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Galveston Island Shrimp Festival

August 1, 2018

The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is back again for another exciting week-end of Shrimp, Shrimp, and more Shrimp! This annual event is clearly a shrimp lovers dream. If you like shrimp, then September 28-29, 2018 needs to be circled on your calendar. Those are the dates for the 2018 Galveston Island Shrimp Festival. Yaga’s Entertainment Inc. is the event sponsor for this years Galveston Island Shrimp Festival.

Saengerfest Park in downtown Galveston will once again be Venue Central Headquarters. Foodies, Seafood & Shrimp Lovers and just plain fun lovers will enjoy this Shrimp Extravaganza. You will be able to sample and eat Shrimp made to perfection with hundreds of different recipes to be sure. Shrimp Gumbo will most certainly be available the entire event. That in itself is wonderful. There are very few people that don’t enjoy and appreciate a big bowl of Shrimp Gumbo.

The 2018 Galveston Island Shrimp Festival intends to make your mouth water the entire week-end. Food of all types will be on display, as well as available to eat with lots of shrimp as the featured ingredient. Foods like Shrimp Gumbo, Shrimp Salad, and Boiled Shrimp are certainly going to be available everywhere you turn. Then there will be entrees such as Shrimp Zucchini Pasta, Blackened Shrimp, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, and Shrimp Cocktail Deviled Eggs. Lemon Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp Boil Spaghetti, Tuscan Butter Shrimp, and Garlic Shrimp Ramen also have a place at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival. If you can think of it or have always wanted to try a shrimp dish that is unusual, then this event is the event for you.

A Texas sized VIP dinner will be served Friday evening the 28th of September and tickets are available.This years Galveston Island Shrimp Festival has a 5K run scheduled for 9:00 am on Saturday the 29th of September. This run is for Fun Only with no serious competition. Costumes and Teams are encouraged to participate. Spectators are encourage to come out and cheer on the participants.

Included in the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is a parade with marching bands on Saturday the 28th of September. There will be event beads tossed like at Mardi Gras! Colorful floats will also make there way through the Strand area of downtown Galveston. Your little squirts of all ages will really enjoy this part of the week-end. Be sure to bring them and bring your camera too!

If you are coming from off the Island and need a very comfortable place to stay, Contact Marilyn for the Best Condos at the beach. They are pet friendly too! Get your entire family involved and they will all have a blast! Hope to see you there. I’ll be the one with a plate in front of myself at all times! Can’t quite get enough shrimp.

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Tags : Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Blackened Shrimp, Boiled Shrimp, Galveston Shrimp Festival, Galveston TX, Lemon Garlic Shrimp, Saengerfest Park, Shrimp Cocktail Deviled Eggs, Shrimp Gumbo, Shrimp Salad

Galveston’s Craft Beer Festival

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on

July 1, 2018

Galveston is once again the host city for “Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival”. The location will be Moody Gardens. The dates are Friday, August 31, 2018 – Sunday, September 2, 2018. This is the Gulf Coasts largest Beer Festival. If you enjoy an occasional cold beer then this event is certainly for you. You will be able to select from over 400 different and unique?craft brewed beers. Some of these new and exciting beers will be of interest to you and some will not. These 400 different craft beers will feature local, regional, national, & inter-national brewers. This huge selection will certainly guarantee something to satisfy every beer lover’s taste.

A craft beer festival like Brewmasters offers vendors and breweries of distinction an opportunity to expose their beer to a wide variety of beer lovers and beer tastes. Likewise we get to sample and drink beers that otherwise would not easily be available. Food is also available at the Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival so there is no reason to leave to get something to eat. It would be impossible to imagine that you or your friends will ever become hungry or thirsty while attending this enormous craft beer festival.

The Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival is an educational experience as well as a beer enjoyment and drinking event. All attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the very developers of the craft beers that you are enjoying. The learning portion will be throughout the entire three day craft beer festival.

Moody Gardens is the host venue and has ample parking so don’t worry if you are running late. You may want to consider spending the night or weekend since this is such a festive event. No one wants to drive if you have had one too many beers. It’s just not worth the trouble, time, or danger. Marilyn will be happy to assist you find over night accommodations. She owns condos of all sizes and you can see them on Galveston Tropical Condos. She also works with other condo owners on Galveston Island to make finding over night? arrangements easy! Call Marilyn today at 281.773.4210.

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Tags : Beer Festival, Brewmasters, Craft Beer, Festival, galveston, Galveston Tropical Condos, Marilyn Swanson

Galveston Summer Events

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on

June 1, 2018

2018 Galveston Summer Events are plentiful. Galveston has long been famous for sandy beaches and warm waters. It’s sunshine and gulf breezes attract millions of visitors each year. 2017 actually produced over 6 million Island visitors. Galveston expects and is prepared to welcome even more guests in 2018. Make your plans and join in on all the fun that Galveston has to offer. There really is something for everyone in this years Galveston Summer Events.

Sandcastle Building Lessons – are being offered at Stewart Beach near the Stewart Beach Pavilion. “Sandcastle Days” will take place each Saturday from June 2 thru August 18. An instructor will build a sandcastle from 8-11 am.? Afterwards, FREE Lessons will be given at 11? am, 1 pm, & 3 pm. Limited supplies will be available. All participants are encouraged to bring buckets and shovels. Oh Yeah, don’t forget your hat, sun glasses, sun screen, and water. You will want to stay most of the day for this family fun learning experience. Then go jump in the water a grab a bite to eat. This is one of the best Galveston Summer Events.

Bands on the Sand at Moody Gardens – will be providing your favorite music every Friday and Saturday Evening from June 8-9 thru August 10-11. Local and Regional Bands will entertain you from 6-10 pm each evening at Moody Gardens’ private Palm Beach. Galveston Summer Events like this is why folks love Galveston. For more information about Palm Beach and Bands on the Sand, please Call 800-582-4673.

Movie Nite on the Strand – continues to be a wildly popular FREE happening. Saengerfest Park hosts at 2300 Strand.?Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head to downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. Outdoor movies are shown the first Saturday of each month March thru October. All films begin at dusk. Come enjoy one of your favorite Galveston Summer Events with us!

Make your Summer plans early and schedule a comfortable place to stay as well. Galveston Tropical Condos can provide you with the finest and most comfortable Condos available anywhere in Galveston! Every Condo has a Gulf of Mexico view. They all a have a fully equipped kitchen as well!?Contact Marilyn and reserve your condo today!

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Tags : Condos, FREE Movies, Galveston Events, Galveston Summer, Galveston Tropical Condos, Marilyn Swanson, Moody Gardens, Sandcastles

Galveston Summer 2018

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on

May 1, 2018

Galveston Summer 2018 is projected to be one of the best in recent memory. Spring 2018 on Galveston Island has been without any major storms and the temperatures have been mild as well. Traditional Spring Freezing Canadian cold fronts did not reach Galveston this year so we have been and still remain calm and mild during Spring 2018. As each day brings us closer to the Memorial Day Week-End, Galveston prepares for the huge Holiday visitor population. Memorial Day Week-End is the traditional “Kick-Off” event to Galveston Summer 2018. Make plans early if you intend on staying over night. A sell out for accommodations will be a certainty. Come early and stay late. Don’t miss out on the fun. If you need a place to crash on Memorial Day Week-End?Call Marilyn at 281.773.4210. She can assist you in securing the best available accommodations.

The Beach and Gulf of Mexico is the obvious big attraction. Everything plays to it and revolves around it. Bring beach clothes. Everybody wears beach clothes almost everywhere. Sunscreen, don’t forget the sunscreen for you and the kids! If you need beach clothes and / or sunscreen after you arrive in Galveston, both are available at all the expected locations. Hats, sunglasses, and cover-ups are also going to be needed for your stay to be comfortable. Early season SUN tends to be stronger than most people realize. Therefore, beware of sunburns. Take care of your skin. Keep applying it to your children throughout the day. They really have no concept of the dangers of too much sun! If possible bring, rent, or buy a beach umbrella. Shad can be your best friend when having fun at the beach or on the water.

Fluids are important. Drink Plenty Of Water. I know many of you enjoy adult beverages when having fun but mixing alcohol and sun don’t mix well. However, if you do, . . . drink a bottle of water every now and then. You can thank me on Tuesday when you back at home or work!

One final thought. If you are going to fish anywhere . . BUY a Fishing License. They are required by State Law. Fishing without a fishing license will be an expensive mistake if you get caught and written up by a Game Warden.

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Tags : Alcohol, Beach, Beach Clothes, Fishing, Fishing License, galveston, Game Warden, Gulf of Mexico, Hats, Memorial Day, Summer 2018, Sunburn, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Umbrella, Water

Galveston Beaches Ready

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on

April 1, 2018

Galveston Beaches have welcomed a larger than normal attendance so far in 2018. The warm sunny days have enticed folks to come to Galveston Beaches in record numbers during March 2018. The water temperature is only 72 degrees, but lots of swimmers and surfers have taken on the challenge. Beach combers are plentiful and looking for shells and treasure as they walk the pristine shore line. You never know what may wash up on the beach. That excitement and sense of unknowing is what drives beach walkers and beach combers to get out to the beach and see what they can find! When is the last time you went to one of the Galveston Beaches looking for shells and other things of interest? Me too! I need to get out and enjoy nature and the sunshine and all that the Gulf of Mexico has to offer.

Galveston Beaches Attract Visitors;

Speckled Trout season is about to explode upon Galveston Island and the fishermen will be out trying to catch their daily limits. They all have their preferred method of fishing. They also usually have a favorite bait. Boats will be all over Galveston Bay and West Bay trying to find that spot that no one else has found yet. Each year this tradition continues. It’s like a ritual for the most avid fishermen. It is very exciting to feel a nice 3 pound trout on your line. Getting him onto your stringer is even more fun. And the taste is wonderful. Speckled Trout is truly a wonderful meal. Most trout fans never get tired of eating them. I know I don’t!

It’s very early in this years 2018 Galveston Beaches activities scene. Rest assured that the best is yet to come. Galveston offers up lots of things to do. Festivals, Food, Art, Boating, Fishing, and of course Galveston Beaches will attract over 6 million visitors to our Island in Paradise in 2018. This website has a huge amount of Information about Galveston, TX and what it has to offer. Read some of our Blogs for more details. We even can offer Beautiful Condos for which you can select. They all have Beach Views and are located on Seawall Blvd. Galveston Beaches will always be the number one attraction. However Galveston, TX has an extraordinary amount of interesting things to do.

Come for the day or come for a week. At any rate come and enjoy Galveston Beaches. If you need sleeping accommodations Contact Marilyn for the Best Condos in Galveston. Call her direct at 281.773.4210 and make your reservation today!

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Tags : Beach Combing, Beaches, Fishing, galveston, Speckled Trout, Sunbathing, Surfing, Swimming, Texas

Spring 2018 Events in Galveston

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on

March 1, 2018

Rarely does a week go by in Galveston, TX that something special, unusual, eventful, or just plain fun happen. Spring 2018 Events is no exception. One of the most iconic people in the world is coming to the 1894 Opera House.? Bird and Nature Lovers will be pleased with Featherfest 2018. A Music Festival is exploding on to the Galveston Scene. And don’t forget about the Annual Galveston Historical Foundation Homes Tour. And all of these classic, fun, and family friendly events are just the beginning for what is happening in Galveston with these Spring 2018 Events.

A Few Galveston Spring 2018 Events;

April 8, 2018 – Sophia Loren?comes to the 1894 Opera House in Galveston, for a Sunday afternoon of elegance, fun, and entertainment. Sophia is truly known in every corner of the world. She burst on to the scene in the 1950’s and quickly became an international sex symbol. Her appeal is undeniable and unwavering. For more information, contact The Grand?s Box Office at 2020 Post Office Street, by calling 409.765.1894, 800.821.1894, or online at?www.thegrand.com. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see one of the most famous people on Earth!

April 17-22, 2018 – Featherfest returns for another action packed weekend of nature loving events. The Island will be loaded with bird and nature lovers so be prepared for the crowds. Featherfest is so popular that it will be necessary to get your event tickets early because they almost always sell out! For more information contact the Featherfest event staff Here.

April 26-29, 2018 – Third Coast Music Festival jumps into action on this last week end in April with 40 Bands and 50 Shows. That’s right 40 Bands and 50 Shows. Venues all over town will be hosting this extraordinary music event. This is a NEW ISLAND FESTIVAL so come out and listen to some great music. It’s an entire week end of sounds you won’t easily forget. For details about this exciting new event and ticket information visit this website?http://www.thirdcoastmusicfestival.com/.

May 5, 2018 – Galveston Historical Foundation Homes Tour?features this annual event that everyone anxiously looks forward to attend. The tour never disappoints us and we can’t seem to get enough of seeing these beautifully restored “Old Homes”. This is always a 1 day Saturday event so it comes and goes quickly. If you like old homes then this event is for you! It is one of our premier Spring 2018 Events.

Spring 2018 Event Housing;

If you need a great place to stay in Galveston check this out! Make your reservations for events and over nights early so you can obtain what you want and need. A sell out is a certainty for many of these Spring 2018 events. Marilyn can help with the housing that you will want, especially if you are looking for a condo.?Contact Her Here!?Marilyn?s Phone Number is?281.773.4210?for a faster confirmation. Galveston Tropical Condos are the Best value on the Island.

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Tags : FeatherFest, galveston, Galveston Events, Historic Homes Tour, Music Festival, Sophia Loren, Spring 2018 Events

Cirque Eloize ? Saloon

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on

February 2, 2018

Cirque Eloize ? Saloon is one of the more extravagant themes brought to us by those outstanding Cirque entertainment groups. You know to expect lots of high flying acrobatics and great costumes. That is a given. Now lets add a western cowboy saloon theme. Acrobatics with a piano player, dance hall girls, beer and whisky everywhere, and a Sheriff to keep the order are just a few things you will see. There are railroad workers, and cowboys too! Everything you would expect and more in a wild west saloon is in this show.

Cirque Eloize – Saloon Show;

The 1894 Opera House in Galveston will host the Cirque Eloize – Saloon show on Saturday March 24, 2018. Call for tickets or go online and purchase your tickets while they are still available. Their is an afternoon and evening show so hurry and don’t miss out. The show will include lots of music and comedy, singing and dancing, acrobatics and cowboy fights. The ending is spectacular and is a total thrill ride without ever having to get on a horse. If you are wanting to have an entertainment experience that you won’t soon forget . . . then The?Cirque Eloize – Saloon is just what you have been waiting for.

This presentation boosts of an 85 minute non-stop performance making it the kind of cowboy bar you would want to go to if you could go back in time. Everyone loves a good western movie. The saloon scenes are always fun and in Cirque Eloize – Saloon it is no difference. Fun and action galore are the words of the day here!

Now, if you want a great place to stay don’t forget to Call Marilyn at 281-773-4210 and reserve one of her terrific condos. If you are coming from off the Island make a week-end of it and enjoy Galveston to the Max. Many folks do and they relax and enjoy what Galveston has to offer.

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Tags : 1894 Opera House, Acrobats, Cirque Eloize Saloon, Cowboys, Dance Hall Girls, Entertainment, galveston

Galveston FeatherFest 2018

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on

January 3, 2018

This year the 16th Annual Galveston FeatherFest comes to town. The dates to note and set aside on your calendar are April 17-22, 2018. Birders and Naturalists alike will be in “Hog Heaven” during this year’s events. Photographers and just plain folks are also fans and participants during Galveston FeatherFest 2018. Do you like the outdoors? Do you enjoy seeing nature at it’s best? If you are answered Yes to either of those questions then Galveston FeatherFest 2018 is for you. Bet your kids will go crazy too! Galveston is home to hundreds of different birds. The Island is located in the midst of a bi-annual flyway from North to South in the Fall and then from South to North in the Spring.

Our mild and subtropical climate makes Galveston Island a perfect place for migrating birds (like hummingbirds) to stop over and rest during their semi annual migration. Food and shelter is plentiful for our feathered friends. They have good memories and pass through twice each year. In the Spring, migrating North many hatch their eggs on and around Galveston Island. In the Fall they migrate South and gather food while building energy for their long flight into Mexico and beyond.

Galveston FeatherFest 2018 Select Opportunities:

Special events for Birders will be plentiful. Check with the Galveston FeatherFest 2018 official website to get details, pricing, and times. Photographers will have a terrific opportunity to get into the nature and birds that this event has to offer. A special trail and walk is set up just for you. Families with kids are in for a real treat and can experience several fabulous learning opportunities. Learning for kids and adults. Kayak enthusiasts have several opportunities to participate as well. This is truly a one of a kind event and has memory making events everyday.

Make your reservations for events and over nights early so you can obtain what you want and need. A sell out is a certainty. Both for Galveston FeatherFest 2018 events and housing. Marilyn can help with the housing that you will want, especially if you are looking for a condo. Contact Her Here!?Marilyn’s Phone Number is 281.773.4210 for a faster confirmation. Galveston Tropical Condos are the Best value on the Island.

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Tags : Bird Photographers, Birders, FeatherFest, Flyway, galveston, Galveston FeatherFest 2018, Galveston Tropical Condos, Mexico, Naturalists, Subtropical Climate

Galveston Mardi Gras 2018

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on

November 29, 2017

Galveston Mardi Gras 2018 will be as spectacular and fun filled as ever! The dates are from February 2, 2018 through February 13, 2018. Galveston hosts the largest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas each year. There are so many events that it is very hard to list and describe each of them. Suffice it to say that Galveston Mardi Gras 2018 will be chalk full of revelers, parades, floats, marching bands, and plenty of beads to wear and throw. Rest assured that there will be masquerade balls, street and balcony parties, local celebrities, and lots of fun for everyone to enjoy.

Galveston Mardi Gras 2018 Premier Parades;

2/3/2018 – Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Kick-Off Parade will begin?at 12:00PM Noon. As always this Krewe will launch the Galveston Mardi Gras 2018 with their parade down Seawall Blvd. The parade begins at 57th St. and heads East on Seawall Blvd. to 25th St. It then turns North and heads into the Strand District. This parade kicks off the 2018 festivities and it is something that all the regular Mardi Gras attendees won’t miss!

2/3/2018 – Krewe of Gambrinus Parade will begin at 6:00PM. Galveston Mardi Gras 2018 first night parade will follow the same route down Seawall Blvd. as the Aquarius Parade earlier that day. Most people line the parade route and stay all day and watch both parades from the same vantage point. There is always plenty of food and drink available for all to enjoy.

2/9/2018 – Krewe of Babalu All Krewe Parade?will begin at 8:00 PM. The parade route is downtown on Mechanic and Strand District. They are famous for the quantity of beads thrown. If you like catching beads then this parade is for you!

2/10/2018 – Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade will begin at 6:30 PM.?This Galveston Mardi Gras 2018 parade is the oldest parade that we have and it dates back to 1871. The parade route begins at 25th St. & Seawall Blvd. It travels North into downtown and turns on to Mechanic and then to Strand. This parade is many people’s favorite. It has terrific themed floats. It boasts of Marching Bands that “Steal the Show”. Several dignitaries and beads and throws galore. If you can only go to one parade . . .? make it this one!

2/13/2018 – Mystic Krewe of Aquarius 22nd Annual Fat Tuesday Parade?will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. The Parade route for the final parade of the season is DOWNTOWN. Details to be released.

This only covers the major parades. There are another ten parades that are smaller and more focused on something specific like golf carts, umbrellas, pets, & kids. They are equally fun and festive, however, fall short of being serious contenders for any revelers “Best Parade of the Year Awards”. We usually attend some of these smaller parades and enjoy them too. Check them out and see for yourself.

Also, if you or your friends are looking to spend the week-ends in Galveston so you can fully enjoy this years Galveston Mardi Gras 2018, give Marilyn a call at 281.773.4210 or Contact Us Here!

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Tags : Fat Tuesday Parade, galveston, Knights of Momus, Krewe of Babalu, Krewe of Gambrinus, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras Parades, Momus Grand Night Parade, The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius

Galveston Holiday Rentals

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on

October 31, 2017

Galveston Holiday Rentals are a valuable commodity. They always sell out early so make your reservations as early as possible. Many folks like to get away for the Holidays. “At the beach” is one of the more popular destinations for many families. Galveston provides an excellent location to satisfy the desire of being at the beach for the Holidays. Galveston also has an amazing selection of things to do for all ages. It would be nearly impossible to see and do everything available in Galveston during a 10 day Holiday vacation to our Island. The Moody Gardens annual Holiday extravaganza would take several days to see and enjoy in its entirety all by itself. There is lots to experience in Galveston during the Holidays! Check out these Activities.

Don’t miss out! Make your RESERVATIONS NOW for your Galveston Holiday Rentals. Wake up in the morning looking at the Gulf of Mexico and smelling the salt air from your balcony. You will probably hear the Sea Gulls too, as they enjoy their morning at the beach. Most of us love the beach and its magic. The endless movement of the waves is magnetic and makes you want to watch. You may be able to hear the waves as they gently come ashore as well. On of the cool things about Galveston Holiday Rentals vs. Hotel Rooms is the flexibility. The size, the amenities, the kitchen, and the covered parking are all in your favor when you select Galveston Holiday Rentals instead of a Hotel Room.

Galveston Holiday Rentals Are Available Now:

Marilyn and Larry are the owners of Galveston Tropical Condos and this website which you are on right now! They have a terrific selection of 7 Condos all at the beach. These Galveston Holiday Rentals are hand appointed by Marilyn and Larry and immediately draw you into the warmth and coziness that they have created on each of their condos. At least half of their guests are repeat visitors. That says a lot about the quality of each condo and about the value of each condo as well. If you are looking for a wonderful place to spend the Holidays at the beach, then look no further. You have arrived. Call Marilyn Now and make your reservation today at 281.773.4210.

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Tags : Beach, Condo rentals, Condos, galveston, Galveston Tropical Condos, Gulf of Mexico, Holiday Rentals

Archive for Blog

Galveston Beaches Attract Visitors;

A Few Galveston Spring 2018 Events;

Spring 2018 Event Housing;

Cirque Eloize – Saloon Show;

Galveston FeatherFest 2018 Select Opportunities:

Galveston Mardi Gras 2018 Premier Parades;

Galveston Holiday Rentals Are Available Now:

The Condo Owner