Wonderful time for me and all my friends. I have been many times before but the way the event grows…read moreand gets better every year always amazes. Great friendly people, vendors are happy and everyone is fueled by this event giving so much to scholarships and local charities. highly recommended for families and the was Free organised parking and trolly/golf cart rides from the parking area - wonderful as the area is pretty big so if you have little ones the buggy needs some good wheels! Recommended for a family day out

It was OK. Admission is $15. However, not much sculpture. They seemed more intent on vendors. There…read morewere two long rows of vendors selling all manner of things: lawn ornaments, wind whirly things, cheap jewelry, clothing, hats, leather items, food vendors. We went early and left early. We walked from the Hampton Inn on 361. It's about an half hour walk, walking slow. A golf shuttle will pick you up at Sandcastle Drive and drop you at the entrance. Nice.

A tidy museum offering an abbreviated history of Port Aransas community. It's a quick walk through…read morethat won't demand huge hunks of time to peruse. Dawdling slow, reading placards, taking some pictures, & talking with the very friendly volunteer on site, it took only about an hour for me to see the displays on the lower floor of this Sears kit house from back in the day when a whole house could be a DIY project. Upper floor is admin spaces. If you're looking to fill a quick time slot in your schedule, this museum may well be your jam.

Absolutely fascinating history of Port Aransas on display. The folks that work here are all locals…read morewith great knowledge and stories. Thousands of photographs going back a 100 years to look through. Incredible artifacts to look at. They even have a gift shop with hard to find books and art for sale. This was the second time we've been there. This time they had a surfing display. The history of surfing in Port A goes back to the early 60s. I've been surfing for almost 30 years and I learned a lot. They had some really nice classic boards, memorabilia, artwork, stories, and tons of photos. We really enjoyed it. You should stop in here whenever you visit Port A. You will be blown away.

Billed as the largest sand sculpture competition in the United States, this Thursday thru Sunday…read more Competitors from all over the world including Mexico,Poland and New Zealand to name a few Big Party on the beach. As if I needed a reason to visit my favorite town on the Texas coast Big crowds,Big Fun..... Go!

One of the worst event organizations I have ever seen, no parking and the shuttles non-existent…read more Security, law enforcement and others working the event rude and unprofessional seemed bothered if ask for directions or just general information. Also, everything sold over priced due to the event most likely. In general a really bad experience, would never attend again.

Three cheers to the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce for putting on the Port Aransas Music…read moreFestival! I won free tickets on the radio to attend, and had a great time at the Palmilla Resort and Golf Course listening to a Jimmy Buffet cover band! The CofC did a great job of promoting local businesses, getting the word out about opportunities within the city, and just broadcasting and advocating about the Port Aransas community! I could see that a whole lot of work went into planning this event, and they worked seamlessly with the Palmilla Golf Course to make sure that everything went off without a hitch! I appreciate that Port Aransas isn't covered with chain restaurants and mega-stores, that it's a place where you can get a sense of the local flavor through small, local businesses. I hope it stays that way, and the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce seems to be working really hard to make that happen! Huzzah!

First time ever in Port A. We were able to go to the Music Festival and I must say the bands were…read moreall awesome. Fun for all. Thank you Port A.

Seems like every community these days has a non profit " Art Center". I'm a strong advocate for all…read moreart all the time. On the surface it appears the director of the Port Aransas Art Center is currating the pieces for sale nicely. I didn't see any thing I thought was less than worthy to hang there. They have plenty to choose from if you're in the market for local artist coastal subjects. Go!

I have some major complaints about Michelle, the Gallery Director, that I would like to address…read morewith the board. I have been treated rudely for the past three years by her. I submitted a compaint through the website that was intercepted by Michelle, and she emailed me back with excuses about "procedures" that were complete and utter BS. My last interaction with her was on January 15, 2026, when I arrived for a class and she yelled at me as I was moving my watercolor supplies to the classroom, angrily telling me that I was NOT signed up for the class and was not allowed to go in the classroom. I WAS signed up, and as I tried to show her my Apple Card transaction to Port Aransas Art Center, she essentially called me a liar. I had paid for the class on January 6th through the website, and my card was charged $45. She demanded an email receipt, which I was unable to locate because I was flustered and angry...there were other people also trying to check in, and I felt embarrassed at being accused of somehow cheating the art center. She eventually found my registration, but I was humiliated in front of other students, and she still tried to make it MY FAULT. This is NOT normal. She literally yelled at me over the other girl working there and DEMANDED that I stop walking towards the classroom, as she came out of the office in what seemed like an attempt to physically prevent me from going in. We already spend 50% more for the watercolor class (price went up for the weekly class from $30 a couple years ago), and Michelle absolutely destroyed my creativity that day. I did almost nothing in class because I was so shaken. This is not an isolated incident, and she's been rude and hateful to me (and others) for about the last three years. I would like to address this with someone on the board (not her spouse or significant other). I submitted a long email with events from the last three years, although I've been coming to the center for over ten years. In the last three years alone, I've donated cash to the center, purchased art, paid class fees, donated art supplies, and a few years back donated two jewelry items that I created, valued over $500, for an auction to benefit the center. The total for the past three years, not counting the jewelry items, is over $1,540. And yet I'm still treated rudely, EVERY TIME I visit the center. I have never done anything to deserve this. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with one or more board members what's been happening. Michelle is not going to forward my email, and she's making excuses for her rudeness...there is never an excuse to yell at or make snarky, nasty, hateful comments to someone who has gone out of their way to support the center. The Art Center was a big part of why we chose Port Aransas to spend thousands of dollars in the local economy each year for the past 15 years. Next year, if we return, I will make sure to sign up for watercolor lessons at the rec center instead. If you're on the board, look up the receipts...I paid for a watercolor class with Carrie on January 6th through the website. I also just donated $100 to the rain barrel project on the 13th or 14th. I live in Colorado and we come down in January and February each year. You can find my contact info there, or reach out to me through the Yelp messaging center.