South Padre Island Calender of Events
SPI Beach Bash Volleyball Tournament
AUGUST 22-23
South Padre Island Beach Bash Volleyball Tournament, hosted by The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College . Eight volleyball teams representing NAIA universities from the Midwest, Texas and Mexico , wlll be participating. For more information, visit http://athletics.utb.edu or call (956) 882-8911.
USA Surf 'n' Turf Adventure Race
AUGUST 23-24
USA Surf ‘n' Turf Adventure Race. Hosted by Unlimited Sports Adventures. Paddle, run, swim, bike and play! Convention Centre. Two-person teams compete. Packet pick-up/registration at Dorado's Baja Bar and Grill Saturday 6-9 p.m. Accepting first 100 teams to register. For more information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com , or call Meri Heggie (956) 451-1500.
NCAA Division 1 Volleyball
AUGUST 29-31
South Padre Island Convention Center
Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Over the Bay SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
AUGUST 30
South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper St.
Time: 9:15 PM
SPI Beach Volleyball / Labor Day Tournament
AUGUST 30-31
Boomerang Billy's Beach at Surf Motel
Two-person open, men's & women's division, and co-ed division. Cash awards! Contact Erin .
Phone: 956) 761-2420
Ruffrider Regatta
SEPT 6-7
Sand Flats North of the Convention Centre
10 AM
Annual race for catamarans! Friday 5-8pm registration at Louie's Backyard. Sat. (Race Day) Skipper's Meeting on the Flats at 10 AM.
www.ruffrider.net
20th Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup
SEPT 20
Texas General Land Office
Cameron County Beaches. Call for details.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
23rd annual fall cleanup rain or shine! Volunteers can register at check-in sites from 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. gloves, pencils and trash bags furnished. www.texasadoptabeach.org
Phone: 1-877-TXCOAST
S.P.L.A.S.H. 2
OCT 3-5
5-7: SPI SPLASH. This alternative-lifestyle event draws more than 2,000 visitors annually. For more information, go to www.upperdeckhotel.com , or call (956) 761-5953.
SPI Bikefest 2008
OCT 9-12
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: 15 Anniversary Rally!!! Bikers from around the US will make a roar by the shore! Concert at Schlitterbahn on Sat. Reg. Rally Package is $45 includes armband, pin, souvenir dog tag and concert ticket. Mexico Fiesta Run tickets are available for $15. www.spibikefest.com
Phone: (956) 668-7484
USA SPI Individual Half-marathon, 4-person Relay, One-mile Kids Run
OCT 11
USA SPI Individual Half-marathon, 4-person Relay, One-mile Kids Run. Hosted by Unlimited Sports Adventures. Packet pickup/registration 4-8 p.m. Friday at Louie's Backyard. 7:30 a.m. start/finish at Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort.
For more information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com , or call Meri Heggie (956) 451-1500.
Sandcastle Days
OCT 16-19
Sandcastle Days, Inc.
Sheraton Beach Hotel
International Sand Sculpture Competition. Masters of The Future FREE Sandcastle lessons Oct. 11-18 Amateur competition for all ages and groups on Saturday!
Art & Craft Venders see www.sandcastledays.com for details.
Women's Tip of Texas Golf Classic
OCT 25-26
South Padre Island Golf Course
A weekend of golfing and dining sponsored by SPI Women's Golf Association
Phone: (956) 533-0708
SPI International Music Festival
10/31/2008
11/02/2008
2nd Annual SPI International Music Festival. A great variety of entertainment at venues all over the Island ! The event begins Friday, Oct 31 and runs through Sunday, Nov.2.
Need for Speed
NOV 2-4
Bike event, bike and car show, vendors, parade, music and more. Registration 6-9 p.m. with meet and greet at Fishbone's Pier & Grill. Vendors, bike and car show, music at SPI Convention Centre. For more information, call (512) 619-71-21, or go to www.myspace.com/brownsugarmotorcycleclub
World Championship Shrimp Cook-off
NOV 2
Port Isabel Chamber Of Commerce
Port Isabel old Wal-Mart parking lot
Description: Local teams cook for the masses www.portisabel.org
Phone: (956) 943-2262
SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament
NOV 28-29
SPI CVB
South Padre Island Convention Centre
NCAA Div. I Basketball teams from around the nation hoop it up on South Padre. For more information, call 1-888-SPI-TKTS (774-8587)
SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament
NOV 28-29
Organization: SPI CVB
South Padre Island Convention Centre
NCAA Div. I Basketball teams from around the nation hoop it up on South Padre. For more information, call 1-888-SPI-TKTS (774-8587)
Phone: (888) 774-8587
Bicycle Beach Bash
DEC 5-7
Unlimited Sports Adventures
TBA
8:30 AM
Bicycle Beach Bash 8:30 a.m. at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd. This race is great for beginners. Three events: Time Trial (10K), Short Circuit Race, and Road Race (30 miles). Cash prizes and awards. Packet pick-up & Registration at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 12/5/08. NO 'MORNING OF' REGISTRATION...Sponsored by Unlimited Sports Adventures. For more information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com or call 956.451.1500
Phone: (956) 451-1500
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