April 2010 - Buc Days

Buc Days 2010 

By Tricia Perrone

Since 1938, the Buccaneer Commission, a non-profit organization has annually staged the Buc Days festival in Corpus Christi, Texas in support of bringing entertaining, educational and cultural events to the Coastal Bend. Beginning in 1996, the proceeds from Buc Days have benefited the Buccaneer Commission Scholarship fund, which awards college scholarships annually to the area youth.

Held on the Corpus Christi bay front, this culturally diverse event grabs the attention of 51% of Corpus Christi, over 258,000 people. This springtime event, April 22 through May 2, 2010, has something for everyone, including the Buc Days Miller Lite PRCA Rodeo presented by the Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers; the Buc Days Stripes Carnival; the Buc Days Coors Lite BBQ Challenge presented by HEB; and the Buc Days Illuminated Night Parade presented by Daisy Charters & Shuttles.  The Buc Days Illuminated Night Parade is our largest event drawing the attention of over 160,000 people who line the streets each year awaiting the Buc Days Pirate Queens and the local area marching bands.  Plus, enjoy the return of Pro Rodeo, Folklorico and the many new events coming to Buc Days such as the Texas Parks & Wildlife “Life’s Better Outside® Experience”

TEXAS PARKS &  WILDLIFE - LIFE’S BETTER OUTSIDE® EXPERIENCE
SUPPORTED BY THE CALLER TIMES AND CPL RETAIL ENERGY A DIRECT ENERGY COMPANY

Saturday April 24 & Sunday April 25

New to Buc Days!  We welcome you to experience the outdoors while attending Buc Days 2010.  Try activities like fishing, camping and climbing with gear and guidance.  This interactive experience is for all ages, especially young children.


BUC DAYS LA COMPETENCIA FOLKLORICO Y MARIACHI DEL MAR
Friday April 23, 2010 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 8:00am – 9:00 pm
Selena Auditorium, www.ticketmaster.com

The Buc Days Folklorico Competition returns to Corpus Christi's Selena Auditorium with the addition of a Mariachi competition! Come see over 500 beautifully costumed dance students from around the nation compete for scholarship money in front of professional dance judges.

Tickets start at just $10 ($5 for children under 12) and are now On Sale at Ticketmaster.com

BUC DAYS MILLER LITE PRCA RODEO
PRESENTED BY COASTAL BEND CHEVY DEALERS


Thursday April 22 – Saturday April 24, 2010 Performances at 7:30pm
Sunday April 26, 2010 Performance at 2:00pm
American Bank Center Arena, www.ticketmaster.com

Don’t miss seeing the best rodeo contestants in the country.  The 2009 event attracted 79 contestants that are currently ranked in the top 20 in the World in their event!  And our crowds saw 18 current or former World Champions compete!

Tickets start at just $10 and are good for entrance to the Buc Days festival the same day as the rodeo performance.  So come early, stay late and enjoy all the fun!  Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com

The South Texas Trail Riders will launch Rodeo with a weekend ride from the Robstown Fairgrounds to Heritage Park the weekend of April 17th.  Slack begins on Tuesday, April 20 at 8:00a.m. and is free to the public.

A Special Military Night at the Rodeo will be celebrated Thursday, April 22.

ENJOY LOWER TICKET PRICES FOR 2010!

Opening Night – Thursday April 22 – DOLLAR NIGHT!
$1 Festival Gate for Everyone!  $1 Buc Days Stripes Carnival Rides! $1 Parking
FREE children under 36” tall; Does not include Power rides; Buc Days Parking lots only.

All other Buc Days Nights:  Friday April 23 – Sunday May 2
$3 adults
$2 Child over 36” tall and under 17 years old and Senior over 65 years old
FREE children under 36” tall

Festival gate tickets do not include access to Folklorico, Rodeo and/or Stadium Show.  Carnival rides and Festival food/beverage are not included in the Festival Gate Tickets. 
Get Your Advance Sale Buc Days Stripes Carnival ALL-YOU-CAN-RIDE Wristband vouchers are available at Stripes stores 4/5-4/21 for just $15! ($20 at the Festival)
FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION GO TO:

www.bucdays.com
www.ticketmaster.com

PARK & RIDE ON DAISY TO BUC DAYS

Buc Days announces there is no easier way to get to the Buc Days Festival Grounds!  Go First Class on Daisy Charters & Shuttles.  Three Free Shuttle Locations!  Take the free shuttle – a short hop to the festival!  

Look for the Buc Days/Daisy Charters & Shuttles branded Signs at the Coliseum, County Courthouse or at City Hall.  Board the bus and you’ll be dropped off near the Festival entrance. 
   

When you’re finished playing, hop back on for a return trip.  The shuttles begin at 4:30PM April 22nd , will run continuously and make their final return from the festival at 11PM Sunday, May 2nd.  Please check www.bucdays.com for detailed schedule.

Raising Money for Area Youth while having so much fun! That is what Buc Days is all about!

Photos by Buc Days