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Bayfest (Corpus Christi)

Coordinates: 27°48′31″N 97°23′39″W / 27.8085°N 97.3943°W / 27.8085; -97.3943
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Bayfest
GenreMusic
DatesLate September; three days
Location(s)Corpus Christi, Texas, US
Years active1976–2010

Bayfest was a three-day music festival in Corpus Christi, Texas held annually from 1976 to 2010.[1]

History

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In 1976, the Arts Council of Corpus Christi and the Junior League of Corpus Christi co-sponsored the first Bayfest. Bayfest celebrated the unique cultural and ethnic diversity of Corpus Christi through music, art, entertainment and rides.[2]

It was run by community volunteers and Bayfest, Inc. was a non-profit organisation. Low turnout and revenue 2010 brought it to an end.

References

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  1. ^ Ehrlich, Allison (September 18, 2019). "Bayfest was a Corpus Christi favorite for more than 30 years". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  2. ^ "THROWBACK: Corpus Christi's Bayfest". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. September 18, 2019. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
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27°48′31″N 97°23′39″W / 27.8085°N 97.3943°W / 27.8085; -97.3943