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Rockport ArtFestival
July 3 -10am - 6pm
July 4 - 10am - 5pm
Aransas Navigation District Festival Grounds
Presented by Salemi’s Ace Hardware, Rockport Art Festival is the best place to be July 4th weekend. Over 120+ Artists, Live Music, Kids Activities, Tasty Food, Cold Beer, and an Air Conditioned Main Tent. Tickets start at $10 and kids are Free.
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Annual July 4 Boat Parade
July 4 12pm
Line up at 11:45a.m. in Little Bay
Key Allegro Marina Area
The parade starts when whistle blows at noon.
All boats are welcome. No registration needed.
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Wendell Family Fireworks The Sesquicentennial grand Finale
July 4
Celebrating Aransas County's 150th Anniversary!
When the sun goes down ....you will be able to see fireworks from Little Bay.
The Wendell Family Fund is thrilled to celebrate our 55th year of amazing fireworks on Independence Day. Rockport-fulton.org
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Rockport-Fulton's First GeoTour Saturday, July 10
Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center, 319 Broadway Street 10 am - 11 am
Find out about the new GeoTour caches, If you're just starting out in geocaching, there will be some friendly folks on hand to help get you started with the basics to send you on your way.
Rockport-Fulton.org
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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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The Bay Education Center is now open!
Come check oput all of the new displays and exhibits. Science on a Sphere is back!
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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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Around Town Community Events |
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For the Youth
Summer Youth Activities - Summer is hopping for things to do with the kids. Check out all the fun activities and make your plans now!!
Get a complete list of activities for youth programs and camps for 2021 Summer Youth Activities by checking out Rockport-Fulton.org " Family Youth Activires under "Play"
Kids In Kayaks provides totally free kayaking to ALL. July dates are July 14 and July 28. There are two sessions each day. One at 9am and one at 10am. Space islimited. Reserve your place by messaging on the Kids-In-Kayak's Facebook page.
Markets
Downtown Farmers Market, July 10 - 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, July 10 - 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.
Kidz in Biz - July10 - 10am -3pm - Kidz in Biz Pop-up Shops - Community youth set up pop-up shops for a day , selling their handmade goods. Come support these young entreprenuers. 103 South Austin, Rockport.
Rockport-Fulton Market Days -June 17 & 18 - 9am-4pm Saturday & Sunday. Over 100 booths filled with great Art & Crafts vendors, food vendors, live music, 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.
Local Events and Attractions...
Aransas County Airport
July 10 -Fly-In - Open to the public: Purchase airplane rides in the commeorative Air Force Airplanes, Donate to the local 4-H Clob, Free Young Eagles Flights ( ages 8-18)) Hangar Stays/ Acts Aviation Open House & FAAsTeam Seminars, or just hang out with airplanes/pilots that come to town. Fun for all. FMI: 361-790-0141 or 361-229-0857.
Rockport Center for the Arts
June 18 -Aug 1 -“Follow Me” work by Robin Hazard. Hazard’s June 18–Aug.1 show at Rockport Center for the Arts will feature almost 35 works created specifically for this exhibition, including the original work of art selected as the poster art that represents this year’s Rockport Art Festival, scheduled for July 3–4, 2021. Seefeatured above
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 of Baker Law). Normal Hours of operation Tue -Thu 10am-4 pm, Fri-Sat 10am - 5pm. FMI 361-729-5519 or visit rockportartcenter.com
City of Rockport Parks Department
July 15, 2021, 8:30 pm FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK at Memorial Park located at 1601 FM 2165 (Pearl St). Movie will be on the big screen at 8:30pm (dusk). Bring your blankets/chairs and bug spray! Free admission and Free popcorn with other concession items available for purchase by a local league/organization.
Community Aquatic Park
July 5, 2021 The pool will remain open from 12:00-5:30pm for General Open Swim.
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
Fulton Music in the Park
Every Friday 7-10pm - weather permitting - The Pavilion at Fulton Harbor Park
Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension-Aransas County
July 20 -12-1 pm -FREE Brown Bag,“Backyard Aliens? Invasive Plants” Invasive plants spread rapidly with bad consequences for other plants and the environment. Learn what to do with aliens in your yard. POP-UP plant sale follows lecture. Location: AgriLife Extension Office, 892 Airport Road, Rockport. More info, call: 361-790-0103. Master Gardeners is a non-profit program of TX A&M AgriLife Extension Service. website: aspmastergardeners.org, facebook.com/aspmastergardeners.
Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
July 13 -6:00 to 7:30 PM - Music at the Mansion featuring Mike Guerra & Trisum. Bring a chair, blanket & friends. Music on the lawn of the mansion.
The Fulton Mansion Hours are: 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
Rockport Little Theatre
July 2 & 3 - 8-10pm- Nadine Royale Concert
July 9 ,10, 16 &17-The Steelwater Band - 7-10pm
"The Drunkard" opens July 23rd and runs through August 28th, Friday & Saturday nights at 8:00pm
July 25 - 6pm - Theatre Camp Show
2nd Theater Camp has openings & dates are July 26th thru August 6th with Show on Sunday, August 8th
Rockport Little Theatre - New location! For more information, RLT wants actors-no experience neccassary. To buy a brick as a fundraiser for the performing arts of Rockport Little Theatre contact laralee@rockportlittletheatre.com
Aransas Pathways
July 17, 18, and 24 Clean up Days . All volunteers welcome! FMI 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
The History Center for Aransas County
See the new 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.
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/
Rialto Theater
July 2 & 3 -7:30 Final weekend of Jane Austen's PRIDE & PREJUDICE onstage!
July 10, - 6pm - Rialto's Regency Ball. $10 admission includes 1 hour of dance instruction at 6pm. Ball begins at 7pm. Inspired by Pride & Prejudice!
July 17 8pm - ROCKSTEIN in concert.
July 31 - 7pm- Comedy & Hypnosis! Featuring comedian Steve Espinoza & America's favorite comedy-hypnotist Rob Zeke. Both have been seen on AGT & Carnival Cruise lines.
Special guests as well! $20 reserved seating.
Tuesday night jam - Tuesdays -.6:30 pm to 9pm. Happy hour prices all night.
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. . Discover more about the galleries, shops, restaurants, food trucks and cultural institutions at https://rockportculturalartsdistrict.com/
Bay Education Center
The Estuary Exhibit Hall is now open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-4pm with “Science on a Sphere” presentations on the hour. https://www.facebook.com/BayEducationCenter/
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
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.
Texas Maritime Museum - Education Center
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
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
The City of Rockport now has its skate park newly relocated on the Memorial Park grounds.Check out the 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
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)
Aransas Pathways
July 17, 18, and 24 Clean up Days . All volunteers welcome! FMI 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
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. We offer our members golf, dining, fitness, pool and tennis. Private events available for non-members. For membership questions please call Chris DeLoach (361) 450-4393 or visit our website at www.rockportcc.com
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
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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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