Events in Rockport-Fulton

Thanks to its fantastic beach and gorgeous coastal scenery, Rockport-Fulton is a year-round vacation destination. That includes the many annual events that are held in the area throughout the year, including a multi-day celebration of oysters, an art festival featuring local and international artists, HummerBird Celebration focusing on the area's birding opportunities and Seafair, a three-day festival with coastal flair.

These great events are a fun way to "Find Yourself in Rockport-Fulton." If you're planning a trip to this corner of the Lone Star State, make sure to check out our calendar of events in Rockport-Fulton so that you don't miss a thing.

January

Rockport Gospel Music Festival

Enjoy two days of faith, fellowship, and music at the Rockport Gospel Music Festival. The event, held at the First Baptist Church in Rockport, features some of the best Christian vocal groups around.

First Baptist Church
1515 N. Live Oak
Rockport Tx 78383

March

Fulton Oysterfest

There aren't many things more symbolic of the Gulf Coast than the tasty oyster. Celebrate this delicious bivalve at Fulton Oysterfest, a four-day festival that features a men's and women's oyster eating contest, carnival rides, games, live music, and unique vendors.

Fulton Beach Park Area
402 N Fulton Beach Road
Fulton, TX 78358

April

Rockport Kite Festival

The Kite Festival will feature professional kite-flying demonstrations, kiteboarders in the ski basin, food vendors, and music. Volunteers will be on hand to help families and to ensure smooth flying.

Rockport Beach Park
319 Broadway Street
Rockport, TX 78382

May

Babes on the Bay

Babes on the Bay is a women’s fishing tournament in Rockport that attracts more than 1,300 competitors. For two days in mid-May, teams of anglers compete in five divisions, including one for entrants younger than 16, for the heaviest fish.

Rockport Beach
210 Seabreeze Drive
Rockport, TX 78382

July

Rockport Art Festival

The Rockport Art Festival is a long-running community event held in early July at the Rockport Center for the Arts. At the event, you’ll see works from more than 120 artists displayed, listen to great local bands, and munch on delicious food.

Rockport Festival Grounds
1500 E. Laurel
Rockport, TX 78382

September

HummerBird Celebration

Every fall, a flock of ruby-throated hummingbirds migrates to the Rockport-Fulton area. Their arrival is marked by the annual HummerBird Celebration, a birding festival that features walking tours around town, boating trips, outdoor exhibits, and seminars. Most of the festival’s events are self-guided, but you will need to sign up for the seminars in advance.

Various Locations
Rockport, TX 78382

October

SeaFair

SeaFair features live national and local entertainment throughout the weekend, with all sorts of fun competitions, including a gumbo cook-off, hilarious crab races, a stand-up paddleboard race, a car show and more. Vendors showcase arts and crafts and marketplace wares. Food (especially seafood) is also part of the fun at this three-day, early-October event.

Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor
101 Seabreeze Drive
Rockport, TX 78382

November

Film Festival

Enter a world of independent cinema. The Rockport Film Festival is always the first weekend in November, when Texas days are still warm but Texas nights are cool. It all kicks off with a Red Carpet Event the Thursday before the festival, and films screen all day Friday and Saturday.

Rockport Conference Center
106 Austin Street
Rockport, TX 78382

December

Christmas by the Bay

Did you know that Santa Claus vacations in the Rockport-Fulton area during the holidays? Bring the kids on over to Christmas by the Bay to meet Jolly Old Saint Nick and enjoy a bag full of other holiday fun, including a Christmas tree decorating contest, an ornament workshop just for children, and a lighted boat parade. Other events include the Christmas Tour of Historic Homes, Symphony by the Sea, Caroling at the Mansion, Christmas in Fulton, and a fireworks show, so don’t miss out.

Downtown Heritage District
Rockport Harbor Area
Rockport, TX 78382