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CCRTA offering free park and ride to 62nd Annual Texas Jazz Festival

Texas Jazz Festival
Posted at 8:24 AM, Oct 11, 2023
and last updated 2023-10-18 08:43:58-04

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The famous 62nd Annual Texas Jazz Festival returns to Heritage Park, located at 1581 N. Chaparral Street, from Friday, October 20, through Sunday, October 22.

The Texas Jazz Festival is a free-admission event for all ages, and as always, the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) will be offering complimentary "Park and Ride" shuttles to this weekend’s Texas Jazz Festival. Shuttles will transport attendees roughly every 20 minutes from Corpus Christi City Hall, Nueces County Courthouse, and TAMU-CC (Bus Stop along Ocean Dr.).

The Citgo North Stage, the H-E-B South Stage, and the AT&T Center stage will feature various music actsfrom Friday, October 20, through Sunday, October 22.

"With three stages of live jazz music, incredible food, and market vendors — come experience a Jazz Fest like no other in Texas," said organizers.

There are a few things to remember when heading down to Heritage Park for the 2023 Texas Jazz Festival:

  • No coolers, ice chests, or alcoholic beverages may be brought in of any kind.
  • Dogs are welcomed at the park as long as they are on a leash. Please be responsible for picking up after your dog.
  • Bring your own lawn chairs because seating is limited.
  • There will be a $5 minimum and a 5% service fee for all credit card purchases.
  • There will be an ATM on site. Most vendors accept cash only.
  • Tickets will need to be purchased for all drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Food vendors and Market vendors do not require tickets. Tickets are $1 for each ticket.
  • Free Park and Ride from CCRTA will be available. Pick-up at City Hall and the County Courthouse. Busses pick up and drop off every 10-15 minutes.

Jazz Fest Schedule:

Citgo North Stage

Friday

  • Estani and Ascesnioni 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Billy Ray Sheparn 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Tom Braxton 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Kyle Turner 11 p.m. - 12 p.m.

Saturday

  • Papa Chapa 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Mike Guerra 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Dreaming in Color 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • GG Thrasher Trio 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Rick Cortz 6 pm - 7 p.m.
  • Joseph Serrato 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.
  • Liscano 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Nic Sabala 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Sunday

  • Paul Taylor 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Victoria Majors 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
  • Corner Pocket 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • TAMUK 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

AT&T Center Stage

Friday

  • San Juan Underground 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Elisent Massanet 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • TSU 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Carlos Morales Jr 11p.m. - 12 a.m.

Saturday

  • Bobby Galvan 12 pm - 1 pm
  • Veterans Band 1:30 pm -2:30 pm
  • Latin Talk 3 pm - 4 pm
  • Another Level 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Anthony Caceres 6 pm - 7 pm
  • Jeff Lofton 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Cliff Gordan 9 pm - 10 pm
  • Left Hand Devil 11pm - 12 am

Sunday

  • RGV Jazz Collective 12 pm - 1 pm
  • RGVJO 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Michelle Garibay-Carey 3 pm - 4 pm
  • Europa 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

H-E-B South Stage

Friday

  • Del Mar College 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Motif 8 pm - 9 pm
  • Trad Police 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Cruise Control 11 pm - 12 pm

Saturday

  • TAMUCC 12 pm - 1 pm
  • Hector DeLeon 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Straight Ahead 3 pm - 4 pm
  • Vomito Sonico 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Alee Velasco 6 pm - 7 pm
  • Latin Heart 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Henry 9 pm - 10 pm
  • Claudia Melton 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Sunday

  • Coastal Bend Big Band 12 pm - 1 pm
  • Alice HS 1:20 pm - 1:50 pm
  • Donna HS 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm
  • King HS 3:30 pm - 4 pm
  • Rockport HS 3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
  • Victoria Community College 4:40 pm - 5:30 pm

Free Park & Ride schedule:

Pickup Locations: Corpus Christi City Hall, Nueces County Courthouse, and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (Ocean Drive Bus Stop)

  • Friday, October 20, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 12:20 a.m.
  • Saturday, October 21, 2023, 11:30 a.m. – 1:20 a.m.
  • Sunday, October 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m. – 6:20 p.m.