Come aboard, matey, and have a blast on the open water as you sail toward the unforgettable Port Aransas views on the Island Queen II and the Mustang. Start the day with dolphin sightings and end with gorgeous sunset cruises for a day you’ll never forget. Between bay fishing, dolphin watching nature tours, and birding, there’s no shortage of new things to try on deck.
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.
Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico de Corpus Christi is a group dedicated to preserving and enhancing the beauty of authentic Mexican Folklorico dance. They share this beautiful art form with the general public and are passionate about their mission. They regularly participates in Buc Days activities, Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Dia de Los Muertos, Instituto Cultural Hispanico events, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The group often performs at other civic and charitable events and at the end of each dance season, they offer an evening performance of traditional dance and music. If you're planning a special occasion, they are available to provide entertainment at weddings, quinceaneras, anniversaries, and more.