Backyard plays host to the popular 'White Party' on Saturday. Go to www.splashsouthpadre.com or facebook.com/splashpadre

• King of The Causeway Cycling 2011 October 15th 2011 - October 16th 2011-This two day event on the Island of South Padre in deep South Texas is quickly becoming a favorite among cyclists throughout the State of Texas. Whether you are a racer or a recreational cyclist, you will find something great and exciting at King of the Causeway 2010. For registration and complete information go to www.spibikefest.com

• Sand Castle Days, October 19th 2011 - October 23rd 2011. Master Sand Sculpture Competition. Masters start at noon on Wed. this year! Amateur competition for all ages and groups on Saturday! Art & Craft Vendors see www.sandcastledays.com for details. Admission: Isla Blanca Park Gate Fee

• Lighthouse Cinema, October 28th 2011 - October 28th 2011 FREE Showing of 'Rango' Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics, & friends for a memorable evening at this outdoor venue. 8pm on the grounds of Port Isabel Lighthouse. For details go to http://www.portisabelmuseums.com or call 956-943-7602

• Los Colores del Muerto! at the Museums of Port Isabel, October 29th 2011 - October 29th 2011 The Museums of Port Isabel Present their Annual Day of the Dead Festival “Los Colores Del Muerto” 1 to 7 p.m. at the Port Isabel Historical Museum 317 E. Railroad Ave. in Port Isabel.

NOVEMBER

• Mexican Handicraft Fair November 4th 2011 - November 6th 2011 'Artisans de Mexico' Handmade crafts from a dozen Mexican States. Baked good, clothing, jewelry, paintings and so much more! Shop south of the Border without a passport! South Padre Island Convention Centre 9am - 4pm

• SPI Kite Festival-November 5th 2011 - November 6th 2011Located on the Flats north of Convention Centre. Teams, pairs and individuals demonstrate kite ballet in the sky! Sponsored by Windchasers Call 956-761-7028 to volunteer! Email guyblatnick@kiteshop.com or call Windchasers at 956-761-7028

• World Championship Shrimp Cook-off November 6th 2011 - November 6th 2011 Annual World Championship Shrimp Cookoff will be held in Port Isabel from 10am-6pm on the old Walmart parking lot. Admission is $4 Phone: (956) 943-2262

• 1st International SPI Fishing Tournament -November 11th 2011 - November 12th 2011 Inviting all fishermen to participate in this new Tournament Trail 2011! $50,000 in cash & prizes ($10,000 per Tournament, considering 50 boats) based at Sea Ranch Marina, South Padre Island. See website for detail. Fishermen are not required to participate in all four trail events. Each event is prized individually.

• Lighting of the Island-November 25th 2011 - November 25th 2011 Photos & Christmas carols with Santa Clause for the official lighting of the Island! Refreshments served. South Padre Island Visitors Center, 600 Padre Blvd. 6 PM FREE to the public! For more info call (800) 657-2373

• SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament--November 25th 2011 - November 26th 2011--7TH ANNUAL SPI BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL--The South Padre Island Invitational, one of college basketball's elite Thanksgiving tournaments, has put together another stellar field! Each team will play four games- the first two at campus sites, and the final two rounds at the South Padre Island Convention Center on beautiful South Padre Island, Texas on November 26 & 27th. $55 Tournament passes are available and can be purchased through the South Padre Island Convention Center Box Office (888) 774-8587 or online at http://www.sopadre.com. $10 individual game ticketswill be available for purchase at the door.

• Christmas Mercado--November 26th 2011 - November 26th 2011 Come shop art, crafts, plants, jewelry and so much more! Across from Louies Backyard on Laguna Blvd! OPEN 10am-3pm Mariachi Band performs 12:15-1:15 pm

DECEMBER

• South Padre Island Sweet 16 Invitational -December 2nd 2011 - December 3rd 2011

  One of the best high school boys basketball tournaments in the State of Texas returns the first weekend in December! Tickets are $5 at the door. South Padre Island Convention Centre. For teams and start times call 1-888-SPI-TKTS, 888-774-8587

•  Christmas Lighted Boat Parade-December 3rd 2011 White Sands Marina in Port Isabel hosts this great event and after judging large boats will cruise to outh Padre Island for viewing around 8pm at Louies Backyard! www.portisabel.org all Port Isabel Chamber for Details (956) 943-2262

• South Padre Island Holiday Parade--December 9th 2011 - December 9th 2011 Parade runs south on Padre Blvd. and begins at 6:30pm at Mars Street and ends at Campeche! Reviewing stand atPadre Brewing Company on Padre Blvd.. To participate call Jackie at 956-772-1974.

• New Year's Eve Fireworks--December 31st 2011 - December 31st 2011 Celebrate the New Year with a bang with a spectacular display at midnite! It all happens over the Laguna Madre Bay, with ideal viewing from Haas to Whiting Streets, at midnite!