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Nautical Flea Marrket
Rockport Harbor
Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m.-5p.m. & Sunday, May 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nautical/Coastal Items only:
Fishing, Sailing, Power Boating, Windsurfing, New/Used parts, Tools, Motors, Rods, reels, Sails, Nautical Art, New/Used Boats, Dinghies, & Kayaks FMI Rockportyachtclub.org
Babes on the Bay- Jim Ehman Memorial Fishing Tournament
Fulton Convention Center, 402 N Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton
May 14-15
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2nd Annual Piratefest at Rockport-Fulton Market Days, 100 Seabreeze.
May 14-16, Fri-Sun. 9am - 5pm
Over 140 Vendors, Pirates, Costume Contests with $2000 in Prize Money, Pirate Games, Free Face Painting and Balloon Animals, Live Music, Food Truck Madness, Full Bar from 5D Travlin' Tavern & more. FMI: 361-463-0125
Rockport Wine Festival
Texas Maritime Museum Grounds
Saturday, May 29, 2pm
24th Annual Rockport Wine Festival Over 75 varieties of wine, craft beer, local cuisine, shopping vendors, live music featuring the Spazmatics and more!
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From Seafood to Vietnamese. from Mexican to Texas BBQ. We have it fresh and ready to serve! Many local restaurants will
even cook your catch!
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Aransas County is celebrating150 years in 2021. Check out all of the events we have planned! From a parade to a county fair...
www.aransascounty150.org
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It's Beach weather in Texas y'all! Visit Rockport Beach! It's outside, it's safe...and it is recognized by USA Today's readers as the #1Beach in Texas!
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Downtown Farmers Market, May 8 - Rockport Downtown Farmers Market, 9 am-12 pm, A great place to buy locally grown produce as well as jams, jellies, & pickled produce. There will often be fresh-baked bread, local honey, hen fruit, and freshly made goat soap. Buy fresh produce and cottage canned products, bread and more at 105 S. Austin St. in the Oh My! Parking lot. More information here. The contact email for anyone interested in being a vendor is rockportdowntownfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Makers Market, May 8 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Rockport Maker's Market is a local outdoor market featuring handmade items from local artists and fun and unique home décor. If you are interested in selling your homemade items at this event please contact, Michell Mock-McMahon by emailing her at rockportdailygrind@yahoo.com.
Rockport-Fulton Market Days and Pirate Festival, May 14-16 - 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday. Rockport Little Theatre will be performing at Piratefest, Prayers for Preston benfit, dunking booth and costume contests. Over 100 booths filled with great vendors, food vendors, live music, covered seating and as always, a pet friendly environment! Every third weekend of the month. Come Join The Fun! FMI, follow Rockport-Fulton Market Days and get your shop on!! Facebook | 361-463-0125.
Rockport Fishing Expo-May 28-30 - Fri 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Friday 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. -7 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. A family - oriented venue for the fishing enthusist. tackle manufacturers used by industry pros. Vendors will feature Fishing Guides, Apparel, Fishing Art and more. Free Admission, Free Raffle prize every hour for tackle, caps and apparel. Free Raffle Ticket for Fishing Charter raffle -drawing Sun at 3pm. FMI www.rockportfishingexpo.com
Classic Country Music - May 29 - 10a.m. - 32 p.m. Gloria Jean will perform the classics from female country artists such as Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, Downtown Rockport in front of Texas By Design, 205 S. Austin
And more things to do...
The History Center for Aransas County
May 15, 10 a.m. - The opening of the exhibit, “Voices from the Past: The Building of Aransas County”. This exhibit will lead you through the history of Aransas County. Major players in the building of the county are profiled throughout. Artifacts illustrate the stories related in the well-illustrated panels. Themes of the panels include Ambitious Settlers, Ships and Captains, Downtown, Ups and Downs, Bountiful Bays and A Shared Paradise.
Sundays at 2 PM - May 30 “Historical Markers relate Unique Stories” by Pam Stranahan
Hours of Operation for the History Center: Monday and Friday 10 AM -2 PM; Saturday and Sunday 1 PM-4 PM. 801 E. Cedar St. Rockport | A Pathways Venue | For membership, volunteer information, and other activities: call 361-727-9214 or visit http://www.hcfriends.net/
Rockport Center for the Arts
EARTH TAKES CENTER STAGE IN TWO ROCKPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS’ EXHIBITS
Earthborn and Earthbound exhibitions May 14–June 13
May 14 – June 13 RCA is hosting two shows-Earthborn: Impressions of Our Natural World, curated by Cassie Normandy White and Ryan O’Malley and featuring the printmaking talents of various artists, as well as Earthbound, featuring the paintings influenced by both natural surfaces and domestic interior patterns of Benjamin McVey at Galería Dos.
Free Family Saturdays -10 AM - 3:30 PM FREE Family Saturdays is designed to be a drop-in, craft project for the young and young-at-heart. Just stop by the Art Center (638 E. Market Street) between 10 am - 3:30 pm on Saturdays during the school year. All materials and instruction provided, no pre-registration required. During the pandemic, masks are required and there is a max occupancy of 12 at a time.
Rockport, famous for its vast colony of more than 800 artists, has been identified as "The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America" by John Villani and "Top 10 Artist Colonies" by Allen Bunting in Coastal Living Magazine. Visit Rockport Center for the Arts new location at 401 South Austin St in Rockport (1st Floor). Normal Hours of operation Tue -Thu 10am-4 pm, Fri-Sat 10am - 5pm. FMI 361-729-5519 or visit rockportartcenter.com
Rialto Theater
May 29-30 - The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf - Saturday 6 p.m.and Sunday 2 p.m. Doors open 1 hour before the show.
Tuesday night jam is back beginning Tuesdays -.6:30 pm to 9pm. Happy hour prices all night.
Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension-Aransas County
May 8 10-noon - Kid Friendly Gardening and Crafting Fun Workshop, fun hands on activities and crafts, Presented by Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners. Ages 4+, $5 for first child, $1/additional siblings. Pre-registration required.
May 18, noon-1 p.m. - To Squish or Not to Squish free presentation on “good” and “bad” bugs, Presented by Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners. Registration NOT required. In person and online, call for link.
Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners - 361-790-0103
Birding and Dolphin Tours/Boat & Kayak Excursions
Boat Tours are available. Information on Dolphin and birding adventures can be obtained by contacting the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce 361-729-6445
Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
The Fulton Mansion is now open for limited tours and retail to go. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10 am-4 pm with tours on the hour by reservation only. Call 361-729-0386 x 30 to reserve a spot.. Adult admission $7.00, Seniors $6.00, children $4.00, children under 5 are free. The Fulton Mansion is located 317 S. Fulton Beach Rd. Rockport, TX. Call ahead for the most up-to-date information: 361.729.0386 or visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/visitfultonmansion
Aransas Pathways
May 15- Earth Day project at Connie Hagar Cottage Sanctuary. Bring your gardening gloves and favorite gardening tool. Give back to the community while enjoying the outdoors! To volunteer contact pio@aransascounty.org
Discover your Pathway! Hiking-Biking-Kayaking-History and Birding. Attractions and Nature trails throughout Aransas County. Are you looking to get out in nature while lending a helping hand? Aransas Pathways has volunteer opportunities! If you want to giveback to a good cause, call 210-639-2340 to sign up! For more info on Aransas Pathways, visit: www.aransaspathways.com | 361-729-6445
Texas Maritime Museum - Education Center
May 29 - 2pm -til Rockport Wine Festival - See featured article
Texas Maritime Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM-4 PM. Located at (1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX 78382. For membership, volunteer information, and other activities: call 361-729-1271 or visit texasmaritimemuseum.org
Rockport Beach
Texas' first Blue Wave Beach! Located at 210 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport, TX 78382. Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 6am-11pm and Friday-Saturday, 6am-11pm. Beach passes for the Rockport Beach are $10/Daily and $40/Yearly. No charge for walk-ins.
Rockport Little Theatre
Rockport Little Theatre - New location opening target date is the end of May. Auditioning for "Nunsense" - A hiarious musical comedy. For more information or to buy a brick as a fundraiser for the performing arts of Rockport Little Theatre contact laralee@rockportlittletheatre.com
Rockport Cultural Arts District
Enjoy the authentic sense of place in the downtown Rockport Cultural Arts District. Their four murals are an Instagrammer’s dream, celebrating the community’s wildlife and heritage as an Art Colony since 1948. A safe and fun way to remember Rockport! One of 48 Cultural Districts in Texas, the Rockport District is restoring the historic San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Depot. The San Antonio Model T Club will be in the District March 27 to showcase their restored cars. Discover more about the galleries, shops, restaurants, food trucks and cultural institutions at https://rockportculturalartsdistrict.com/
Goose Island State Park
Goose Island State Park is open 7 days a week from 8 AM-10 PM. Park Headquarters is staffed 7 days a week from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Tent and RV camping available; reservations recommended. Hurricane Harvey repairs are complete and all areas of the park are open, including the 1,620 ft. fishing pier, bayfront campsites, boat ramp, birding areas, hiking trail, and picnic area. While at Goose Island, be sure to visit one of the most famous live oaks in the world, the "Big Tree," estimated to be centuries old. For more information, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goose-island, https://www.facebook.com/GooseIslandSP/, or call 361-729-2858.
Memorial Park
Memorial Park has a newly designed Disc golf course intertwining among the oak trees. The course is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, gender, and economic status, making it a great lifetime fitness activity. Memorial Park is located at 1601 FM 2165 (Pearl St.) in Rockport.The park includes a 6000 sq. ft. modular skate park. You will also discover a dog park, outdoor fitness complex and other Consisting of more than 100 acres, the Park includes 1.65 miles of Hike and Bike trails and a 3/4-mile Nature trail with interpretive signs, and rest benches. Soccer fields, basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, off leash Dog Park, playscapes and fitness stations, birding sites and picnic facilities to serve a wide variety of interests throughout the year. FMI: parks3@cityofrockport.com or www.cityofrockport.com
Community Aquatic and Skate Park
Admission is $5. Classes include: Water Aerobics, Water Walking and Lap Swim. Located at 2001 Stadium Dr. The park houses an 8 Lane, 25 yard pool (heated to 86 degrees) and diving area, a bathhouse, towel warmer and swimsuit dryer. The park also has a playground, picnic area, and a ¼ mile nature trail. FMI: pool2@cityofrockport.com | 361-727-9989 | www.cityofrockport.com
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is open daily from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The Visitor Contact Station is currently closed. Come hike a trail, fish off the pier or from your kayak, or drive the 16 mile auto tour. FMI, call 361-349-1181 or visit www.facebook.com/AransasNWR or www.fws.gov/refuge/aransas/.
(Voted the #1 birding spot and # 5 National Wildlife Refuge in the USA for USA TODAY Readers' Choice)
Rockport Country Club
Rockport Country Club located at 101 Champions Dr. Rockport Country Club is poised to offer its members a lifestyle not found anywhere in the Coastal Bend area. For membership or to be a "Member for a Day" contact Stan Reeder at 361-450-4393. FMI visit our website www.rockportcc.com
Friday-Saturday, 6am-11pm.
Cards
The Women's club is open 12:30pm Monday and Friday. No Food or Drinks. Masks are required. Tables 6ft apart. Temperatures will be taken before entering and hand sanitizer used. 50% occupancy rules apply. Every Monday and Friday, 12:30-4 PM - Play Canasta or Party Bridge at the Woman's Club of Aransas County | 1104 E. Concho, Rockport . (Across from the Chamber of Commerce near the Rockport Harbor) Members $4 | Non-members $5. FMI: 361-557-1150 or visit our website
While we enjoy our visitors, if you are planning travel to our area, we ask that you do so responsibly and practice safety guidelines.
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Rockport Beach was selected by USA Today 10 Best as the Best Beach in Texas, rating #1 in the state.
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Aransas County is known for eco-tourism, so social distancing doesn't have to be a problem. Try these outdoors activities: the fishing is phenomenal. The area has been known for its Speckled Trout and Redfish among anglers “in the know”. Professional fishing guides to public piers and marinas are available. Another activity that is popular in the area is Kayak fishing. With an array of kayak sites, everyone from fishermen to birders are enjoying the use of the sites. With miles of seascape, there is ample opportunity to enjoy the beauty and a bit of meditation. Birding is also phenomenal in our area. Over 400 different species have been spotted in the marshes, wooded inland areas and along the sandy beaches.
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