Fill your calendar with fun all year long. From art exhibitions and demonstrations to film, food and wine festivals, there’s always a good time to be had in and around the Cultural Arts District. If you’d like to see all of Rockport’s events head over to the Rockport Fulton Chamber of Commerce Event Calendar.
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June 2019
S.E.A. Camp Week 3
The Texas Maritime Museum presents: Summer Experience in Aransas County During this action-packed morning camp (9:00 am-12: 00 pm), students experience the best of Aransas County including history, wildlife, and ecology with activities like kayaking, fishing, sandcastle building and more. Activities are matched with grade levels, with variations for every age group. Residents of Aransas County attend the camp for free, fee of $50.00 for non-residents. S.E.A. Camp 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Monday-Friday Dates: Week 1: June 10-14 (1st and 2nd…
Find out more »Art Space Summer Camp Session 3
Rockport Center for the Arts presents: Art Space Summer Camp Session 3 June 24-28 Mornings 9:30am-Noon Exploratory art camp for Aransas county youth. Registration Is On A First Come First Served Basis. Turn Your Application Form In Early! The goals of this program are to teach children to be sensitive to the art around them; recognize the basic elements, principles, and vocabulary of art; challenge imaginations through reflective thinking; develop and organize ideas; creatively express thoughts and ideas through performance;…
Find out more »H2Odyssey Camp: Week 3
The Texas Maritime Museum presents: Campers spend the afternoon (1:30pm-4:00pm) learning about the amazing element water is, the ways we use it, need it, fight it or change it. Activities demonstrate how things work, are built, reactions, physical properties and ways to create art. Monday to Thursday are spent at the Texas Maritime Museum and end with fun water games. Fridays are spent at the Community Pool. Scholarships, both full and sibling discounts are made possible by the support received…
Find out more »Art Space Summer Camp Session 4
The Rockport Center for the Arts presents: Art Space Summer Camp Session 4 June 24-28 Afternoons 1:30 - 4 pm Exploratory art camp for Aransas county youth. Registration Is On A First Come First Served Basis. Turn Your Application Form In Early! The goals of this program are to teach children to be sensitive to the art around them; recognize the basic elements, principles, and vocabulary of art; challenge imaginations through reflective thinking; develop and organize ideas; creatively express thoughts…
Find out more »Rockport Summer Fest
Come down to the 1st ever Rockport Summer Fest hosted by the Downtown Merchants! We're excited to kick-off summer! Come shop downtown in the Cultural Arts District, pick up some yummy food from our Food Truck vendors and stick around for street dance in the evening! Want to be a vendor? Apply here: http://bit.ly/RKPTSummerFestVendor
Find out more »July 2019
Art Fest GALA 2019
Rockport Center for the Arts Presents: ART AUCTION GALA • FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2019 6:30 PM Until The Stars Come Out In the Air-Conditioned Tent on the Festival Grounds. Live Auction Big Board Auction Silent Auction Artist Project Auction: Harvey Lights Dinner, Music, Open Bar, Valet Parking Dress Code: Nautical or Patriotic Attire Purchase Tickets Online or at The Center for the Arts
Find out more »Art Fest 2019
Rockport Center for the Arts Presents: See you at the Rockport Festival Grounds • Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2019. The Art Festival was founded in 1969 as a way to stimulate the Arts economy in Rockport, TX, an emerging art colony on the Texas Coast. Since then, it has become a staple of the Summer season on the coast – over 120+ artists sell their work to over 10,000+ art buyers. Ticket information here.
Find out more »Art Fest 2019
Rockport Center for the Arts presents: See you at the Rockport Festival Grounds • Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2019. The Art Festival was founded in 1969 as a way to stimulate the Arts economy in Rockport, TX, an emerging art colony on the Texas Coast. Since then, it has become a staple of the Summer season on the coast – over 120+ artists sell their work to over 10,000+ art buyers. Ticket Information here.
Find out more »S.E.A. Camp Week 4
The Texas Maritime Museum presents: Summer Experience in Aransas County During this action-packed morning camp (9:00 am-12: 00 pm), students experience the best of Aransas County including history, wildlife, and ecology with activities like kayaking, fishing, sandcastle building and more. Activities are matched with grade levels, with variations for every age group. Residents of Aransas County attend the camp for free, fee of $50.00 for non-residents. S.E.A. Camp 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Monday-Friday Dates: Week 1: June 10-14 (1st and 2nd…
Find out more »Art Center Market
Rockport Center for the Arts presents: SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH RAIN OR SHINE • 10A-4P AT THE CENTER Art Center member artists display and sell fine art creations. Paintings, Jewelry, Pottery, Photographs, Woodwork, Yard Art, Metal Art, and More. JOIN US FOR FOOD, MUSIC, ART & FUN!
Find out more »S.E.A. Camp Week 5
The Texas Maritime Museum presents: Summer Experience in Aransas County During this action-packed morning camp (9:00 am-12: 00 pm), students experience the best of Aransas County including history, wildlife, and ecology with activities like kayaking, fishing, sandcastle building and more. Activities are matched with grade levels, with variations for every age group. Residents of Aransas County attend the camp for free, fee of $50.00 for non-residents. S.E.A. Camp 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Monday-Friday Dates: Week 1: June 10-14 (1st and 2nd…
Find out more »Art Space Camp Session 5
The Rockport Center for the Arts presents: Art Space Summer Camp Session 5 July 15-19 Afternoons 9:30 am-Noon Exploratory art camp for Aransas county youth. Registration Is On A First Come First Served Basis. Turn Your Application Form In Early! The goals of this program are to teach children to be sensitive to the art around them; recognize the basic elements, principles, and vocabulary of art; challenge imaginations through reflective thinking; develop and organize ideas; creatively express thoughts and ideas…
Find out more »Art Space Summer Camp Session 6
The Rockport Center for the Arts presents: Art Space Summer Camp Session 6 July 15-19 Afternoons 1:30 pm-4:00 pm Exploratory art camp for Aransas county youth. Registration Is On A First Come First Served Basis. Turn Your Application Form In Early! The goals of this program are to teach children to be sensitive to the art around them; recognize the basic elements, principles, and vocabulary of art; challenge imaginations through reflective thinking; develop and organize ideas; creatively express thoughts and…
Find out more »July Rockport Fulton Market Days
Rockport Market Days Started In December 2009. It Operates On The ‘Third’ Weekend Of Each Month. The Hours Of Operation Are From 12 pm To 5 pm On Friday, at 9 am To 4 pm On Saturday And 11-5 On Sunday. Located At 100 Seabreeze On The ACND Festival Grounds At Rockport Harbor Directly Across The Street From The Days Inn On Bus. Hwy 35 And Next To Rockport Beach Park. Rockport Market Days & Fulton Market Days Combined In…
Find out more »Art Space Summer Camp Session 7
The Rockport Center for the Arts presents: Art Space Summer Camp Session 7 July 17-21 Afternoons 9:30 am-12:00 pm Exploratory art camp for Aransas county youth. Registration Is On A First Come First Served Basis. Turn Your Application Form In Early! The goals of this program are to teach children to be sensitive to the art around them; recognize the basic elements, principles, and vocabulary of art; challenge imaginations through reflective thinking; develop and organize ideas; creatively express thoughts and…
Find out more »Art Space Summer Camp Session 8
The Rockport Center for the Arts presents: Art Space Summer Camp Session 8 July 17-21 Afternoons 1:30 pm-4:00 pm Exploratory art camp for Aransas county youth. Registration Is On A First Come First Served Basis. Turn Your Application Form In Early! The goals of this program are to teach children to be sensitive to the art around them; recognize the basic elements, principles, and vocabulary of art; challenge imaginations through reflective thinking; develop and organize ideas; creatively express thoughts and…
Find out more »August 2019
Standing Out 2019 Exhibit
August 3 - 31 Opening Reception: August 3 Standing Out 2013 Rockport Center for the Arts is proud to showcase their 2019 Merit Artists Kelly Schaub A theatre artist and administrator for over 30 years, collage maker Kelly Schaub transitioned to full-time RV living in 2011, discovered the Coastal Bend as a Winter Texan, and became a resident of Rockport after riding out Hurricane Harvey. With a focus on mixed media collage, she works primarily with vintage ephemera and one…
Find out more »August Art Loop
In 2019, Rockport Center for the Arts launched the Rockport Art Loop, the hot new cultural activity. Nine Saturdays a year, the Austin Street corridor will feature seven simultaneous gallery openings, offering a walkable, alfresco artistic experience. PARTICIPATING ART LOOP GALLERIES Rockport Center for the Arts 106 S Austin St Anita Diebel Studio 111 N Austin St Yellow Rose Gallery 115 N Austin St The Gallery at Latitude 28° 02’ Restaurant 105 N Austin St Coast Modern 1012 E North…
Find out more »Art Center Market
Rockport Center for the Arts presents: SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH RAIN OR SHINE • 10A-4P AT THE CENTER Art Center member artists display and sell fine art creations. Paintings, Jewelry, Pottery, Photographs, Woodwork, Yard Art, Metal Art, and More. JOIN US FOR FOOD, MUSIC, ART & FUN!
Find out more »August Rockport Fulton Market Days
Rockport Market Days Started In December 2009. It Operates On The ‘Third’ Weekend Of Each Month. The Hours Of Operation Are From 12 pm To 5 pm On Friday, at 9 am To 4 pm On Saturday And 11-5 On Sunday. Located At 100 Seabreeze On The ACND Festival Grounds At Rockport Harbor Directly Across The Street From The Days Inn On Bus. Hwy 35 And Next To Rockport Beach Park. Rockport Market Days & Fulton Market Days Combined In…
Find out more »History Happy Hour
Have a glass of wine or a beer and learn an interesting fact or two about our local history. Texas Maritime Museum members attend for free and tickets are $5.00 for anyone else who is interested in joining. We hope to see you all at the Museum!
Find out more »Harvey Encore Block Party
Come out and celebrate at this FREE event how far we've come since Hurricane Harvey hit our community! We're so thankful and grateful for all of the help and support our community has received and we want to celebrate the progress we've made, and the heroes that have served our community. We have a full day of events starting with a 5k Fun Run and walk, over 20 vendors, 12 confirmed food trucks, kids alley, live music, and more! Schedule…
Find out more »Little Bay Labor Day Music Fest
Come celebrate the 2nd Annual Little Bay Labor Day Music Festival. Friday night FREE general admission Spazmatics headlining at 10 pm. Back again for Fiesta en la Playa on Saturday headliner Siggno. Sunday’s Texas Country Day is sure to be a hit!
Find out more »September 2019
September Art Loop
In 2019, Rockport Center for the Arts launched the Rockport Art Loop, the hot new cultural activity. Nine Saturdays a year, the Austin Street corridor will feature seven simultaneous gallery openings, offering a walkable, alfresco artistic experience. PARTICIPATING ART LOOP GALLERIES Rockport Center for the Arts 106 S Austin St Anita Diebel Studio 111 N Austin St Yellow Rose Gallery 115 N Austin St The Gallery at Latitude 28° 02’ Restaurant 105 N Austin St Coast Modern 1012 E North…
Find out more »1919 Hurricane 100th Anniversary
The Aransas County Historical Society is co-hosting an event with the Texas Maritime Museum remembering the 1919 Hurricane that devastated the Rockport – Fulton area on its 100th anniversary. Plan to attend this event starting at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport. There will be coffee and donuts. Bobby Jackson and others will relate the story of the 1919 Hurricane with reenactment and historical photographs.
Find out more »September Rockport Fulton Market Days
Rockport Market Days Started In December 2009. It Operates On The ‘Third’ Weekend Of Each Month. The Hours Of Operation Are From 12 pm To 5 pm On Friday, at 9 am To 4 pm On Saturday And 11-5 On Sunday. Located At 100 Seabreeze On The ACND Festival Grounds At Rockport Harbor Directly Across The Street From The Days Inn On Bus. Hwy 35 And Next To Rockport Beach Park. Rockport Market Days & Fulton Market Days Combined In…
Find out more »Pirate Practice
In celebration of "International Talk Like a Pirate" Day, come celebrate at Texas Maritime Museum. Join the Texas Maritime Museum Pirate crew for swashbuckling stations that will transform your young buccaneer into a true Pirate! The event is geared for children ages 3-11. Admission is $5.00 for those who RSVP online or $8.00 at the door. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Aaron Martin at 361-729-1271. Or email educator@texasmaritimemuseum.org
Find out more »October 2019
Rockport Fulton Shopping Tournament
Do you like to save money while shopping with friends? REGISTER YOUR TEAM: https://www.shoprockportfulton.com/ Plan a girls trip for October 5th and get your team registered for the Rockport-Fulton Shopping Tournament. Experience “shop ‘til you drop” shopping with discounts, costumes, prizes, food, and fun. Get a team, dress up in costumes if you like, and compete for prizes as you shop at selected Rockport-Fulton stores. Shopping tournament teams support the Aransas County ISD Education Foundation! Pre-shopping encouraged the week before…
Find out more »Sea-A-Bration “Hollywood & Glamour Night”
It's Sea-A-Bration! "Hollywood & Glamour Night" A pre-event party of the 45th annual Rockport-Fulton Seafair. It will feature a theme of Hollywood stars we all remember and love. Join in the fun as the paparazzi catch photos of you as you arrive in your glamour and glitz, be greeted with your very own fun feather and bling. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared and served especially for you. Have fun with a Big Board and Silent Auction featuring an array of…
Find out more »SeaFair
45th Annual Rockport-Fulton Seafair 2019 The 45th Rockport-Fulton Seafair is back for four days of family-friendly festival fun on October 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2019. It is a sea-themed fun festival featuring live big-name entertainment, over 120 vendors, Gumbo, and Chili Cook-Off, Seafood, car show, water entertainment, a big parade and SO MUCH MORE! Make plans to sip, dine and dance your way through a festival of seaside entertainment and join us as we “Celebrate the Sea”. Help us…
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