Get to shuckin' at the Fulton Oysterfest, where you can enjoy the carnival rides, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music, and unique vendor booths, all on the beautiful Rockport-Fulton bayfront. Oysterfest officials have been working with seafood sources along the Texas Gulf Coast to locate the freshest oysters and other seafood for the event as well as the most popular entertainment.
Are you a fan of live music and happen to be in Port Aransas? Check out Third Coast Theater. This incredible venue, located inside Seashell Village Resort, boasts a personal 150-seat theater where you can catch some of the best live music singers and songwriters in all of Texas. Some of the talented artists you might see here include Radney Foster, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Hayes Carll, Bob Schneider, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, and many more. One of the things that set Third Coast apart is its intimate setting, which allows you to get up close and personal with the performers. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't find anywhere else.
Padre Island National Seashore, the longest undeveloped stretch of a barrier island in the world, has more than 133,000 acres of protected, natural beaches, white dunes, thriving grassland, saltwater marshes, and a host of untouched wildlife. Experience the island in its natural state with primitive camping, which is allowed in any spot along the entire length of the beach. Year-round inhabitants include coyotes, white-tail deer, peregrine falcons, kangaroo rats, and jackrabbits.
Get ready to experience a restaurant that offers a wide selection of seafood, steaks, and comfort food with live music every night at Blackbeard's on the Beach. Whether you're in the mood for Baja Tacos, seared tuna, a juicy steak, a burger, or loaded nachos, they've got you covered. And if you're a bourbon drinker, you're in luck, they recently added some top-notch bourbons to their drink menu. You can even sit at the bar and check out their crazy collection of stuff, from pirates to rock 'n roll. Blackbeard's is a favorite spot for those who seek a one-of-a-kind restaurant. Locals and tourists have been returning for over 25 years, with generations of families experiencing the fun-filled atmosphere and excellent food.