Taste of Corpus Christi:
Staged each year by the Coastal Bend Restaurant Association, the "Taste" invites all to come out and sample the many different types of cuisine to be found in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend. Tasters can sample taste-size offerings from more than 50 restaurants at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center. Proceeds go to Food For Thought scholarship fund.
La Posada de Kingsville:
A multi-weekend festival begins with the King Ranch's annual Ranch Hand Breakfast. Other events include musical dramas, street dances and live music. The Parade of Lights wraps up the celebration on Dec. 7.
Vattman Thanksgiving Feast:
What started out as a social gathering more than 80 years ago has evolved into a gigantic Thanksgiving feast staged by the Vattman community, south of Kingsville. The celebration serves as a fund-raiser for members of Our Lady of Consolation Church. Parish members feed an estimated 2,000 people each year.
Christmas Tree Forest:
More than 50 trees are decorated by various Corpus Christi organizations, artists and schools each year at the Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. Trees are decorated according to a theme, such as 1996's "Heavenly Harmony Christmas."
Winter Texan Fish Fry:
Held annually the first week in December at the Paws and Taws Building on Fulton Beach Road in Fulton. Sponsored by the City of Fulton and the Fulton Fire Department, which cook up a fish feast to show appreciation of winter Texans. Entertainment and door prizes.
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