Bay Area Houston has an abundance of coastal charm and a laid-back atmosphere that is a nice counterpoint to all the hustle and bustle of nearby Houston – Clear Lake. Although it’s a quiet retreat compared to one of the largest cities in the country, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on here. On the contrary, there’s almost always some kind of fun event going on in the area. Boat parades, crawfish festivals, vintage racecar shows, and battle reenactments are among the many exciting annual events in Bay Area Houston that are worth traveling for. Continue reading to discover what this part of the Lone Star State has going on.
January
Yachty Gras Boat Parade
For one night in January, extravagantly decorated boats float down Clear Creek Channel in what is known as the country’s largest Mardi Gras boat parade. The parade takes place the Saturday night before Fat Tuesday, and admission is free.
215 Kipp Avenue
Kemah, TX 77565
May
Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance
If you’re a vintage car lover, get yourself over to Seabrook in late April for the Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance. Check out the amazing early 20th-century race cars and classic wooden boats and stick around for the raffle car drawing. Tickets to the car and boat show in Seabrook are available online.
2425 NASA Road 1
Seabrook, TX 77586
League City Music Festival and Village Fair
Rousing concerts, a barbecue cook-off, and all sorts of family-friendly activities can be found at this two-day festival held in League City in early May.
807 TX-3
League City, TX 77573
June
Texas Outlaw Challenge
Do you have the need for speed? Find your way to Seabrook for the Texas Outlaw Challenge, a.k.a. the largest performance boat event in Texas. The four-day festival has it all: live music, car and boat shows, and plenty of great food. However, the main event is the 100 MPH shootout, a competition to see which high-powered boat can reach the fastest speed.
3101 NASA Road
Seabrook, TX 77586
October
Seabrook’s own music and art festival. This event celebrates coastal living and a love for the bay with music, wine, craft beer, gourmet food trucks, art, pets and more. Catch the island vibe and enjoy plenty of live music. Share a love of seafood cooking with demonstrations by Gulf coast culinary masters. Sip on fine wines and craft beers. It’s a day at the bay for the whole family!
2400 Hammer Street
Seabrook, TX 77586
December
Christmas Boat Lane Parade
Kick off the holiday season with a very Bay Area Houston-style celebration: the Christmas Boat Lane Parade. For one evening in mid-December, thousands of people flock to Clear Lake to watch as more than 100 colorful boats sail the Kemah-Seabrook channel. Head to the Kemah Boardwalk to see the parade in all its glory.
215 Kipp Avenue
Kemah, TX 77565
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