Join Aransas Pass Shrimporee's yearly grand festival, where you get to devour some of the best shrimp dishes South Texas has to offer, leaving your tastebuds happy. As you roam the grounds, try out the Shrimp Eating Contest, enjoy the Folklorico Dancers, Mariachis, and Belly Dancers, and take your kiddos to the Kidz Zone, Magic Show, Pony Rides, Arts & Crafts, and check out the Culinary Stage, Games, Carnival, and the Exotic Animal Exhibit. Relax a bit from the recreations and check out the 80-plus vendors, where you can enjoy shopping and a large variety of food from gumbo to funnel cakes and shrimp. Visitors can also expect to enjoy a wide variety of music that will provide continuous entertainment that should appeal to young and old alike.
Blue Shore Pedal Lounge is a pedal-powered, eco-friendly pedal lounge crawling bar bike for up to 16 people at a time. The bicycle pub is powered by you and your fellow pedalers, with an electric assist motor to keep things easy to explore the beautiful Sparkling City by the Sea while creating new and fun experiences with unforgettable memories. Grab your friends and family and take on the Public or Private Tour, where you can enjoy the adventure of the downtown area while enjoying some of your favorite beverages as the knowledgeable captains guide you down various points of interest while pointing out beautiful history along the way.
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases colorful and unusual plants, including cacti, hibiscus, roses, plumeria, and orchids. Explore the Arid Garden, Water Garden, Sensory Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, and the shaded Bird & Butterfly Trail. Take the opportunity to mingle with fluttering butterflies, who will often stop and rest on an available arm or shoulder. Be adventurous and hike the nature trail through 30 acres of native brush to see native plants, deer, javelina, and coyotes.