421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd.
Port Isabel, TX 78578
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Events in Port Isabel

Port Isabel has numerous events throughout the year that can make your visit truly memorable. The following are a few of the best annual events in Port Isabel. For more information about recurring events like the Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market and the Museums of Port Isabel’s oral history program “Telling Our Stories” or the Lighthouse Establishment Cinema, visit Port Isabel’s website.

January

Longest Causeway Run and Fitness Walk
Join the 5K walk or compete for honors in the 10K run across the historic Queen Isabella Causeway over the Laguna Madre in this annual race hosted by the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce. The winter route starts in Port Isabel and ends on South Padre Island.
421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd.
Port Isabel, Texas 78578

January – December

Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market
Beulah Lee Park on Highway 100. Dozens of dealers & thousands of deals! Free admission. March – October: 1st Sunday of the month. November – February: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. (Rain or shine event.)
Beulah Lee Park on Highway 100
Port Isabel, Texas 78578

February

Port Isabel Museums Fundraiser
The annual fundraiser for Port Isabel’s three museums features live music and dancing, local food including fresh seafood and delicious desserts, a silent auction, raffle, and door prizes at the Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center.
309 East Railroad Avenue
Port Isabel, TX 78578

April

Queen Isabella Market Day
Welcome the arrival of spring on the grounds of the Port Isabel Lighthouse at this annual bazaar featuring food, antiques, arts and crafts, and many other gift items for sale.
421 East Queen Isabella Boulevard
Port Isabel, TX 78578

May

Lighthouse Easter Egg Hunt
Hosted by the City of Port Isabel and held in Lighthouse Park, this Easter Egg Hunt offers the Lighthouse as a backdrop to this Easter tradition.
421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd.
Port Isabel, Texas 78578

June

Summer Longest Causeway Run and Fitness Walk
Join the 5K walk or compete for honors in the 10K run across the historic Queen Isabella Causeway over the Laguna Madre in this annual race hosted by the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce. The summer route begins on South Padre Island and ends in Port Isabel.
421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd.
Port Isabel, Texas 78578

June - July

Lighthouse Establishment Cinema
Friday nights in June and July, the Lighthouse serves as a movie screen for a projected film during this popular free Port Isabel event. Participate in our movie selection surveys to make sure your favorites are screened.
421 East Queen Isabella Boulevard
Port Isabel, Texas 78578

July

Texas International Fishing Tournament
The Lone Star State’s largest saltwater fishing tournament, the Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT), brings upwards of 1,500 anglers of all ages to Port Isabel and South Padre Island to compete in the bay, tarpon, or offshore division.
Port Isabel, Texas 78578

October

Pachanga in the Park
This fall fiesta at the Laguna Madre Baseball Park is a true Pachanga. Lots of live local music and dancing, games, contests, and a big variety of local food vendors.
Woody Lane off Port Road
Port Isabel, Texas 78578

Lighthouse Market Day
On the second Saturday in October, the City of Port Isabel and the Museums of Port Isabel host vendors of food, arts and crafts, and other items, with museum admissions discounted to a special low rate for the day.
214 East Queen Isabella Boulevard
Port Isabel, Texas 78578

November
World Championship Shrimp Cook-Off
Held the first Sunday in November, Port Isabel’s annual shrimp-off sees amateur and pro chefs from around the Rio Grande Valley compete for bragging rights. Enjoy samples of their concoctions and live music while your youngsters partake in a range of kids’ activities, and other family entertainment.
1723 West Highway 100
Port Isabel, Texas 78578

December
Christmas in Port Isabel
Christmas is a family tradition in Port Isabel. Join us for our Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Beulah Lee Park. Performances, vendors and Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Medians all through town are decorated for the holidays.
Beulah Lee Park
W. Queen Isabella Blvd.
Port Isabel, Texas 78578