Galveston Experience Podcast

Park Interpreter Lisa Reznicek talks about the many recreational, and lodging opportunities at the State Park and the Beach side closure starting in July 2019. For a list of daily events happening at the park, view the CALENDAR page at GalvestonExperience.com

There's always something to do on Galveston Island, but this weekend, there is SO much to choose from both indoors and outdoors, kayaking, vollyball, sand castles, bugfest, turtles, so many music and arts events, and Ghost Bus Tours 20% off - use the code SAVE20 at www.GalvestonExperience.com   And, if you're looking to do some beach treasure hunting you can even rent a metal detector at the Galveston Experience Company.  Listen for all the details here, and on the CALENDAR page at GalvestonExperience.com - see you on the Beach!

Jeeps invade Bolivar Peninsula and will be seen all around Galveston For the Go Topless weekend.  Get all the details on the Calendar page at www.GalvestonExperience.com - many outdoor event including the Family Beach Challenge at Stewart Beach, several lunar events, kayking, several events at the State Park and live music all over town all weekend.  And the GHOST BUS TOURS are up and running.  Hear details on this podcast as well as on the Galveston Experience Calendar.  

Billy "Blues" Hill of G-town surf talks about all the events coming up May 11th for the FREE La Izquirda Surf and Beer Festival.  Hear how it got its name, more details about the Ghost Bus Tours new to the Island, all the bands and a bit of history on G-Town Surf.  More details on the Calendar page of www.GalvestonExperience.com 

It's Adaptive Sports Weekend on the Island, hear all about it and find out more information about sports for individuals with disabilities at:

https://thechristinasullivanfoundation.org/events/

and also www.STARskaters.org - a charity supported by the Galveston Experience company to teach kids and young adults with disabilities how to ice skate, and STARskaters also provides a Sled Hockey program for amputees, disabled military and anyone who is unable to play standup hockey due to a disability.

If you're into architecture, this is also historic homes weekend in Galveston - click this link for more information:

http://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-historic-homes-tour/galveston-historic-homes-tour-3

These and many more activities on episode #30 of the Galveston Experience Podcast for the weekend of May 3rd, 2019

Crawfish and Cajun music lovers will be out in full force at 90'th and Stewart Friday night and 11am-11pm Saturday for the Cajun Throwdown.  It's also Wine Festival on the Strand, several events with Kayak Boat, at the State Park and a great Monty Python Lovers event at the 1894 Opera House, and big new for GHOST lovers....the Ghost Bus Tours will start May 3rd - sign up online at www.GalvestonExperience.com - get on the Ghost Bus, and stop by the Galveston Visitor Experience Center at 15th and Seawall for a FREE photo of YOU and our resident GHOST!

This weekend we say THANK YOU to the First Responders with a Chili Cookoff at Tin Cup Driving Range at 90'th and Stewart Road from Noon-6pm. In this episode we also talk about the Full Moon Labyrinth Walk, several events at the State Park, and the Galveston Island Market downtown at 10am-4pm.  Details on all these and more events on the Calendar page at www.GalvestonExperience.com - and stop by our offices at 15th and Seawall for your Free Ghost Photo and Relax-Recharge-Refresh while you learn about Island events and activities. 

The Galveston Experience Podcast interviewed Daniel "Tiny" Guidry about a MAJOR Crawfish event coming up April 26-27th at Tin Cup Caddyshack.  More about the event;

Bon Temps Rouler Cajun Throwdown LLC is an event owned  and operated by Daniel “Tiny” Guidry, a BOI with deep Louisiana roots.  He wants to bring a Louisiana experience like no other to the island he  so dearly loves! He is not only tied to Louisiana, but deeply rooted  within the Galveston County community as well. He loves giving back to  the kids and those in need. He has been a part of past events, both  large and small. He has helped a lot of people, from hurricane  devastation to small fundraisers for great causes. Tiny loves his Cajun  roots, but he loves Galveston County too! 

Their goal for this event is to help boost the Galveston  economy, give back to the local community, and be an awesome place  where families and friends can gather. Once a year it will be an  exciting weekend with a Crawfish Cook-off, Cajun Cuisine, awesome  Louisiana Cajun Music, and a great family atmosphere. When spring time  comes, everyone will know that it’s time for The Bon Temps Rouler Cajun  Throwdown Weekend!

btrcajunthrowdown.com

It's Feather Fest on the Island through Sunday.  For a complete list of activities, check out the CALENDAR page at www.GalvestonExperience.com.   Saturday morning a National Crime Victims 5K Run/Walk on the Seawall, several activities at the State Park, Artist Boat, and Sea Star Base as well as Family Day at Ocean Star - FREE admission for under 18 with chaperone.  And, look for the new Galveston Ghost Bus on the Seawall!  Ghost Bus Tours will begin soon! 

Galveston Island Park Interpreter Lisa Reznicek talks about the many recreational and lodging opportunities for April on the Galveston Island State Park.  A reminder that the beach side will close in July, so get out early and enjoy the park!  For daily event updates, check the Calendar page at www.GalvestonExperience.com or stop in and visit the Galveston Experience Company at 15th and Seawall to RELAX with free wi-fi, RECHARGE with free device charging and REFRESH with $1 water and snacks.  The Galveston Experience Podcast is produced by RadioGalveston.com