ABOUT BAYFEST
31st Annual Celebration
Bayfest History
In 1976, as a Bicentennial gift to the City, the Arts Council
of Corpus Christi and the Junior League of Corpus Christi
co-sponsored the first Bayfest. The festival has been held
every year since and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2006!
Bayfest continues to celebrate the unique cultural and ethnic
diversity of our region by composing a colorful explosion
of music, art, entertainment and fun.
The food, drinks and game booths are operated by non-profit
organizations. 80% of the funds raised are returned to these
groups to continue and expand their activities with the remaining
20% to help stage the festival for the following year. Bayfest,
Inc. is a non-profit organization.
Bayfest works with over 5,000 community volunteers who give
their time and efforts to assure its success each year.
Bayfest Facts
- Bayfest 2005 raised over $250,000 for 30 local non-profit
organizations.
- In its 29 year history, over $11 million has been raised
at Bayfest for non-profits.
- One of the few festivals left in the country that is
run by volunteers and profits benefit local charities.
- Attracts over 125,000 festival goers each year.
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