Buc Days

The SteelWater Band
2026-05-08 22:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
This band will perform on the Buckin’ Marlin Stage during their scheduled time listed below.

Michael Burtts
2026-05-08 22:00 - 23:59 | TX
This artist will be performing at the Last Call Dancehall during the scheduled times listed below.

Buc Days Public Speaking Competition
2026-05-09 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
Students in 4-H, FFA, or FCLA clubs (3rd grade and up) are invited to showcase their speaking skills and creativity! Compete in categories like Animal or Plant Science, Natural Resources, Agriculture Policy, or Coastal Bend Industry, and gain confidence, improve communication, and make your voice heard.

Ag Product ID Contest
2026-05-09 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
Connecting Youth to Texas Agriculture! The 2026 Buc Days Ag Product ID Contest gives Texas students a fun, fast-paced way to show off their ag knowledge. Competitors rotate through stations to identify agriculture products ranging from garlic to ribeye steak, and answer quick questions about their origins, uses, and importance to Texas industries.

STEAM Day
2026-05-09 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
Elementary and junior high students can enjoy an afternoon of innovation, hands-on activities, and a live science show! Registration includes gate admission and is limited to 250 spots per age group. Highlights include expert talks, live experiments, and interactive stations like Polymers, Optical Illusions, and STEM activities led by Texas A&M-Kingsville and This One’s For The Gals.

Horticulture Contest
2026-05-09 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
The Buc Days Horticulture Competition presented by Texas Farm Bureau invites youth to dive into plant care, growing everything from herbs to succulents. Participants document their plants’ progress over several months before bringing their entries to the Buc Days Festival Grounds for judging. It’s a fun, hands-on way for students to build responsibility, learn horticulture skills, and take pride in the healthy plants they’ve grown.

Livestock Quiz Bowl Competition
2026-05-09 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
The Buc Days Livestock Quiz Bowl brings Texas students together for a fast-paced, buzzer-style competition that tests their knowledge of animal science and livestock management. Teams square off in head-to-head rounds with toss-up and bonus questions that reward quick thinking and strong agricultural skills. It’s a fun, engaging event that builds teamwork, leadership, and ag literacy.

FIRST© Lego League Challenge
2026-05-09 08:30 - 18:00 | Henry Garrett Ballroom, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
– Presented by Valero –
Get ready to dig into innovation with the FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge! Students ages 9–16 will design, build, and program LEGO® robots to tackle exciting missions while developing real-world STEM, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It’s a fun, high-energy robotics experience that sparks creativity, curiosity, and a love for engineering—one robot at a time!

FIRST® Tech Challenge
2026-05-09 08:30 - 20:00 | Henry Garrett Ballroom, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
– Presented by CITGO-
Get ready for a high-energy tech showdown at the FIRST® Tech Challenge Buc Days Robotics Rodeo 2026! Students in grades 7–12 will put their robotics and engineering skills to the test in an exciting, competitive event featuring cutting-edge challenges, teamwork, and prize money awarded for top teams. Don’t miss this action-packed STEM experience where innovation meets pirate-themed Buc Days fun!

TM Kardio Kids and TM Middle School Dance Team
2026-05-09 12:00 - 12:30 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
This performance will be at the Community Stage during their scheduled time listed below.

BBQ on the Bay Coastal Bend Showcase
2026-05-09 12:00 - 15:00 | TX
Get ready for the ultimate BBQ experience at the Buc Days BBQ on the Bay Coastal Bend Showcase! On the Buc Days Grounds enjoy live music and the atmosphere of the Watergarden while enjoying samples from some of the best BBQ the Coastal Bend has to offer.

Red Dragon Pirates
2026-05-09 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-05-09 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-09 17:30 - 18:00 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
This performance will be at the Community Stage during their scheduled times listed below.

Michael Anthony Perez
2026-05-09 12:30 - 14:00 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
This artist will perform at the Beer & Wine Garden during their scheduled time listed below.

The Jon Car Band
2026-05-09 12:45 - 14:15 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

Racing Pigs - May 9th
2026-05-09 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-09 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-09 17:00 - 17:30 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
This race is scheduled during the times listed below.

Pacific Islanders
2026-05-09 13:00 - 13:30 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

Yeager Elementary Dance Team
2026-05-09 13:30 - 14:30 | TX

Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico
2026-05-09 14:30 - 15:00 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

David Martinez
2026-05-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
This artist will perform at the Beer & Wine Garden during their scheduled times listed below.

BBQ on the Bay Coastal bend Showcase People's Choice Award
2026-05-09 15:15 - 15:30 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
The winner of the People’s Choice Award for the BBQ on the Bay Coastal bend Showcase will be presented their award at this time.

The ChillBillies
2026-05-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

Eagles Dance Team- Dr. ML Garza Gonzalez Charter School
2026-05-09 16:00 - 16:30 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

Alcorta's Folklorico
2026-05-09 16:30 - 17:00 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

Cooper Green
2026-05-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

BBQ Cook Off Awards
2026-05-09 17:00 - 17:30 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
The winners of the BBQ Cook Off will be presented their awards at this time.

West Oso JR High Dazzlettes
2026-05-09 18:00 - 18:30 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
