South Padre International Music Festival facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South Padre International Music Festival |
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| Genre | country, funk, reggae, rock, indie, Latin rock, ska, bluegrass, Americana, hip hop and jazz |
| Dates | 2008: October 31-November 2 |
| Location(s) | South Padre Island, Texas, United States |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | www.spimusicfest.com |
The South Padre International Music Festival (also known as SPI Music Fest) is a fun 3-day music festival held every year on South Padre Island, Texas. This exciting event brings together artists from all over the world and the country. They play many different kinds of music, like country, funk, reggae, rock, indie, Latin rock, ska, and jazz.
The first SPI Music Fest happened in 2007, and nearly 10,000 people came to enjoy the music that weekend! The festival is put on by a company called GamePlan Marketing & Events, which is based in Austin, Texas. The festival takes place in a beautiful tropical setting, with warm temperatures usually in the high 70s during late October and early November.
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Discovering the Festival's History
The South Padre Convention and Visitors Bureau wanted to bring more visitors to the island during the quieter fall months. So, they decided to host a music festival. They asked different companies to present their ideas, and GamePlan Marketing & Events was chosen to create the event.
The main goal was to make South Padre Island a cool place for music and attract tourists from all over the world. At first, there were ideas to hold concerts on the sand flats near the South Padre Island Convention Centre. However, the festival organizers and the Visitors Bureau decided it would be better to have the concerts closer to local businesses. This way, the festival could help the local economy by bringing more customers to shops and restaurants.
The very first SPI Music Fest took place from November 2 to 4, 2007. The festival was so popular that it returned the next year, from October 31 to November 2, 2008.
Who Played at the 2008 Festival?
The 2008 SPI Music Fest featured many amazing artists. Here are some of the bands and musicians who performed:
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You can always check the official website at www.spimusicfest.com for the most updated list of performers!
Who Played at the 2007 Festival?
The first South Padre International Music Festival in 2007 was a huge success, with more than 60 bands playing across 14 different venues! Here are some of the musical acts that performed:
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Weather at the Festival
The weather on South Padre Island during the last week of October and the first week of November is usually very pleasant. The average high temperature is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low temperature is about 66 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes for a comfortable and enjoyable festival experience!
Images for kids
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A beautiful sunset over South Padre Island
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The sandy beach of South Padre Island
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One of the smaller music stages right on the beach
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A lovely day in November during the SPI Music Fest
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People showing off their SPI Music Fest stickers on July 4, 2008
