Racing Pigs - May 7th
2026-05-07 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-07 18:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-07 19:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 20:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
This race is scheduled during the times listed below.

Red Dragon Pirates
2026-05-07 18:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-08 19:00 - 19:30 | 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 times listed below.

Philip Dean
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

The Stephanie Abriana Band
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 times listed below.

Food Show Award Ceremony
2026-05-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
The Buc Days Food Show Award Ceremony will be held at the Community Stage at the time listed below. (Schedule subject to change.)

Dia de Vaquero presented by Laredo Taco Company
2026-05-07 19:00 | Hilliard Center Arena, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
Saddle up for a night of rodeo excitement and festive fun! Experience all your favorites at Rodeo Corpus Christi — saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’, and more — and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Día de Vaquero. When the dust settles after the rodeo, stick around for a live performance from David Lee Garza Reunion with Jay Perez & The Emilio Navaira Tribute ft. Diego & Emilio Navaira right inside the Hilliard Center Arena.

El Grupo Sensacion
2026-05-07 20:00 - 21:30 | 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
2026-05-07 22:00 - 23:59, 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 Food Challenge
2026-05-08 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
During the Buc Days Food Challenge teams create a dish using a set of predetermined ingredients, then prepare it and present their creation to the judges. This contest builds on the 4-H Food & Nutrition Project, teaching youth to make nutritious, safe meals while developing presentation and teamwork skills.

The Veterans Funky Rock Jazz Tejano Band
2026-05-08 16:30 - 17:45 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

Premier Martial Arts Demo Team
2026-05-08 17:00 - 17:30 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

Racing Pigs - May 8th
2026-05-08 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-08 18:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-08 19:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-08 20:30 - 21:00 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

Food Challenge Award Ceremony
2026-05-08 18:00 - 18:30 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
The Buc Days Food Challenge Award Ceremony will be held at the Community Stage at the time listed below. (Schedule subject to change.)

The Groove 2.0
2026-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

Military and First Responder Night presented by NEC Co-Op Energy
2026-05-08 19:00 | Hilliard Center Arena, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
Join us for a night honoring the heroes who keep our communities safe! Rodeo Corpus Christi comes alive with all your favorites — saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’, and more — as we celebrate our military members, veterans, and first responders. When the dust settles after the rodeo, enjoy a live performance from Midland, inside the Hilliard Center Arena.

Staudt Brothers
2026-05-08 20:00 - 21:30 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

The SteelWater Band
2026-05-08 22:00 - 23:30 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

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.
