The Bay Area is home to several annual events that draw attendees from all over the Greater Houston area. Here are a few worth keeping an eye on this year.

GALVESTON

FEB. 14-25:

Mardi Gras! Galveston

The Strand, 2100 Strand St., Galveston

888-425-4753

www.mardigrasgalveston.com

LEAGUE CITY

MAY 1-2:


League City Music Festival & BBQ Cookoff

Walter Hall Park, 807 N. Hwy. 3, League City

409-316-4961

www.lcmusicfest.com

CLEAR LAKE

MAY 2-3:


Keels and Wheels Concours D’Elegance

Lakewood Yacht Club, 2322 Lakewood Yacht Club Drive, Seabrook

713-521-0105

www.keels-wheels.com


JUNE 24-28:

Texas Outlaw Challenge

Various locations around Clear Lake

281-702-8744


www.texasoutlawchallenge.com

OCT. 10-11:

Wings Over Houston

Ellington Airport, 11811 N. Brantly Ave., Houston


800-514-3849

www.wingsoverhouston.com

DEC. 12:

Christmas Boat Lane Parade

Viewing locations vary along Clear Lake

281-488-7676

www.clearlakearea.com