Join us at the beach in the family friendly and beautiful Gavleston, for our 5v5 Beach Blitz Galveston tournament on July 27, 2019. This tournament is so much fun, we are back in Galveston a 2nd time this summer! We are positive that you’ll enjoy a day on the pristine sand of this lovely beach.
The Soccer Resort has been running beach soccer tournaments since 2009, and is very excited to host this tournament in such a beautiful location. What’s better than a day of soccer and a trip to the beach all in one?
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/411884349538887/ and http://www.soccerresort.com/tournaments/903865-beach-blitz-galveston-july-19–adult?fbclid=IwAR2i0ZsBw2iu8UZqTU11gnq70KaGV6VOUvqsgbH7tJybkHwTdSQgu07I0zs
Come out to East Beach for trucks, music & fun!
The 33rd Annual AIA Sandcastle Competition will take place on Saturday, August 24th at East Beach in Galveston.
The AIA SandCastle Competition is a fund-raising event for AIA Houston and ArCH Foundation as well as one of the top five revenue-generating events for the City of Galveston.
This year over 60 teams has their eyes and shovels set on winning the prestigious Golden Bucket Award. Firms begin months in advance generating ideas, developing designs, and assigning duties. On the day of the event the teams, stretched along the beachfront, meticulously sculpt their piles of sand and work non-stop for five hours.
The judging of the sculptures is rated on originality of concept, artistic execution, technical difficulty, carving technique, and utilization of the site. In addition to the Golden Bucket, awards are given in several categories including Best Traditional Castle, Best Architectural Icon, Kidtastic! – LEGO Edition, Best Science Fiction, Best Sports and Houston-centric as well as best team t-shirt design, best team signage, best costume, and public favorite.
At the end of the day, everyone goes home with memories of a great day at the beach filled with fun, sand, and sun.
The schedule for the day is:
- 9am: Watch how the pros prepare and set up in order to build large scale sculptures. Feel free to ask questions about their techniques and tools as well as post your photos using #AIASandCastle.
- 10am-3pm: SandCastle building, music, and refreshments. Valid ID is required to get beer from the beer tents.
- 1-3:30pm: Public favorite voting: be sure to vote for your favorite sand sculptures!
- 3-4pm: Sandcastle judging
- 4:30pm: Team T-shirt design presentation and Awards ceremony at the stage
After the event, the general public is great at respecting the sand sculptures. Please remind the kids not to climb on them. The sculptures always last throughout Sunday and into Monday as they slowly crumble away. This is the perfect time to come back and carefully get in close to take some photographs.
Parking at East Beach Galveston is $15, cash only, and is collected by the Galveston Parks Board. There is no ATM.
Feel free to bring your own picnic, coolers, and chairs and enjoy the beach.
Please contact East Beach at (409)762-EAST or visit galveston.com/beachparks with questions.
This Gulf Coast beer festival draws enthusiasts for sun, fun, and samplings of more than 400 regional and international craft beers.
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Toast to the end of summer at the 10th annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival in sunny Galveston Island, Texas. Named a Top 3 beer event by USA TODAY and revered by beer lovers across the region, BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival is an immersive multi-day event over Labor Day weekend where visitors can tap into the world of craft beer on island time. Visitors will flock to Galveston Island August 30 – September 1 in the pursuit of hoppiness and a craft beer experience unlike any other. With hundreds of craft beers, rare “Taste it First” selections, and a Brew-B-Que to boot, this 3-day event offers endless opportunities to learn from the best in the craft beer industry.
Whether you are a craft-loyal drinker looking for a new summer fav, or just a newbie learning the ropes, BrewMasters is the ultimate event for experiencing the distinctive world of craft beer. Clifton McDerby, Executive Director of Food & Vine Time Productions, Inc. explained “we have always focused on craft beer education, making sure that everyone who comes to this event can not only experience the widest selection of craft beers available at any Texas festival, but learn something from the craft masters themselves. Intimately, we create a learning experience with immersion into the latest trends while attendees get the opportunity to taste and learn at the same time.”
The three-day festival is packed with beer, cheer, and plenty of foam-filled events happening each day over the Labor Day weekend. Friday night, August 30 kicks off at 7 p.m. with the spirited Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting event featuring a range of high-quality tequila-tasting and plenty of salt and nachos for all.
Saturday, August 31 is all about craft beer, and the innovative breweries which make it happen. On Saturday afternoon, the ultimate BrewHaHa Grand Tasting begins with the chance to sample some of the best beer in the world. Pay attention to the “Taste it First” selections, which offer an exclusive opportunity to sample never-before-tasted craft beers. Not a fan of waiting in line? The BrewHaHa VIP Premium Lounge provides early access to the tasting floor plus an exclusive space to get crafty with light bites, and premium sampling.
To top off the foam-filled weekend, don’t miss the Brew-B-Que, Sunday September 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring smokin’ hot smokehouse specialties.
Make it a destination weekend. Set in Galveston’s tropical Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center, with special events at various venues around the island, BrewMasters breaks out the barrels and serves up foam-filled perfection all weekend long. For more info on the festivities, visit www.brewmastersbeerfest.com
This Gulf Coast beer festival draws enthusiasts for sun, fun, and samplings of more than 400 regional and international craft beers.
Details:
Toast to the end of summer at the 10th annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival in sunny Galveston Island, Texas. Named a Top 3 beer event by USA TODAY and revered by beer lovers across the region, BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival is an immersive multi-day event over Labor Day weekend where visitors can tap into the world of craft beer on island time. Visitors will flock to Galveston Island August 30 – September 1 in the pursuit of hoppiness and a craft beer experience unlike any other. With hundreds of craft beers, rare “Taste it First” selections, and a Brew-B-Que to boot, this 3-day event offers endless opportunities to learn from the best in the craft beer industry.
Whether you are a craft-loyal drinker looking for a new summer fav, or just a newbie learning the ropes, BrewMasters is the ultimate event for experiencing the distinctive world of craft beer. Clifton McDerby, Executive Director of Food & Vine Time Productions, Inc. explained “we have always focused on craft beer education, making sure that everyone who comes to this event can not only experience the widest selection of craft beers available at any Texas festival, but learn something from the craft masters themselves. Intimately, we create a learning experience with immersion into the latest trends while attendees get the opportunity to taste and learn at the same time.”
The three-day festival is packed with beer, cheer, and plenty of foam-filled events happening each day over the Labor Day weekend. Friday night, August 30 kicks off at 7 p.m. with the spirited Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting event featuring a range of high-quality tequila-tasting and plenty of salt and nachos for all.
Saturday, August 31 is all about craft beer, and the innovative breweries which make it happen. On Saturday afternoon, the ultimate BrewHaHa Grand Tasting begins with the chance to sample some of the best beer in the world. Pay attention to the “Taste it First” selections, which offer an exclusive opportunity to sample never-before-tasted craft beers. Not a fan of waiting in line? The BrewHaHa VIP Premium Lounge provides early access to the tasting floor plus an exclusive space to get crafty with light bites, and premium sampling.
To top off the foam-filled weekend, don’t miss the Brew-B-Que, Sunday September 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring smokin’ hot smokehouse specialties.
Make it a destination weekend. Set in Galveston’s tropical Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center, with special events at various venues around the island, BrewMasters breaks out the barrels and serves up foam-filled perfection all weekend long. For more info on the festivities, visit www.brewmastersbeerfest.com
This Gulf Coast beer festival draws enthusiasts for sun, fun, and samplings of more than 400 regional and international craft beers.
Details:
Toast to the end of summer at the 10th annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival in sunny Galveston Island, Texas. Named a Top 3 beer event by USA TODAY and revered by beer lovers across the region, BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival is an immersive multi-day event over Labor Day weekend where visitors can tap into the world of craft beer on island time. Visitors will flock to Galveston Island August 30 – September 1 in the pursuit of hoppiness and a craft beer experience unlike any other. With hundreds of craft beers, rare “Taste it First” selections, and a Brew-B-Que to boot, this 3-day event offers endless opportunities to learn from the best in the craft beer industry.
Whether you are a craft-loyal drinker looking for a new summer fav, or just a newbie learning the ropes, BrewMasters is the ultimate event for experiencing the distinctive world of craft beer. Clifton McDerby, Executive Director of Food & Vine Time Productions, Inc. explained “we have always focused on craft beer education, making sure that everyone who comes to this event can not only experience the widest selection of craft beers available at any Texas festival, but learn something from the craft masters themselves. Intimately, we create a learning experience with immersion into the latest trends while attendees get the opportunity to taste and learn at the same time.”
The three-day festival is packed with beer, cheer, and plenty of foam-filled events happening each day over the Labor Day weekend. Friday night, August 30 kicks off at 7 p.m. with the spirited Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting event featuring a range of high-quality tequila-tasting and plenty of salt and nachos for all.
Saturday, August 31 is all about craft beer, and the innovative breweries which make it happen. On Saturday afternoon, the ultimate BrewHaHa Grand Tasting begins with the chance to sample some of the best beer in the world. Pay attention to the “Taste it First” selections, which offer an exclusive opportunity to sample never-before-tasted craft beers. Not a fan of waiting in line? The BrewHaHa VIP Premium Lounge provides early access to the tasting floor plus an exclusive space to get crafty with light bites, and premium sampling.
To top off the foam-filled weekend, don’t miss the Brew-B-Que, Sunday September 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring smokin’ hot smokehouse specialties.
Make it a destination weekend. Set in Galveston’s tropical Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center, with special events at various venues around the island, BrewMasters breaks out the barrels and serves up foam-filled perfection all weekend long. For more info on the festivities, visit www.brewmastersbeerfest.com
Come shop a pop up market of local and traveling artisans (1-6pm), eat award winning BBQ from Koops Food Truck starting at 3pm, and listen to live music by Inwood (3-7pm)
Two full days of shrimp, music, friends, and fun begins on Friday, September 27th and runs through Saturday, September 28th. Event activities include a Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, Gumbo Tasting, Official 5K, Lil’ Shrimps parade, live music, vendors, kids area, and a Strand Merchant Walk-About. There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy! For more info and to get tickets go to galvestonshrimpfestival.com.
Gumbo Stroll
Join in as Galveston’s Historic Downtown Strand District is transformed into a melting pot of flavors. With more than 80 teams from award-winning cookers to backyard roux roughnecks, you will want to get in early to try them all. With the purchase of a Gumbo Stroll ticket, you get the opportunity to try all the amazing gumbo the Cook Teams have to offer. Teams lining the Historical Strand District will dish out a sample to festival attendees who have purchased an official Gumbo-Tasting Cup. Walk around and try countless samples for the 4-hour span, and enjoy the live music and cold refreshments. Tickets are $12 until September 16th online, and increase to $14 after. The day of the event tickets will be $17.
Want Shrimp, But Don’t Want To Do The Gumbo Stroll?
NEW this year! Purchase the “Shrimp Dinner and Beer Combo” ticket that includes: a plate of fried shrimp, a cup of shrimp gumbo and one 16 oz beer; then redeem in Saengerfest Park at 23rd and Strand, September 28th, 12-4pm. This ticket option does not include the Gumbo Stroll. The day of the event tickets are $25.
Cook Off
Whip up a batch of your best gumbo recipe and bring it on down to the Galveston Historical Strand. Compete for the gold and Shrimp Gumbo Champion bragging rights. Although every gumbo has its own unique taste, they can’t all be winners. Here is your chance to light up those judges’ taste buds and show ‘em what you got! There is a $1,000 cash prize. Sign up early and receive lots of perks.
Gumbo Stroll & Shrimp Scamper 5K
In cooperation with the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, this is your opportunity to scamper your way around Galveston and follow it up with a day of great eats and drinks. The race will start and end at 28th and Seawall. Perks include free libations, performance t-shirt, pre-run snacks, placing medals, costume contest, downtown activities after the run and more.
The 5K Combo ticket includes: Gumbo Tasting Cup for entry into Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, 5K registration with chip timing, fun performance t-shirt, and one free beer at early packet pickup/runner’s happy hour at Beerfoot Brewery and another free beer after the Run. Tickets are $46 before September 11th, and $66 after.
Shrimp 5K registration only includes 5K registration with chip timing, fun performance t-shirt, and one free beer at early packet pickup/runner’s happy hour at Beerfoot Brewery and another free beer after the Run. Tickets are $46 before September 11th, and $56 after.
Register before September 19th to guarantee a shirt in your size with your registration.
Walkabout
Take a break from the September heat and stop into some of the island’s most popular Strand Merchants for a quick browse or some serious shopping. Visit all of the shops on your walk-about card, get a stamp from each one, turn in your card by 4pm and win!
All completed cards entered have a chance at winning hundreds of dollars in gift cards from participating stores. Winners will be contacted by email after the festival. All completed cards must be turned in by 4pm to the Information Booth to qualify.
Be sure to get a card from the information booths at Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand or 22nd and Strand.
Lil’ Shrimp’s Parade
Saturday, September 28th at 3pm, the Lil’ Shrimps Parade is something the whole family can enjoy! Catch beads from participating floats as they roll down the Strand. Interested in having your organization participate in the parade? Get more information by contacting the Parade Coordinator Jimmy Wisner at jimmz77@sbcglobal.net.
Back on the beautiful Texas island we call home, Galveston. Come join us for fun entertainment, amazing skin art and more at the Galveston Island Convention Center September 27, 28 and 29.
October 11th-12th (1-10pm): No Sleep Fest ‘19 – It’s that time of the year where fans gather together to enjoy music from all places and genres. This will be held at 1014 24th St, Galveston, and will feature An Author, A Poet, Fairwell, Godhand, NeoRomantics, No Home, Outlier, Rare Bloom, and With Crows. Day 2 will feature Ballista, Blood Between Us, Mocklove, Moon Phase, Set/Display, The Callous Daoboys, and Tooth & Nail. This is sponsored by The Tide Promotions. For all inquiries, contact theclinichtx@gmail.com. If you would like to be a part of this two day event, go to facebook.com/events/972704989594087. The No Sleep Fest features underground artists.
