Bayfest (Corpus Christi)

Coordinates: 27°48′31″N 97°23′39″W / 27.8085°N 97.3943°W / 27.8085; -97.3943
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Bayfest
GenreMusic
DatesLate September
Location(s)Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.A.
Years active1976–2010
Websitehttps://web.archive.org/web/20080924043414/http://www.bayfesttexas.com:80/

Bayfest was a 3-day music festival in Corpus Christi, Texas held annually from 1976 to 2010.[1]

History[edit]

In 1976 the Arts Council of Corpus Christi and the Junior League of Corpus Christi co-sponsored the first Bayfest. Bayfest celebrated the unique cultural and ethnic diversity of Corpus Christi through music, art, entertainment and rides.[2]

It was run by community volunteers and Bayfest, Inc. was a non-profit organisation. Low turnout and revenue 2010 brought it to an end.

External links[edit]

27°48′31″N 97°23′39″W / 27.8085°N 97.3943°W / 27.8085; -97.3943

  1. ^ Ehrlich, Allison (September 18, 2019). "Bayfest was a Corpus Christi favorite for more than 30 years". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  2. ^ "THROWBACK: Corpus Christi's Bayfest". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. September 18, 2019. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-31.