Visit Port Arthur Texas

South Texas State Fair
2021-05-20 00:00 - 2021-05-30 00:00 (America/Chicago) | Ford Park, 5115 Interstate 10, Beaumont, TX, 77705, United States
Fair Fun Time!
Animals, foods on a stick, rides! They’re all back at Ford Park in Beaumont. The Young Men’s Business League will host the fair from May 20-30 and you’ll want in on it. It’s an annual tradition we’re glad is back.
For a schedule of all the entertainment, programs, etc., click here.

Rubber Lip Roundup
2021-06-11 00:00 - 2021-06-12 00:00 | TX
Rubber Lip Roundup headed to Port Arthur
We’re ready to host another round of skilled anglers for a fishing extravaganza. Activities will be June 11-12. A captain’s meeting will be June 10 at the S.A.L.T. Club in Port Arthur. For details, cast here.

PRL Rubberlip Roundup Series
2021-06-11 - 2021-06-13 | Pleasure Island Commission, 520 Pleasure Pier Blvd, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, United States

Juneteenth 2021
2021-06-19 10:30 | TX
Flag Raising
First, the history
Do you know the history? On the 19th of June, 1865, enslaved people in Texas learned the Emancipation Proclamation was signed long ago, on Jan. 1, 1863. Because of this, they discovered they were supposed to have been freed. Texans historically observe this date with various cultural celebrations.
Second, the activities
The African American Cultural Society will host Port Arthur’s 2021 Juneteenth events. Join the community in raising the stars and stripes. The event will be at 10:30 a.m. on June 18, the day before Juneteenth. Gather at the Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse, 525 Lakeshore Drive.
Because this is near our beautiful seawall, look out to the waters to check for seagoing vessels.
Library display
Want to learn more? After you attend the flag raising, next head to the Port Arthur Public Library. They will present a Juneteenth display throughout the month. Certainly, this will include stories of music, cultural foods and pride. Carolyn M. Thibodeaux, children’s librarian, is a coordinator for the African American Culture Society.

Discovery Day
2021-07-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter Street, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, United States
Hidden Treasures?
Bring your unknown objects to Museum of the Gulf Coast and discover the identity and value of your hidden treasures! Show up with Art, Fossils, Collectables, Antiques, Jewelry, Gems, Stones, Glassware Gold, Silver and more.

If you want an expert, visit with these guests:
Deborah Mahan – Renowned Art Expert
Barbara Wilson-Collectables, Antiques
Dana Hancock-Jewelry, Gold, Silver
Andrew Rock-Dinosaur & Reptile Paleontology
Deanna Flores-McFaddin Beach Fossils, General Fossils
Morris Weeks-Indian Artifacts
Paul Burch-Collectables, Antiques

This “valuable” event will be free. You can even wander around Museum exhibits when you attend.

Elite Redfish Series Tournament
2021-08-13 - 2021-08-15 | Sabine Pass Port Authority, 5960 South First Ave., Sabine Pass, TX, 77655, United States
The Port Arthur Pass
The 2021 ERS Pro Team Tour concludes in Texas
on Sabine Lake
Want some redfish action on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast? Get registered for this event.
Register Here
Schedule:

Thursday August 12 5:30-7:00 PM teams will meet for a optional stage side captain’s meeting.
Friday August 13 and Saturday August 14 all teams will launch at the Sabine Pass Battleground boat launch. The launch is open to the public and free so come out, take pics and hang with your favorite anglers and watch as they blast off for their big day of fishing.
Friday August 13 and Saturday August 14 teams will show off their catches at the weigh in at Sabine Pass Port Authority
Saturday August 14 Final Day Weigh in will include a Free Community Event. Details to follow.

Prizes:
Be a part of the exciting weigh in and presentation of event checks and awards. The tour will hand out what could be $130,000 in team-of-the-year cash and prizes.
This limited field size series will have some of the best anglers and coolest people on the planet fishing to take home the $15,000 top prize and their part of more than $100,000 in Top Team Awards money after just two events.
The Port Arthur Pass will be teams final chance to gain points in the Elite Redfish Series Team of the Year and win a $60,000.00 Tidewater Yamaha McClain Trailers T.O.Y. Grand Championship Prize.
Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship:

This qualifying event for the November Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship will have a $50,000.00 top prize with no entry fee and 3 days of television coverage on ESPN.

So you want to know more, right? Visit the detailed schedule.

Golden Pass/Hispanic Chamber Golf Tourney
2021-09-03 07:30 | Babe Zaharias Golf Course, 3500 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, United States
Golf at the Babe

Golden Pass LNG and the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Council partner for this fourth annual golf tournament. Register at 7:30 a.m. for the shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 3, at Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur. Register here.

Brunch and Booze Conference
2021-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Holiday Home Park Central, 2929 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard, Port Arthur, TX, 77642, United States
Artists of Southeast Texas will host its first Brunch and Booze Art Exhibition of 2021 with a conference.

This will raise funds for a physical building to be the first art studio in Mid-County and work toward revitalizing the area through community involvement, charity work and art education.
The entry fee will be a $5 donation that will get attendees unlimited waffles, orange juice and milk. Adult beverages will be available at the bar. For information call (409) 289-3777.

Sertoma Clay Shoot
2021-10-09 08:00 | TX
Clay Shoot Fundraiser
The Port Arthur Sertoma Club will have its 10th annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser at 1 in 100 Gun Club, 1228 FM 421 Road in Lumberton. Shooters are responsible for their own ammo. There will be 66 birds, a team flurry, lunch and beverages. For information call (409) 718-8309.

Hall Wiggins Induction
2021-10-16 15:00 - 18:00 | TX
Hal Wiggins
Legendary horse trainer Hal Wiggens will be get his honors. Wiggins will be inducted into the Museum of the Gulf Coast’s Notable People Hall of Fame.

Woodstock/Music Hall of Fame reopening
2021-10-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter Street, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, United States
Two Openings in One Night
Museum of the Gulf Coast will present two events in one night. Ron and Susan Arceneaux will sponsor a rededication of the Music Hall of Fame from 5 to 7:30 p.m. A Woodstock exhibit featuring four local artists who performed at the festival will open. They are Janis Joplin, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter and Larry Graham, who played bass with Sly & The Family Stone.

Coach James Gamble Induction
2021-10-30 15:00 - 18:00 | TX
Coach James Gamble
The revered Lincoln High School basketball coach is destined for a special honor. He will be will be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame at Museum of the Gulf Coast. Come share some memories.

Drive-Through Halloween
2021-10-30 15:00 - 18:00 | TX
Trick or Treat?
Get an early start to Halloween with this drive-through candy give away for children. What will you wear?

Groves Pecan Festival
2021-11-04 - 2021-11-07 | Lions Park, 6200 Jackson Blvd., Groves, TX, 77615, United States
Groves Pecan Festival is a multi-day festival that celebrates all things pecan in a community dedicated to this festival. Look for events such as a pecan toss, cooking and eating events and more. Enjoy the carnival and live music. Be sure to hit Main Street shops in this community neighboring Port Arthur.

Veterans Day Celebration
2021-11-11 10:00 | Nederland Veterans Park, 207 N. 12th St., Nederland, 77627, United States
Celebrate in Nederland
Helena Singers will be part of this event. Organizers offer a special thanks to Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group.

Symphony at Shangri La
2021-11-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Discovery Center, 2111 West Park Ave., Orange, TX, 77630, United States
Symphony at Shangri La
(ORANGE, TX) – The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST), directed by Maestro Chelsea Tipton II, returns to Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange for a delightful afternoon of seasonal nature and magnificent music at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14th.
Our popular Symphony at Shangri La concert will feature guest artist Aidan Smerud and Maestro Tipton has a great variety of popular and movie classics to enhance this beautiful setting. Bring a blanket, picnic dinner or just come out with your favorite chair and enjoy the music and the beautiful gardens!
“We are excited to be returning to share our music on the beautiful grounds of the Shangri La Gardens,” said Maestro Chelsea Tipton II. “We have an eclectic program featuring a super talented Baritone from Houston, Aidan Smerud. He will be featured on Some Enchanted Evening and The Impossible Dream. We also have some other musical chestnuts that include the Phantom of the Opera, George Gershwin, John Williams, and John Philip Sousa. Truly a concert for the entire family! Come on out to the Shangri La Gardens and bring a lawn chair or a blanket because we know you will have an enchanted evening with us.”
Cost
Premium seating is available for $35 each with a lawn chair provided. Bring your own chair or blanket for seating on the lawn available at $20 for adults, $10 for students. Children 6 and under are free, but they do need a ticket. Tickets can be purchased at sost.org or by calling the SOST office at (409) 892-2257.
Schedule
Shangri La Gardens will open at 2:00 p.m. for patrons to enjoy the gardens before the concert begins at 4:00 p.m.
Logistics
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange. The main Shangri La Gardens Visitors Parking area is located across West Park Avenue from the vehicular and pedestrian gate entrances.
There is also a restricted parking area located just inside the main gate of Shangri La at 2111 West Park Avenue for vehicles with proper handicap designation. Overflow parking is available at designated locations on 16th Street across from Shangri La Garden’s alternative event entrance.

“Symphony at Shangri La” is sponsored by the Edaren Foundation, Natalie and S. L. Greenberg, First Financial Trust and Asset Management, Chevron-Phillips Chemical Company LP, and Honeywell.

Port Arthur Yacht Club: Lighted Boat Parade
2021-12-11 18:30 - 19:00 | Port Arthur Yacht Club, 410 Pleasure Pier Boulevard, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, United States
Lighted Boat Parade
Look at the lights! Bring a blanket, picnic and chair and see how captains celebrate the holidays. They decorate their boats!
The viewing area is the public fishing area past the condos. It’s a holiday lighted boat parade, courtesy of the Port Arthur Yacht Club.

Learn more about the PAYC and all of their events here

Best of Both Worlds
2022-01-15 19:00 | Port Arthur Pavilion, 522 Procter Street, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, United States
Zydeco/Blues Festival
5 Star Entertainment & Big Chuck Productions present the Best of Both Worlds Zydeco & Blues Festival life at the Port Arthur Pavilion.
Who’s playing?
Listen for J Paul Jr & The Zydeco Newbreeds, Adrian Baghner and Go DJ Big Tyma. Byron Alfred, Attorney at Law, is the sponsor. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the event will last until 2 a.m. Security will be strictly enforced. For information, call (409) 225-7426.

MOGC Art Contest
2022-01-21 18:30 - 20:00 | TX
Community Art Contest
Museum of the Gulf Coast will have an opening reception for the 7th annual Community Arts Contest.
This is an “Open Theme” contest.
The Museum is home to several exhibits highlighting area musicians, performers and athletes. Learn more about the Gator Selfie Station here.

Sea Rim Star Party
2022-02-05 17:00 | Sea Rim State Park, 19335 State Hwy 87, Sabine Pass, TX, 77655, United States
It’s Astronomical!
The Astronomical Society of South East Texas and Sea Rim will host a winter star party at Sea Rim State Park on February 5th starting at 5pm. Club members will bring telescopes to show the moon and some deep sky objects! All ages welcome! Come explore the night sky with us at this beautiful state park!
ATTENTION: Please reserve your day pass early for Sea Rim as they will be limiting the amount of vehicles allowed into the park. Reserving your day pass secures a spot for you and will get you through the gate faster. If you don’t reserve your spot, you may not be able to get into the event.

Sherlock Holmes
2022-02-06 14:30, 2022-02-13 14:30 | Port Arthur Little Theatre, 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, TX, 77642, United States
“Sherlock Holmes and the Portal of Time”
Join Port Arthur Little Theatre as Detective Holmes and Dr. Watson travel from London in 1921 to Berlin of 1939 to stop Professor Moriarity from changing the outcome of World War II and history. With the help of H.G. Wells, his delightful wife, Jane, and two Albert Einsteins, Holmes and Watson pursue Moriarity through time. Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and $9 for students. Call (409) 727-PALT for tickets.

Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas
2022-02-24 00:00 - 2022-02-27 00:00 | TX
Time to Party!
Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas will be in downtown Beaumont. The festivities kick off downtown with lots of excitement, delicious Cajun food, live music and parades.

Lamar Beaumont ACSE Redfish Classic
2022-02-26 07:30 - 15:00 | TX
S.A.L.T. Club Tournament
The Lamar University Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers: location – Sabine Area. This tournament will start at 7:30 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. on Feb. 26. A mandatory captain’s meeting will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at the IBEW Hall, 6430 Spindletop Road, Beaumont. For more information, call (409) 454-0135 or e-mail lamarasce@gmail.com
The event raises funds for Lamar ASCE Engineering Competitions, field trips, and visitors’ experiences.
Sponsors are Pete Jorgensen Marine, Soutex Surveying, Faust Engineering, MHC Data Comm Inc., Orange County Marine, Computer Shack, S.A.L.T. Club and Rambo Outdoors.
The group is accepting cash, check, cashapp and Venmo.
The cashapp name is $TalonMWeaver
The Venmo name is MSoph1300
The form is here.

S.A.L.T. Membership Drive
2022-03-05 12:00 - 14:00 | TX
S.A.L.T. Club part of Port Arthur’s seaside community
Come learn more about S.A.L.T. membership at the clubhouse from noon to 2 p.m. March 5.
Pleasure Island’s Sabine Lake, abundant marshlands and the Gulf of Mexico at Sea Rim State Park are popular with avid anglers and those with brand new sea legs.
“Sabine Lake and common estuaries offer some of the best fishing in Texas,” Max Smith says.
He knows what he’s talking about. He’s served as president of the The Salt Water Angler’s League – Sabine Chapter. Redfish, trout and flounder are Sabine Lake hits.
The League hosts the Annual S.A.L.T. Summer Classic on Pleasure Island. Speckled trout, redfish, flounder, black drum, sheepshead, croaker, and blackjack redfish are the focus.
The S.A.L.T. Club, a Not For Profit 501c-3 organization, has a goal of introducing youths to the sport of fishing, while teaching them about conservation of fisheries and natural resources.  The group has a free kids-only tournament on the second Saturday in October. Cash and trophies go to winners with three age groups and three fish categories in each age group.
Members help with Cheniere’s Wounded Heroes Tournament in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, the first Saturday in October. The Sabine Chapter also helps with Heroes on the Water tournaments, which help wounded service men and women. They also coordinate fishing outings for nursing home residents and groups for mentally challenged individuals and conduct weigh-ins for other tournaments, such as Port Neches RiverFest.
More information or questions about the S.A.L.T Club, you can call Steve Simmons at (409) 201-7418

Sabine Showdown Golf Tournament
2022-03-25 | Babe Zaharias Golf Course, 3500 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, United States
Golf Tournament
This tournament will benefit Lamar State College – Port Arthur.
Registration begins at 7:30 AM | Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM
The tournament will be held at:
Babe Zaharias Golf Course
3500 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard
Port Arthur, TX 77642
For registration, contact Scott Street at (409) 853-6928 or by email. Sponsored in part by Southeast Texas Educational Development Foundation

Boatiques on the Bayou
2022-05-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Sabine Slam Bait Co., 7069 Rainbow Lane, Port Arthur, TX, 77642-0355, United States
Fishing Tournament
During event #2 of the 2022 Sabine Redfish Series we will have vendors set up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21 for you to shop from across from Sabine Slam Bait Co., under the Rainbow Bridge. There will also be food available from the one and only Boss Burger!

Make Music BMT Day
2022-06-18 | TX
Free Live Music
Join the DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT CultuFral Arts District (DBCAD) for this year’s Make Music Beaumont. Live music will be free to the public in multiple venues on Saturday June 18th, 11am-9pm.
The venues include AMSET, TASI, Pour Brothers Brewery, Jazz & Jokes, Cracklin Kings and Culture Lounge in our District with pop up performances by the Beaumont Heritage Society at John Jay French Museum and more!
Our performers are representing multiple musical genres, so there will be something for everyone to enjoy. AMSET will have vendors in the parking lot for shopping and local food truck sensation OLD WEST SMOKE will be serving deliciousness from 11am-3pm.
Tuesday June 21st is the international Make Music Day and will be live and streamed to DBCAD’s Facebook page. Be sure to “Like” our page and tune in beginning 11am June 21st for a virtual day of free music.

Intro to Birding
2022-06-25 08:00 - 09:00 | Sea Rim State Park, 19335 State Hwy 87, Sabine Pass, TX, 77655, United States
Binocular Basics
Sea Rim State Park has shore birds aplenty. The Port Arthur area has year-round birding that only gets better during spring and fall migration. Port Arthur CVB has provided loaner binoculars for the park to help introduce birding to families. At this event, learn how to identify some common park birds, such as gulls, black-necked stilts and terns.

Damon West Book Signing
2022-06-25 12:00 - 15:00 | TX
The Locker Room
Damon West will sign “The Locker Room” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Museum of the Gulf Coast. The book discusses “How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity and Build Unity.”
