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Updated: Jan 4, 2023

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Experience the best 4th of July Celebrations around.

Looking for a place to spend the 4th of July?

Tired of the same old destinations for your summer vacation? Rockport Texas is just a few hours away from all the major Texas cities and offers an array of activities to keep you busy. In town, take a tour of our historic downtown area or visit one of the many art galleries in this quaint seaside village. Visit the Texas Maritime Museum and enjoy exhibits on local history including coastal pirates, ranching life, fishing culture, and more! Rockport also hosts the famous Rockport Art Festival. If you’re looking for something that gets your adrenaline pumping then head down to Rockport Beach where there are plenty of things to do like sunbathing, volleyball, jet skiing, and swimming. The beach is home to some great birdwatching spots and is known as one of the cleanest and best beaches in the nation. 

Rockport Fulton is the perfect destination this year. It has everything you could want in a small town on the Gulf Coast, including world-class beaches and fireworks displays. And it doesn’t stop there: Rockport hosts one of the best art festivals in America’s heartland as well!


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This is definitely where you should be this 4th of July. Not only does it host a top-notch beach, but also one of the best fireworks shows around.


Come see what all we have to offer at Rockport Fulton this Fourth of July! We’re sure that once you visit our city, you’ll never want to leave again – so make your plans now and come celebrate with us! You won’t regret it!

Here is what you can expect

Annual 4th of July Boat Parade

The day usually starts up with many decorated boats gathering in little bay usually around the old Key Allego Marina area and make it a point to go around the Little Bay ski Basin for everyone to see. Every year the number of boats has grown. The parade is led by the Commodore and avid boat enthusiast of the Rockport Yacht Club


Rockport Texas

The Rockport Art Festival

Also going on during the weekend festivities is the famous Rockport Art Festival. The Art Festival is hosted by the Rockport Center for the Arts and has been going on for over 50 years. Rockport has always been known as a well-known art community and the Festival brings some of the top artists in the nation to display their masterpieces at the festival.  They always have some great food and live music at the event as well as a huge air-conditioned tent to relax and enjoy your visit. 

Rockport Art Fest 2021

Rockport Art Festival

Secure yourself a spot at Rockport Beach Park

From there you can grab your beach gear and head on over to the world-renowned Rockport Beach Park. The Beach is one of the best and cleanest beaches in the nation and is a “Blue Wave” certified beach. It’s great for children and adults alike. There are nice concrete cabanas with BBQ pits throughout the beach area as well as on the Little Bayside. If you want a good spot you may want to get there as early as possible. The crowds that weekend get huge and the coveted spots fill up quickly! Don’t worry though there is plenty of room if you just bring your lawn chair.   

Rockport Beach Park

Wendell Family Fireworks Display

So after you’ve enjoyed the Boat Parade, experienced the world-class Rockport Art Festival, and enjoyed the fun and action at the Rockport Beach Park you’re now ready to experience one of the greatest firework displays in the coastal bend area. The Wendell Family Fireworks has been putting on the show for over 50 years and is one of the best times to be in Rockport. Fireworks usually start around 9 pm and can be seen for miles away. Crowds watch the show from their boats in Little bay, from Rockport Beach, or along Little Bay’s pristine shoreline. If you’ve never experienced it you’ve been missing out. Those who have been here kept coming back every year for its grandeur.  

Rockport Texas 4th of July Fireworks

Watch the Grand Finale

Here is a video we made showing and highlighting the activities around Rockport during the day. Hope you enjoy it and plan to come out. If you would like to plan a trip click on the link on the side that says local accommodations. There you will find a comprehensive list of places to stay. Come visit we promise you won’t be disappointed. 



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Thank you for visiting our site we really appreciate your support and encouragement. We hope everyone can make it out on the 4th of July this year. We expect a great crowd, great local events, and a great show as always.

Who we are

The RockportFulton.com website is a comprehensive guide to the towns of Rockport and Fulton, Texas. The website provides a wealth of information about the local area, including events, activities, and attractions.



Arial View of the Rockport Texas Waterfront
Rockport Texas USA


Visitors to the website can find information about local festivals, markets, and events, as well as details about local businesses, restaurants, and accommodations. The website also features a calendar of events, so visitors can easily plan their trip and make the most of their time in Rockport and Fulton.


In addition to providing information about the local area.


RockportFulton.com is also a great resource for those who are interested in the history and culture of Rockport and Fulton. The website includes articles and photos that highlight the rich history of the towns and their unique character.


Overall, the RockportFulton.com website is an excellent resource for anyone planning a trip to Rockport and Fulton, or for those who simply want to learn more about these charming coastal towns.



The Town of Fulton Texas at sunset
The Town of Fulton Texas

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Updated: Jan 4, 2023

The “Big Tree”, Is located in Aransas County on the Lamar Peninsula near the town of Rockport, Texas. It is considered one of the most famous live oaks in the world after being named “Texas State Champion Virginia Live Oak” (Quercus virginianus) in 1969. The “Big Tree” is still thought to be one of the largest live oak specimens in the United States.


The Big Tree in Lamar, Texas is a beloved local landmark and a must-see destination for visitors to the area. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the history, description, and cultural significance of the Big Tree.


The Big Tree is a beloved local landmark and a symbol of the community's history and culture.


Despite the widespread, historically significant devastation of the surrounding region, the “Big Tree” was relatively unscathed by Hurricane Harvey, a category 4 hurricane that hit Rockport Texas on August 25, 2017



Visiting the “Big Tree” today is easy with available roadside parking. The base of the tree is cordoned off to dissuade climbers, but visitors are nonetheless able to stand below the crown to appreciate the tree’s massive size.


The Big Tree is an impressive sight, with a massive trunk and a canopy that spans over 100 feet. The tree is located in a small park in Lamar, surrounded by a grassy lawn and a wooden fence. Visitors can walk around the tree and marvel at its size, or rest on one of the benches located nearby.


If you would like to visit the big tree here is a map of how to get there:




Map to get to the Big Tree

According to climatologists, the “Big Tree” has survived between forty and fifty major hurricanes, including the most recent, Harvey, and numerous floods, droughts, and wildfires.

The Texas Forest Service estimates the tree to be over 1,000 years old, while other recent estimates place it nearer to 2,000 years old. Also known as Bishop Oak and Lamar Oak, the “Big Tree” is a charter member (#16) of the Live Oak Society and has been the subject of one of Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” cartoons. The “Big Tree” is possibly the oldest extant live oak in the world. It possesses a circumference of over 35 feet and is more than 45 feet tall, while the crown’s spread is 90 feet.



“Record” or “champion” trees are determined by a cumulative measure of their girth, their spread, and their height, however, the near-continuous Gulf breeze limits the height of the “Big Tree”; therefore, there exist many other live oak specimens that are actually taller, but once girth is factored in, that measure makes the “Big Tree” the second-largest live oak in Texas.

The “Big Tree” statistics:

  1. Trunk circumference: 35 feet 1.75 inches or 10.71 meters

  2. Average trunk diameter: 11 feet 2.25 inches or 3.41 meters

  3. Crown spread: 89 feet or 27.1 meters

  4. Height: 44 feet or 13.4 meters

  5. Age: Exact age is unknown – but it is centuries old.



Here is what some of its many visitors have had to say about it:




Google review of The Big Tree by John T. Ferguson ★★★★★ “This is the one of the biggest trees in texas. So it’s really big. it’s really nice to look at. There are whooping cranes around in the area if you’re interested in that. The only thing that I would ding them on is there’s no restroom.”

Google review of The Big Tree by Shirley Roberg ★★★★★ “This was an amazing must see! Pictures and words alone won’t do the trick”


Who we are

The RockportFulton.com website is a comprehensive guide to the towns of Rockport and Fulton, Texas. The website provides a wealth of information about the local area, including events, activities, and attractions.



Arial View of the Rockport Texas Waterfront
Rockport Texas USA


Visitors to the website can find information about local festivals, markets, and events, as well as details about local businesses, restaurants, and accommodations. The website also features a calendar of events, so visitors can easily plan their trip and make the most of their time in Rockport and Fulton.


In addition to providing information about the local area.


RockportFulton.com is also a great resource for those who are interested in the history and culture of Rockport and Fulton. The website includes articles and photos that highlight the rich history of the towns and their unique character.


Overall, the RockportFulton.com website is an excellent resource for anyone planning a trip to Rockport and Fulton, or for those who simply want to learn more about these charming coastal towns.



The Town of Fulton Texas at sunset
The Town of Fulton Texas

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We are RockportFulton.com your personal guide to everything in the beautiful Aransas County of Texas and we have a lot for you! Be sure to visit our Home Page, where there will be lots more information available on all things local including events going on now or coming soon that might pique your interest as well as fun facts about this area’s rich history, and things to explore.



 
 
 

Updated: Apr 26, 2023

Estelle Stair Gallery Downtown Rockport Texas
Estelle Stair Gallery Downtown Rockport Texas

The Estelle Stair Gallery is located in the heart of downtown Rockport, Texas just a short walk from the city's main shopping and Rockport Cultural Arts District. The gallery's showroom is a beautiful, light-filled space that showcases a wide variety of custom artwork. The showroom is open to the public, and visitors are welcome to browse and admire the gallery's creations at their leisure.


The building was originally built in 1866 and was originally two stories. History records show the building had to be rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1895. It is considered one of the oldest and most recognized structures along Austin Street in the downtown Rockport Texas area. it is located at 406 South Austin Street, Rockport Texas.


Here are the directions to the Gallery




Standing proudly in Rockport, Texas since the late 19th century is Brunner’s Mercantile building. Native Dane Simon Sorenson purchased the building in 1886 and it was rebuilt after a fire in 1895. For years, Brunner's served as an important location for Rockport's citizens to receive on-the-minute weather reports as Sorenson would telegraph updates to their shop and post them in their display windows. To this day, Rockport’s citizens remember with fondness those days when alert flags were raised around town according to Sorenson's assessments of impending storms and hurricanes such as Hurricane Celia which damaged the store in 1970. Till 1978, the Estelle Stair Gallery and Rockport Art Association moved into this historic building; under Stair's enthusiastic patronage, Rockport Art flourished as she nurtured the growing arts and culture scene. The load-bearing masonry building features a unique five-bay brickwork façade with arches, pilasters capped along a stepped parapet which adds even further historic charm to this downtown Rockport treasure. The Coastal Mercantile is now in the building. The store features the best that downtown Rockport has to offer.


Take a good look at Downtown Rockport from our Virtual Tour

Here is their Phone Number and hours of operation:

Phone Number: +13614631059


Hours of operation:

  • Thursday 11 AM–4 PM

  • Friday 11 AM–4 PM

  • Saturday 11 AM–4 PM

  • Sunday Closed

  • Monday Closed

  • Tuesday Closed

  • Wednesday Closed


The building has a historical marker that reads:

Simon Sorenson, a native of Denmark, bought Brunner's Mercantile at this site in 1886. The building was originally two stories, rebuilt after an 1895 fire. The Sorensons received weather reports by telegraph, posted updates in the display windows, and raised warning flags as necessary. Hurricane Celia damaged the building and stock in 1970. In 1978 the Estelle Stair Gallery and the Rockport Art Association were housed here. Stair nurtured the growing art community. The load-bearing masonry building features a distinctive five-bay brick façade, with brick entry arches and pilasters capped along the stepped parapet. (2008)


Who we are

The RockportFulton.com website is a comprehensive guide to the towns of Rockport and Fulton, Texas. The website provides a wealth of information about the local area, including events, activities, and attractions.



Arial View of the Rockport Texas Waterfront
Rockport Texas USA


Visitors to the website can find information about local festivals, markets, and events, as well as details about local businesses, restaurants, and accommodations. The website also features a calendar of events, so visitors can easily plan their trip and make the most of their time in Rockport and Fulton.


In addition to providing information about the local area.


RockportFulton.com is also a great resource for those who are interested in the history and culture of Rockport and Fulton. The website includes articles and photos that highlight the rich history of the towns and their unique character.


Overall, the RockportFulton.com website is an excellent resource for anyone planning a trip to Rockport and Fulton, or for those who simply want to learn more about these charming coastal towns.



The Town of Fulton Texas at sunset
The Town of Fulton Texas

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