Dec. 28-30
SPI Market Days
Tues-Thurs - Arts and crafts, jewelry, trade show items, and specialty foods.
SPI Convention Centre. $1 Admission Exhibitors call 956-761-6746 to reserve space.

Dec 31
New Years Eve Fireworks
Fri - Midnite. Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper Streets.
Sponsored by the SPI CVB. 1-800-SOPADRE.

Jan 1
South Padre Island Polar Bear's 'New Year's Day Dip'
Sat - 11AM swimmers registration,
12 noon 'Polar Bear Dip' at Boomerang Billy's Beach.
First 200 swimmers receive official membership card,
Black eyed peas and group photo at Boomerang Deck following swim! Must swim to qualify for membership!!!
The founders designate this year as the year of 'The Hat!'
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Jan 11
REGISTRATION Winter Texan Golf Classic
Tues. - 10 AM at the SPI Convention Centre. Doors open at 8 AM
First come first serve! Must be 55+ and a resident Winter Texan. One member from each foursome must be present to register. Each registered foursome will play one of the two days. 800-SOPADRE

Jan 15
21st Annual Longest Causeway Run & Wellness Walk
Sat 10AM start for this annual event that draws runners and walkers from across the country!
Pre-register by calling Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce at 956-943-2262

Jan 23
SPI Chamber of Commerce
Sun - 'Taste of The Island and Trade Show'
SPI Convention Centre. Island restaurants provide "tastes" of their cuisine. Trade booths provide info or sell mdse. Tickets sold at Chamber office or at the door.
956-761-4412

Jan 18-19
Winter Texan Golf Classic
Tues-Wed - (Register Jan 11,2005 ONLY)
Presented by The SPI Women's Golf Association and the South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Raffles, lunch served, trophies to winning foursomes!
SPI Golf Club
800-SOPADRE
 

Jan 7-9
SPI Market Days
Fri-Sun - Arts and crafts, jewelry, trade show items, and specialty foods. $1 admission. SPI Convention Centre. Exhibitors call 956-761-6746 to reserve space.

Jan 26-27
'Winter Texan' 8-Ball Championship
Wed-Thurs - Valley wide amateur competition for Seniors!
Visiting WinterTexans. NEW TEAM EVENT THIS YEAR! Men & women compete for cash & trophies. $25pp or $30 day of event SPI Convention Centre, 1-800-SOPADRE

Jan 28-30
South Padre Island International 9-Ball Championship
Fri-Sat-Sun - Players from all over the US compete in this amateur billiards competition. Sponsored by the South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, Directed by The Academy of Billiards, Dallas, Texas www.sopadre.com or
call 800-SOPADRE for info and registration.

Feb 5
'SPICE' South Padre Island Chili Expo
Sat - Annual chili cook-off at Louies Backyard.
www.spichamber.com or 956-761-4412

Feb 5-6
Tails of SPI Kite Festival
Sat-Sun - Come fly a kite at this colorful family event!
At the 'Flats' north of the Convention Centre.
Call B&S Kites at 761-1248 for more info.
 

Feb 7-8
Winter Texan Snowbird Extravaganza
Mon-Tues - Senior Citizen Lifestyle Expo
Entertainment, exhibits, & seminars
South Padre Convention Centre, 800-SOPADRE

Feb 10
Annual Winter Texan Appreciation Party
Thur - 4pm in Port Isabel. Call PI Chamber Of Commerce for details. 956-943-2262

Feb. 12
Rotary Winter Texan Fish Fry
Sat. - Enjoy a fish lunch and live entertainment at Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park. 11:30-2:30pm.
Sponsored by the SPI/Port Isabel Rotary Club and The Town of South Padre Island.
Benefitting the Laguna Madre Scholarship Fund.
1-800-SOPADRE

Feb. 14
Bobby Layne & Orchestra Valentine Ball
Radisson Resort Hotel 8-11 pm. $12 advance, $15 at door.
Call 956-761-6511 for info.
 

Feb. 19
Isle-Ditter Dog
Old fashioned dog race, Canine Costume Contest, Picture Corner, Silent Auction.
Bring your 4 legged friend and join the fun!
Laguna Madre Humane Society at 956-943-2909

Feb. 19 - 20
University Kites Competition & Kite Fly
Kite competition for stunt kites in individual, pairs, teams;
multiline competition for individuals; single line competition will include
highest angle, best homemade kite, and best kite display!
Come have some fun and see kite flyers from all over US and Canada!
For details call 956-761-7028

Feb 20
Winter Break Show & Dance
Louies Backyard 3 pm Matinee, 8pm Show & Dance
Johnny Hara, Noel Haggard, Jimmy Velvet.
$12 pp at door, $10 pp in advance
call 956-761-6406 for details.

Feb 23
Ozark Jubilee
Wed. - Variety Show from Branson, MO, 2 shows
SPI Convention Centre, call 956-761-3003 for ticket info

Feb 18
Winter Texan Adopt-a-Beach Clean Up
Fri - Edward Atwood King Park, County #5 access 9 am
8-8:45 registration, bags and gloves supplied
Call 1-800-SOPADRE for info.

Sea Ranch Dolphin Watch
One Padre Blvd
SouthPadre Island, Texas 78597
956-761-4243
http://www.theoriginaldolphinwatch.com