Arts and Entertainment
March 19, 2025
From: Buc DaysWe’re waving the Jolly Roger flag once again to bring you Rodeo Corpus Christi, concerts, carnival rides, and more. There’s something for buccaneers of every age right here in the heart of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 1, 2025
8:00 AM - FIRST Robotics Challenge presented by ExxonMobil - Henry Garrett Ballroom – Second Floor
4:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
4:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Dunking of the Mayor - Peoples Street T-Head
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
5:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
5:30 PM - The CLEARTONES - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
6:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
6:00 PM - Michael Anthony Perez - Beer & Wine Garden
6:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
7:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:45 PM - Midnight Players Collective - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
Friday, May 2, 2025
8:00 AM - FIRST Robotics Challenge presented by ExxonMobil - Henry Garrett Ballroom – Second Floor
4:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
4:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Oak Park Elementary Tigerettes - Community Stage
5:30 PM - Los Heartbreakers - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
5:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
6:00 PM - Eric Graham - Beer & Wine Garden
6:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
6:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
7:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:30 PM - PBR Velocity Tour Finals presented by Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers - American Bank Center
7:45 PM - Grupo Extrano - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
8:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
10:00 PM - The Groove - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
Saturday, May 3, 2025
8:00 AM - FIRST Tech Challenge presented by CITGO - Henry Garrett Ballroom – Second Floor
12:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
12:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Opens - American Bank Center
12:00 PM - Crawfish for a Cause - Water Gardens
12:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
12:30 PM - Michael Crain - Beer & Wine Garden
1:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
1:30 PM - Chicas Rock - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
1:30 PM - Smith Sparklers Dance Team - Community Stage
2:00 PM - Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico - Community Stage
2:30 PM - John Paul Ortiz - Beer & Wine Garden
3:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
3:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
3:45 PM - The Jam Band - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
4:30 PM - Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Portland - Community Stage
4:30 PM - Eric Graham - Beer & Wine Garden
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
5:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
6:00 PM - ReZonate - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
6:30 PM - Matt Hole - Beer & Wine Garden
7:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Garden
7:30 PM - PBR Velocity Tour Finals presented by Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers - American Bank Center
7:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
8:00 PM - Heavy Soul - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
10:00 PM - Trisdon Federic - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
9:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
Sunday, May 4, 2025
8:00 AM - FIRST Lego League presented by Valero - Henry Garrett Ballroom – Second Floor
12:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
12:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Open - American Bank Center
12:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
12:30 PM - Dan Herrington - Beer & Wine Garden
1:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
1:30 PM - Jon Car Band - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
2:30 PM - Eli Villarreal - Beer & Wine Garden
3:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
3:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
3:45 PM - Trisdon Federic - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
4:30 PM - YAPP 361 Dance Studio - Community Stage
4:30 PM - Joey St. Vincent - Beer & Wine Garden
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
5:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
6:00 PM - The Chillbillies - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
6:30 PM - Lisa Sullivan - Beer & Wine Garden
7:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
8:00 PM - Silver Corvette - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
9:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
Monday, May 5, 2025
9:00 AM - Ag & Industry Awareness Days - American Bank Center
4:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
4:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Opens - American Bank Center
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
9:00 AM - Ag & Industry Awareness Days - American Bank Center
4:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
4:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
5:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
5:30 PM - John Elijah Band - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
6:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
6:00 PM - Cooper Green - Beer & Wine Garden
6:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:00 PM - Rodeo Corpus Christi presented by Miller Lite & Steve Trevino presented by Physicians Premier ER - American Bank Center
7:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
7:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:45 PM - Troubled Waters - Community Stage
8:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
4:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
4:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
5:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
5:30 PM - Ally Katz - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
6:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
6:00 PM - Cooper Green - Beer & Wine Garden
6:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
7:00 PM - Rodeo Corpus Christi presented by Miller Lite & MercyMe presented by Physicians Premier ER - American Bank Center
7:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:45 PM - OTB Band - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
8:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
Thursday, May 8, 2025
4:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
4:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Twirl Time Twirlers - Community Stage
5:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
5:30 PM - Stephanie Abriana Band - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
6:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
6:00 PM - Lisa Sullivan - Beer & Wine Garden
6:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:00 PM - Rodeo Corpus Christi presented by Miller Lite & Grupo siGGno presented by Physicians Premier ER - American Bank Center
7:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
7:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:45 PM - Los Mavericks - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
8:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
Friday, May 9, 2025
12:00 PM - Food Show - Henry Garrett Ballroom – Second Floor
4:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
4:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
5:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
5:30 PM - The Veterans Funky Rock Jazz Tejano Band - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
6:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
6:00 PM - Matt Hole - Beer & Wine Garden
6:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:00 PM - Rodeo Corpus Christi presented by Miller Lite & Clint Black presented by Physicians Premier ER - American Bank Center
7:00 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
7:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:45 PM - The East & The Crow - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
8:00 PM - Smith Sparklers Dance Team - Community Stage
8:30 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
10:00 PM - The SteelWater Band - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
Saturday, May 10, 2025
8:00 AM - Buc Days 5K - Ocean Drive
10:00 AM - Driscoll Children’s Parade - Shoreline Boulevard
11:00 AM - Driscoll Children’s Parade Awards - American Bank Center
12:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
12:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Opens - American Bank Center
12:00 PM - Food Challenge presented by H-E-B Helping Here - Henry Garrett Ballroom – Second Floor
12:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
12:30 PM - David Martinez - Beer & Wine Garden
1:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
1:30 PM - Texas Bloodline - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
2:00 PM - Gildea School of Irish Dance - Community Stage
2:30 PM - Lisa Sullivan - Beer & Wine Garden
3:00 PM - BBQ on the Bay Coastal Bend Showcase - Water Gardens
3:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
3:45 PM - John Cortez Band - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
4:00 PM - Visionarios – Best of Show - Community Stage
4:00 PM - Gloria Hicks Elementary School - Community Stage
4:30 PM - Oak Park Elementary Tigerettes - Community Stage
4:30 PM - Dan Herrington - Beer & Wine Garden
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
5:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
6:00 PM - Cruise Control - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
6:00 PM - Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico - Community Stage
6:30 PM - Joey St. Vincent - Beer & Wine Garden
7:00 PM - Rodeo Corpus Christi presented by Miller Lite & Dos Borrachos feat. Kevin Fowler & Roger Creager presented by Physicians Premier ER - American Bank Center
7:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
7:30 PM - Red Dragon Pirates - Community Stage
10:00 PM - Staudt Brothers - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
9:00 PM - Pig Races - Community Stage
8:00 PM - Raul Ayala - Buckin’ Marlin Stage
Sunday, May 11, 2025
12:00 PM - Gates Open - American Bank Center
12:00 PM - Shops at Treasure Island presented by Mathews CCAC Open - American Bank Center
5:00 PM - Stripes Carnival Opens - American Bank Center
Date: May 1 - 11, 2025
Location: Various Venue in Corpus Christi, TX