Third Coast Cuisine

Come hell or black water, the party town of South Padre Island, TX will be celebrating their second South Padre Seafood & Music Festival teams with the Rock the Riviera Redfish Tournament for a weekend of food, fun and fishing.  Last year's inaugural event was a huge success and this year's festival promises to be even better.



 The 2010 Festival Features:

    * Two outdoor stages of continuous live music from Texas’ hottest acts.
    * A large variety of delectable seafood and sides from the coastal region’s most esteemed seafood restaurants and vendors.
    * Classic festival food fare including hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage on a stick, funnel cakes, turkey legs, fajitas, etc.
    * An eclectic variety of coastal and Texas art presented by Texas artisans from near and far.
    * A kids village, complete with a live music stage, games, and lots of activities designed specifically for the younger music aficionados. Games, rides, face painters, etc.
    * Gibson Guitars presents "SPI School of Rock". Let your little ones jam on one of many guitars and drums and learn from the pros.
    * Celebrity chef exhibitions.
    * Family fishing tournament with cash prize brought to you by the Texas Saltwater Series and televised on Fox Sports.
    * Contests and games.
    * Side stage catered VIP areas. VIP fishing trips with artists. Air conditioned VIP lounges with air conditioned bathrooms.
    * Beaches, swimming, and surf within walking distance.
    * Peel and eat shrimp contest Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 6pm  And Crab Races on Saturday at 1:30
    * Kids 8 & under are FREE.
    * Tiered travel and hotel packages offered by SouthPadreTrips.com designed to fit even the tightest budget.
    * Discounted festival airfare available through American Airlines.
    * Preferred festival lodging provided by Sheraton Beach Hotel & Condominiums, Isla Grand Resort, & Travel lodge.
    * Benefiting Sea Turtle Inc. whose work helps protect, rehabilitate, and conserve endangered sea turtles.
    * "Ride the Wave" up and down the island for free. The Wave will pickup/drop off in front of your hotel all for free, courtesy of SPI. The Wave will run until 2:30 am.

For a list of musical guests click HERE.

When?
October 1st 5pm-2:00am & October 2nd 11am-2:00am

Where?
South Padre Island
Convention Center Outdoor Stages
7355 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597

Price?
$20/Day in Advance,
$40 Two Day Pass,
$300 VIP Badge
Kids 8 & Under are FREE

The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival To Donate All Profits To Gulf Coast Relief

In light of the Deepwater Horizon  Oil Spill affecting the Gulf Coast, the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival (May 14th – 16th) will be donating all ticket profits to regional charity efforts, embarking on a three-prong effort to support recovery, and announcing late night benefit shows.

(PRWEB) May 8, 2010 -- In light of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill affecting the Gulf Coast, the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival (May 14th – 16th) will be donating all ticket profits to regional charity efforts. The Hangout Festival will take place on the beaches of Gulf Shores, AL uniting people in the name of coastal recovery. Previously announced national headliners Zac Brown Band, Trey Anastasio, John Legend, The Roots and more will rally behind this needed call for environmental preservation, corporate responsibility and the preservation of our coastal communities' livelihoods. In addition, two late night benefit shows have been added to the schedule.

"The Gulf Coast is what makes the Hangout Music Festival so unique," says Shaul Zislin, investor and co-creator of the Hangout Music Festival. "It is one of the most pristine coastlines in all of America, and we will donate every penny above our costs to keep it clean."

To raise additional funds for relief efforts, The Hangout Festival has added two late night benefit shows. On Friday night, Alex B, Gift of Gab (Blackalicious), and Big Gigantic will take the stage for a late-night dance party. One hundred percent of profits will be donated to Mobile Baykeeper. On Saturday night, Keller Williams' Electronic Experiment will be playing a special show for The Rex Foundation and Mobile Baykeeper. The show will begin at midnight, with doors at 11 pm.

Tickets to both events may be obtained in advance only, and a $5 donation is requested. Ticket information may be found at kellerwilliams.net or hangoutmusicfest.com.

The oil spill continues to spew thousands of gallons of oil a day into the Gulf Coast, threatening the way of life for millions of Gulf Coast residents and business owners. The environmental impact will be felt for generations. This man-made catastrophe will have unprecedented effects on some of American's most important ecosystems and delicate food chains.

The Hangout Festival is launching a three pronged effort aimed at Gulf Coast recovery by organizing clean up volunteers, raising public awareness, and fundraising for the people, communities and habitats that have been devastated by this catastrophe.

All profits from the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival will be donated to regional non-profits working to control environmental and economic damage from the disaster.

For tickets, and more information please visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com.

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