Buc Days, Corpus Christi’s legendary annual pirate festival, sails back into port from April 30 to May 10, 2026, for an epic 11-day extravaganza that draws more than 100,000 attendees to the Coastal Bend.  Packed with high-octane action including Rodeo Corpus Christi, heart-pounding carnival rides, superstar concerts like Switchfoot, dazzling illuminated parades, PBR bull riding finals, shopping galore, and the innovative Buc Days STEAM Expo, this beloved tradition celebrates community, fun, and buccaneer spirit like no other.  In an exciting new addition, Buc Days debuts the VEX IQ Invitational – a premier elementary (ages 11 and under) school robotics showdown for elite teams battling it out with cutting-edge bots, perfectly blending STEM innovation with the festival’s high-seas energy. Learn more about Buc Days.