PALM FEST 2022
Join us May 13th-May 14th at Robert's Point Park in Port Aransas on the ship channel for PalmFest, a live music tribute band extravaganza and the Second Annual Southern Coast Open Texas BBQ Masters Throw-Down! We're bringing big events back to everyone's favorite stretch of Texas sand, giving back, and creating traditions.
BBQ + Music + The Coast
TEAMS
Team registration is now LIVE!
Join the biggest and brightest BBQ teams in the competitive circuit as they THROW DOWN for the title of Southern Coast Open Grand Champ.
EVENT
Get your PalmFest Pass!
Join us for two days of live music, Texas BBQ, kids activities, rides and games, and lots of extras for VIP Access all on the ship channel!
MUSIC
The PalmFest line-up is stacking up!
We're ready rock all weekend long, to your favorite bands in tribute, bands on the brink on mainstream break-out, outlaw country and more.
TRIBUTE BAND EXPERIENCE SPOTLIGHTS
THE GUNS N' ROSES EXPERIENCE
The total Guns N' Roses rock experience: long hair, leather pants, top hats, and Les Pauls! These guys are incredible, having played at the Roxy in Hollywood and everywhere in between. Guns 4 Roses will rock all the hits, taking you back to classic Appetite for Destruction lineup.
DENNY HERRIN'S OUTLAW COUNTRY ACT
Denny Herrin has a dedicated following in Texas built on his commanding voice and prolific songwriting. Joining us in tribute with his Outlaw Country Experience featuring favorites by Merle, Johnny, Waylon, Conway, Willie and every favorite Outlaw in between.
AEROSMITH IN TRIBUTE
Walk This Way puts on an authentic Aerosmith experience of the original Bad Boys from Boston. Performing a wide variety of Aerosmith hits spanning four decades including Dream On, Walk this Way, Sweet Emotion, and all of the Top 40's hits you know and love.
The Inaugural Champs
Our first Southern Coast Open Texas BBQ Masters Throw-Down sparked a tradition in the making. The Reese Bros. were the inaugural Grand Champs, and they haven't stopped building on their success. With a restaurant in downtown San Antonio, and perpetually sold-out pop-up venues, we can't wait to welcome them back as vendor, and competitors once again for PalmFest 2022. Read more about their restaurant endeavors and follow for updates on their success!
PARTNER WITH A PURPOSE
We're not just about BBQ and a really good time. We're giving back, in big ways! Become a partner with us in supporting our amazing community in scholarships and mission-driven causes, and grow your brand awareness and company presence in the fastest growing economy on the Texas Coast.
ABOUT US
Southern Coast Open was dreamed up by the team at The Palm Republic in 2021 with the goal of bringing big events back to Port Aransas. We organized with some of the best in the competitive BBQ circuit to pull together an event that launched a tradition to be enjoyed on the Texas Coast for generations.