Bayfest (Corpus Christi)

infobox festival
festival_name= Bayfest



caption=
location= Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.A.
years_active= 1976 - present
dates= Late September
genre= Music
website= http://www.bayfesttexas.com/

Bayfest is a 3 day music festival in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is in it's 32nd consecutive running year.

History

In 1976 the Arts Council of Corpus Christi and the Junior League of Corpus Christi co-sponsored the first Bayfest. The festival has been held every year since and will celebrate its 32nd event in 2008. Bayfest continues to celebrate the unique cultural and ethnic diversity of our region by composing a colorful explosion of music, art, entertainment and fun.

80% of funds that are raised are returned to these groups to continue and expand their activities with the remaining 20% to help stage the festival for the following year.

Bayfest works with over 5,000 community volunteers who give their time and efforts to assure its success each year and Bayfest, Inc. is a non-profit organization.

Bayfest Facts

*Bayfest 2007 raised over $175,000 for 34 local non-profit organizations.
*Over 32 years bayfest has raised over $11.5 million for non-profits.
*Bayfest is one of the few festivals left in the country that is run by volunteers and profits benefit local charities
*Attracts over 110,000 festival goers each year.

External links

* [http://www.bayfesttexas.com BayfestTexas.com]
* [http://www.cctexas.com/?fuseaction=main.view&page=1198 City of Corpus Christi Recreation]