Bayfest (Corpus Christi)

Bayfest
Genre	Music
Dates	Late September; three days
Location(s)	Corpus Christi, Texas, US
Years active	1976–2010

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

History

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.

References

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.

External links

• City of Corpus Christi Recreation

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