About our 50th Anniversary
Festival Story
For half a century, SeaFair has been the heartbeat of Rockport‑Fulton—an autumn tradition where salty Gulf breezes mingle with simmering gumbo and jambalaya live guitar riffs echo over the harbor, and generations of families create coastal memories. What began in 1975 as a small hometown fair now welcomes more than 20,000 visitors each year. Join us for the Golden Anniversary as we unleash bigger concerts, bolder flavors, and brand‑new attractions that salute five decades of seaside magic.
Jambalaya & Gumbo Cook-Off:
Dive into a bowl of championship gumbo and spicy jambalaya, packed with fresh Gulf seafood — and don’t forget to grab an AYCE Taster Band so you can sample ’em all and cast your vote for the top pot!
Live Coastal Concerts: Dance under the stars to Texas country, rock, and blues all weekend.
Hilarious Crab Races: Have fun pick your crustacean, cheer it down the track, laugh till it hurts.
Captivating Car Show: Chrome meets coastline in Sunday’s sea‑breeze showdown of classics and hot rods.
High‑Stakes Cornhole Tournament: Toss for glory or register your team and sling bags for bragging rights.
Cardboard Boat Races: Watch daring crews paddle their handmade boats—sink or sail, it's all part of the splashy fun.
Carnival & Kids Zone: Ferris wheels, face paint, and a ride‑around train ensure nonstop smiles.
Parade: Catch coastal charm on full display with floats, music, and hometown pride marching down the streets.
Disclaimer: Times subject to change and no refunds on purchase
5–10 PM
Community Night – $3 entry, carnival lights, hometown jams.
Rowdy Pearlsnaps
Matthew Ryan Band
Hill Country Revival
Parking
Free street parking surrounds the harbor. Arrive early Saturday to avoid parade route delays.
Stay Awhile
Book early—hotels and cottages near the harbor fill quickly for SeaFair weekend.
Accessibility
Flat, wheelchair-friendly grounds, ADA restrooms, Pet friendly for well-behaved pets that are leashed
Sponsors
Put your brand center‑stage at Texas’s favorite fall festival—let’s craft the perfect splash.
SeaFair Moments
Grab your tickets now and be part of 50 years of sea‑soaked tradition, where every laugh, dance step, and steaming bowl of gumbo and jambalaya tastes like the Texas coast itself.