Grab your sails and suit up for the Portland Windfest, a family festival with endless fun, where you can enjoy three on three Basketball Tournaments, a BoardHouse Skateboard Show, Racing Pigs, Swimming Pigs, and a Tug-of-War Challenge, which is sure to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. Portland Windfest will blow you away with fun over classic favorites like Noahs Way Exotic Petting Zoo, Antique Tractor Show, Mechanical Bull Ride, Pony Rides, Youth Golf Tournament, Horseshoe Tournaments, Chili, Rib, Brisket, and Kid’s Pizza Cook-off, the All Dog Costume Parade, Arts and Crafts, Food Booths, Parade and Carnival.
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.
Try your hand in the sand with DC Sandman, where you'll join up with a seasoned sand sculptor who loves sharing their passion for this unique art form with others. Whether you're a total newbie or a seasoned pro, they are there to help you learn and expand your skills. All you need is a few simple materials to create some incredible sand sculptures together. The sculptor will start with the basics and guide you through advanced techniques so you can become a master of the craft. If you're looking for a unique way to commemorate a special event, they can help you create an unforgettable sand sculpture that will be the centerpiece of your celebration.