Guide to South Padre Island
GUIDE TO SOUTH PADRE ISLAND

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND & PORT ISABEL, TX

Farmers Market
July 31st 2011 - July 31st 2011
Fresh produce, fresh eggs, fresh seafood!
Healthy shopping for healthy foods.
Located at "The Shores" north of SPI Convention Centre.
Every Sunday 11am-1pm

National Night Out
August 2nd 2011 - August 2nd 2011
Island Baptist Church Parking Lot
107 Mesquite St. 5-8pm
2nd year for this great event designed to bring neighbors out to meet one another and learn about various agencies and their efforts to promote safer neighborhoods. Local law enforcement agencies will have the opportunity to show off equipment and promote community awareness. This is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors and public safety officers, so please join us in our efforts to promote a safe and connected community. See you there!

72nd Annual T.I.F.T.
August 3rd 2011 - August 7th 2011
Organization: TIFT.Org www.tift.org
Location: Register/SPI Convention Centre
Come participate in the 73rd Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament! It is the largest bay and deep sea fishing tournament 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.

Friday Night Fireworks
August 5th 2011 - August 5th 2011
The Fireworks Capital of Texas (as proclaimed by the Texas Senate!) celebrates summer with fireworks at 9:15pm. Best viewing on the Laguna Madre Bay, between Palm and Red Snapper Streets. The displays can be seen throughout the area. Questions? call 956-761-6433

Lighthouse Cinema
August 5th 2011 - August 5th 2011
FREE Showing of 'Tangled'
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics, & friends for a memorable evening at this outdoor venue. 9:30pm on the grounds of Port Isabel Lighthouse.
For summer movie series dates got to http://www.portisabelmuseums.com or call 956-943-7602

Farmers Market
August 7th 2011 - August 7th 2011
Fresh produce, fresh eggs, fresh seafood! Healthy shopping for healthy foods. Located at "The Shores" north of SPI Convention Centre. Every Sunday 11am-1pm

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 956-761-4412
Event takes place at SPI Convention Centre and Sea Ranch Marina II at SouthPoint, Port Isabel Sponsored by the SPI Chamber of Commerce

Friday Night Fireworks
August 12th 2011 - August 12th 2011

Farmers Market
August 14th 2011 - August 14th 2011
Fresh produce, fresh eggs, fresh seafood!
Healthy shopping for healthy foods.
Located at "The Shores" north of SPI Convention Centre.
Every Sunday 11am-1pm

Friday Night Fireworks August 19th 2011 - August 19th 2011

Lighthouse Cinema
August 19th 2011 - August 19th 2011
FREE Showing of 'Toy Story 3'
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics, & friends for a memorable evening at this outdoor venue. 9:30pm on the grounds of Port Isabel Lighthouse.
For summer movie series dates got to http://www.portisabelmuseums.com or call 956-943-7602

Farmers Market Every Sunday 11am-1pm

Friday Night Fireworks
August 26th 2011 - August 26th 2011


Fishing For Hope
August 26th 2011 - August 27th 2011
6th Annual Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance Tournament at Louies Backyard.
6am start, weigh in station at Louies Backyard 12-2pm
Awards and Dinner at Louies 8-10pm
To register call 956-362-3100 or email echols@dhr-rgv.com

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.

Farmers Market
Every Sunday 11am-1pm

Friday Night Fireworks
September 2nd 2011 - September 2nd 2011

Ruffrider Regatta
September 3rd 2011 - September 4th 2011
Race your catamaran to Corpus! Sat. (Race Day) Skipper's Meeting on the Sand Flats at 10 AM.
More details soon on 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.

1st International SPI Fishing Tournament
September 9th 2011 - September 10th 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.
2 tournaments leftin Sept. and November. (See website for details). Fishermen are not required to participate in all events. Each event is prized individually.
INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
US: Email: Info@sopadre.com, Attn: Lili/fishing ph.1-800-657-2373 Toll Free
Mexico: Email: pedro@apescar.net ph. 0180083119918 Toll Free www.apescar.net

SPI Fiesta Triathlon
September 17th 2011 - September 17th 2011
What: Fiesta Triathlon
(500 meter bay swim/14 mile bike/5k run)
When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 8am
Where: Louie's Backyard, SPI, Texas
Event site: http://www.athleteguild.com/node/581
Visit us on Facebook: Fiesta Triathlon!
POC: Patti McKeever princesapm8@live.com 210-241-1855

Annual Fall Adopt a Beach Cleanup
September 24th 2011 - September 24th 2011
Let's talk trash!!! Lend a hand and have some fun at this annual event sponsored by the Texas General Land Office & Keep South Padre Island Beautiful. 9am-Noon at 3 locations. Bags and gloves provided. Town Beach Access #3 (Gulf Circle) Gulf Blvd. & Palm Street for detail see www.kspib.org
Andy Bowie Park/South Padre Island
Boca Chica Beach/Brownsville.
For details call Monica at 956-761-5494

El Paseo Concert
September 26th 2011 - September 26th 2011
Featuring piano & flute virtuosos as Showcase Season opener.
South Padre Island Convention Centre 7:30 pm
$25 per person/$20 members
For detals and tickets go to www.elpaseosouthpadre.com
Sponsored by the El Paseo Arts Foundation

Walk For Women
September 30th 2011 - October 2nd 2011
3 days of events supporting Breast Cancer Awareness!
FRIDAY Louies Backyard /Live Auction with appetizers & live music 8-11pm
FRIDAY Registration for Sammy Carasco Classic Bay Fishing Tournament 7-9pm
SATURDAY Sammy Carrasco Bay Fishing Tournament
SUNDAY Walk For Women 8:30am Registration at Louies Backyard where walkers will board buses to South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center for a 10am start. THEN you walk back to Louies! Call Mary Jo with questions 956-761-1124


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Is an award winning restaurant located on the water in the heart of beautiful South Padre Island, Texas. Join us for lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch or a sunset cocktail.
Amberjacks-SPI.com

Enjoy fresh seafood and drinks while watching the sunset at this great bayside bar and restaurant.
www.SteamersSPI.com

Buy Fishing Licenses, Tackle, Bait, Fuel, Coffee, Lotto Tickets, Groceries, Sodas & Snacks
IslandMarketSPI.com

You find a good selection of comfortable home style meals that everyone will like, plus a full bar. Opens at 11am 7 Days a Week Happy Hour 3 - 6pm Everyday
www.TexasMoonSPI.com
New & Used Boats For Sale

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