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Lone Star Rally 2025
Starts: 11/06/2025 - Ends: 11/09/2025
Experience the largest 4-day Motorcycle Rally in North America, taking place right here in Galveston, Texas. Bikers and enthusiasts alike converge on Galveston every November for the famous Lone Star Rally, which offers four days of fun in the sun by the Gulf of Mexico's sparkling waters.
Attend the Lone Star Rally with a trip to Galveston Island KOA Holiday. Reserve your RV site or cabin today.
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Care Camp & Mother's Day Weekend
Starts: 05/08/2026 - Ends: 05/09/2026
Your stay will make a difference in the lives of children with cancer, by helping raise funds for medically supervised pediatric oncology camps. These camps help children who have cancer enjoy care-free time focusing on fun, friends, and activities instead of on their illness. Stay at a participating KOA campground on May 8-9, 2026, and 50%* of your second night's stay will be donated to the Care Camps Foundation. This organization distributes $2 million annually to support over 100 pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at carecamps.org.
Book Your Stay Here!
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Lone Star Rally Weekend at Galveston Island KOA
Starts: 11/06/2025 - Ends: 11/09/2025
Join us for an action-packed weekend at Galveston Island KOA during the Lone Star Rally 2025! Enjoy live music, great food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of fun with friends and fellow rally-goers.While you're here, make the most of our fantastic amenities:
- The General Store is stocked with everything you need and open until 7:00 PM Thursday through Saturday.
- Take a dip in the Pool, Hot Tub, and Lazy River, all open until 10:00 PM Thursday through Saturday—perfect for relaxing after a day at the rally.
Thursday, November 6
- Jeremiah Jaymes Live Poolside: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday, November 7
- Breakfast/Coffee at the Upper Deck: (Time & Menu TBD)
- Britney Doyal Live Poolside: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 8
- Breakfast/Coffee at the Upper Deck: (Time & Menu TBD)
- Tone Salinas Live Poolside: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Homemade Tamales Food Truck: 3:00 PM (Until sold out!)
- Galveston Bay Brewing Beer Samplin' Party: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Upper Deck
Sunday, November 9
- Breakfast/Coffee at the Upper Deck: (Time & Menu TBD)
Look out for additional "Happy Hour" specials throughout the weekend! Whether you're here for the rally or just to relax, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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Fleet Week Houston
Starts: 11/05/2025 - Ends: 11/12/2025
Port Houston supports Fleet Week Houston, taking place November 5–12, 2025, as part of a nationwide initiative to honor and engage with the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. This dynamic weeklong event brings thousands of service members, ships, aircraft, and community programming to the city, creating a unique opportunity for Houston residents to connect with our nation's maritime forces.Fleet Week Houston features:
- Public ship tours and group visits for students, youth programs, and nonprofits
- Community engagements including Navy Band concerts, museum activations, and school visits
- Veterans Day celebrations, parades, and ceremonies
- Interactive events such as the Fitness Olympics, Galley Wars cook-off, and “Dancing with the Stars and Stripes”
This event supports shared goals of fostering education, honoring service, and showcasing the critical relationship between Houston and our nation's sea services.
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2025-2026 Live Music Schedule
Starts: 01/01/2025 - Ends: 03/31/2026
Enjoy live poolside music at Galveston Island KOA Holiday! Music is 2-5pm unless otherwise noted.
- SAT. 10/11 – Benji Ramsell (1-4pm)
- SUN. 10/12 – Dr. B on the Keys (1-4pm)
- FRI. 10/31 – DJ Daddy-O / Halloween Party & Dance (6-9pm)
- SAT. 11/1 – Thom Shepherd (1-4pm)
- WED. 11/6 – Jeremiah Jaymes - Lone Star Rally weekend (4-7pm)
- THURS. 11/7 – Britney Doyal (4-7pm)
- FRI. 11/8 – Tone Salinas (3-6pm)
- FRI. 11/28 – Benji Ramsell (1-4pm)
- SAT. 11/29 – Jeremiah Jaymes (1-4pm)
- WED. 12/10 – The McGuires (1-4pm)
- FRI. 12/12 - Fanfare Lutheran Kid's Music Academy Holiday Show (4-5pm)
- TUES. 12/24 – Mark Moss of Lost Shaker of Salt Band (11am-2pm)
- WED. 12/31 – DJ Daddy-O / NY Eve Party & Dance (3-6pm)
Book your stay at Galveston Island KOA Holiday now to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of our Galveston live music calendar.
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Annual Dickens on The Strand
Starts: 12/05/2025 - Ends: 12/07/2025
Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 52nd annual Dickens on The Strand. Held the first weekend in December, the annual festival is a holiday tradition with great family programming, live entertainment, special Dickens on The Strand is Galveston's annual holiday street festival bursting with live entertainment on multiple streets, including strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and a crowd of entertainers and costumed revelers.
Want to learn more? Read our full guide to Dickens on the Strand on the KOA Blog!
Celebrate Dickens on The Strand with a weekend trip to Galveston Island KOA Holiday. Reserve your RV site or cabin today.
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Mustang Week Texas
Starts: 04/14/2026 - Ends: 04/18/2026
Every spring, Mustang Week Texas brings together Mustang enthusiasts from across the country for a high-energy celebration of horsepower and heritage in Galveston. The multi-day event features thousands of Mustangs on display, track- and drag-side competitions, drifting and burnout spectacles, vendor midways, live music and social gatherings along the Texas Gulf Coast. Whether you're a classic pony-car fan or chasing the latest performance build, Mustang Week delivers four days of automotive adrenaline under the sun.
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Menardi Gras!
Starts: 01/30/2026 - Ends: 02/01/2026
Kick off Galveston's Mardi Gras season with Menardi Gras, a lively weekend celebration of music, costumes, and coastal charm. The event features parades, live entertainment, and signature culinary events like the popular Sunday jazz brunch. Menardi Gras captures the festive New Orleans spirit with a Galveston twist, bringing color and energy to the island each winter.
Reserve your site at KOA for all your Mardi Gras celebrations.
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Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest
Starts: 01/16/2026 - Ends: 01/17/2026
Each January, downtown Galveston heats up for Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest, a weekend celebration of bold flavors and brews. Guests can sample award-winning chili recipes, enjoy live music, and explore craft beers from around the region. The event also features a chili cook-off, cornhole tournament, and family-friendly activities along the Strand.
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Galveston Historic Homes Tour
Starts: 05/02/2026 - Ends: 05/10/2026
Experience Galveston's rich history and architecture during the annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour, held each spring. This long-running tradition invites visitors inside beautifully preserved 19th-century mansions and cottages across the island. The event offers a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship and stories behind Galveston's iconic Victorian and Greek Revival homes.
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Ironman 70.3 Texas
Starts: 03/29/2026 - Ends: 03/29/2026
IRONMAN 70.3 Texas is a premier half-Ironman triathlon held each spring on Galveston Island. Participants begin with a salt-water swim along the Gulf Coast, followed by a scenic yet challenging bike ride that crosses San Luis Pass, and conclude with a multi-loop run through coastal terrain and iconic Galveston landmarks. Open to seasoned athletes and first-timers alike, this race draws competitors from around the world and showcases the island's capacity for high-performance endurance events.
Whether you are an Ironman Athlete or a spectator, you will get the rest you need when you book a site in your own camper at Galveston Island KOA.
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Santa Hustle Galveston
Starts: 12/21/2025 - Ends: 12/21/2025
Get in the holiday spirit with the annual Santa Hustle in Galveston, a fun run where thousands of participants dress as Santa and race along the beach. Featuring festive music, cookies, and candy at every stop, this cheerful event combines fitness with holiday fun. Whether running or cheering from the sidelines, it's one of Galveston's most spirited December events.
