Scholarship & Family Night presented by Valero
2026-05-06 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilliard Center Arena, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
Bring the whole family for a night full of celebration, excitement, and Buc Days spirit! Celebrate bright futures as we honor our incredible Buc Days scholars and introduce this year’s recipients, then feel the rush of Rodeo Corpus Christi with all your favorites — saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’, and more! When the dust settles after the rodeo, the fun keeps going with a live performance by SWITCHFOOT right inside the Hilliard Center Arena.

Red Dragon Pirates
2026-05-06 19:00 - 19:30, 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.

Racing Pigs - May 6th
2026-05-06 19:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-06 20:30 - 21:00 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
This race is scheduled during the times listed below.

The East & The Crow
2026-05-06 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 times listed below.

Michael Burtts
2026-05-06 21:30 - 23:30, 2026-05-07 22:00 - 23:59
This artist will be performing at the Last Call Dancehall during the scheduled times listed below.

Buc Days Food Show
2026-05-07 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
The Buc Days Food Show lets students showcase their culinary skills while honing presentation and interview abilities. This competition builds on the 4-H Food & Nutrition Project, where youth learn to prepare healthy meals and adopt habits that support lifelong wellness.

Javelina Mariachi / Ballet Folklorico
2026-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Buc Days Festival Grounds, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
This band will be performing at the Last Call Dancehall during the scheduled time listed below.

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 | Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd,, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States

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

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.

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 | 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.
