No matter what time of year you head to the Brazosport Area, there’s probably something going on. Run in one of the most unique marathons in Texas, celebrate the annual migration of birds, and sink your teeth into all the tasty barbecue at one of the Lone Star State’s quirkiest festivals. Car shows, concerts, fishing tournaments, and holiday celebrations; you’ll find it all here. Use the following calendar of events in Clute, Freeport, Lake Jackson, and Surfside Beach to plan your next trip to the Brazosport Area.
Surfside Marathon
Tie on your running shoes and get ready for a one-of-a-kind marathon. Whether you choose the full or half marathon, your feet will never hit pavement as both courses follow the beautiful stretch of sand between Surfside Beach and San Luis Pass. The marathon is held in early February, and registration is available on the event’s website.
Stahlman Park
Surfside Beach, TX 77541
March
Texas Joy Ride & Rod Run
A car show, arts and crafts, raffles, and door prizes are all part of the fun at this family-friendly event held at Freeport Municipal Park in late March.
500 North Brazosport Boulevard
Freeport, TX 77451
April
Migration Celebration
Birding season in the Brazosport Area truly kicks off in the spring, when thousands of birds migrate to the area. This is celebrated by the Migration Celebration, which includes tours by expert naturalists of the San Bernard Wildlife Refuge, as well as archery, fishing, and other activities for children.
6801 County Road 306
Brazoria, TX 77422
Taste of the Town
Embark on a culinary tour of the Brazosport Area’s restaurants and bakeries at this one-day event located at the Brazos Mall.
100 TX-332
Brazosport Area, TX
The Great Texas Mosquito Festival
With tons of live music, all the sights and sounds of the carnival, a barbecue and fajita cook-off, and a washer pitching tournament, it may be better to ask what isn’t going on at The Great Texas Mosquito Festival. Taking place in Clute over three days in late July, this is one of the biggest (and quirkiest) events in Texas.
100 Parkview Drive
Clute, TX 77531
Fishing Fiesta
Grab your fishing rods and head on down to Freeport for the Fishing Fiesta. Based around a fishing contest, there’s also a carnival, barbecue cook-off, coastal expo, and many more events. There’s even a fishing tournament for the youngsters, with the winners receiving a trophy and shiny new rod and reel.
421 North Brazosport Boulevard
Freeport, TX 77541
September
Summertime Blues Festival
For three days in early September, some of the hottest blues bands around head to Freeport for the Summertime Blues Festival. Along with the fantastic music, check out the watermelon seed spitting contest, car show, biker games, facial hair contest, and arm wrestling competition.
421 North Brazosport Boulevard
Freeport, TX 77541
November
Festival of Lights
What better way to ring in the holiday season than with a carnival, games, parade, snow, and an official tree lighting ceremony? That’s exactly what you’ll get at Lake Jackson’s Festival of Lights, a three-day celebration of the holiday season.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
December
Holiday Tour of Homes
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Brazosport Area’s finest homes all decorated for the holidays. Tickets are available at the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce or any of the homes on the day of the tour.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
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