April Events & Attractions
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Restaurant Weeks - Taste of Rockport-Fulton
Four weeks of delicious dining (25 days) Participation is easy! No tickets or passes are required! Food lovers simply dine in or out at as many participating restaurants as they wish Pickup a Bingo Card at participating restaurants for a chance to win a Grand Prize. All for a good cause!
Spring Art Fair
Fulton Convention Center, 402 N Fulton Beach Road, Fulton, TX
April 17-18, 10AM - 5pm
Rockport Center for the Arts features 30 local artists at the spacious Fulton Convention Center and includes a two-day show, Sponsored by ACE Hardware. For more information visit: www.RockportArtFair.com
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Easter Sunrise Service
ACND Festival Grounds
Sunday, April 4 - 7a.m.
Free and open to the public, All denominations are welcome. Bring a lawn chair or blankets, Social distancing and masks are encouraged.
FMI:361-729-6382
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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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Around Town Community Events
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Downtown Farmers Market, April 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, April 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.
Rockport-Fulton Market Days, April-17- 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday. 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.
Earth Day Project at Connie Hagar Cottage, April 24 - 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Join us for a celebration of Earth Day for Connie Hagar Cottage Sanctuary. 1401, S. Church St. An Aransas Pathway's project. We will be planting native plantsin the muched pathways of the garden. Be sure to bring gloves, water, masksand favorite gardening tool. FMI pio@aransascounty.org or Deanna Spruce at 361-790-9496.
Dog Gone Poker Run
April 24, - All day event -A Pre-Run begins with sign up at Sugar Shack at 10AM. There is a $20 entry fee. The schedule is as follows: First hand out is at 11AM. Visit other local bars: Legends, Rock Bottom, Lulu's Landing, Fulton's Irish Pub and Poor Man's Country Club throughout the day for other hands. Be back at the Shack by 3PM. Best High/Worst Hand. Post-Run activities will include: Shicken Chit Bingo, Live Auction starts around 3pm, Donna T Look-Alike Contest, and Dog's Best Friend Dance Contest and a Live Auction starts around 3pm, Be sure to practice safety and have a designated driver. Help support “Another Chance RFT'' and our local businesses. FMI: Jennifer Stoner at 361-729-6445 or programs@1rockport.org.
Business Expo
April 29 - 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Showcasing Rockport, Fulton and Aransas County businesses. Free and open to the public. See the best of the best in local businesses. Food, fun, music and a drawing for an iPad giveaway! FMI Evelynn Guidry at 361-729-6445 or membership@1rockport.org.
And more things to do...
The History Center for Aransas County
April 10, 10 AM opening Please in Times
April 25, 2 PM walking tour of Live Oak Heights
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
April 9 – May 9. Opening reception April 10, 5-7pm
Main Gallery Exhibition:
Ref Yous
Featuring Art by Richard W. James
April 9 – May 9. Opening reception April 10, 5-7pm
Galeria Dos Exhibition:
Patterns: Peace in Chaos
Featuring Art by Jimi Kabela
Both exhibitions will be viewable and available for collection at the downtown Rockport galleries. A public reception with the artists will be held Saturday, April 10, from 5–7 p.m. to officially launch the show, which is free and open to the public. A maximum of 50 attendees will be admitted at any one time in the galleries, and all attendees, including visitors, staff, and volunteers, are required to wear face masks and maintain social distancing. The organization follows strict sanitation guidelines recommended by the CDC.
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
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
April 20, noon-1p.m.-What’s That Buzz? Attracting Pollinators” is the topic of the Brown Bag talk presented by the Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners April 20, noon-1:00. Learn how to roll out the welcome mat to entrice vital pollinators to your garden. Free and open to the public.
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: Thursday-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
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
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 soon. For more information or to buy a brick as a fundraiser for the performing arts of Rockport Little Theatre contact info@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. 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 includes a 6000 sq. ft. modular skate park (open) It 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
Refuge is open from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset. Entrance fee is currently waived, and Visitor Contact Station is closed. Auto tour, trails, fishing pier, and observation decks are open; please practice social distancing. 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
(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. Parking costs for the Rockport Beach are $5/Daily and $20/Yearly.
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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