Featured on VisitHoustontexas.com
Published: May 22, 2023

This Memorial Day, we hope you’ll find time to honor the men and women who have given their lives while serving our country. As with most holidays, Houstonians are great at celebrating and enjoying the day off. As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day is filled with good bar-b-que, finding the nearest body of water for swimming and soaking in the sun. In and around Houston, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate. Whether you’re visiting Houston for a long weekend or enjoying a “staycation,” there’s an event for everyone.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT LAGOONFEST

Kick off your summer at Lagoonfest Texas! Memorial Day Weekend at Lagoonfest is stacked with incredible musical performances, white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, engaging activities for all ages, and delicious food. To start the weekend Eli Young Band, with special guest Niko Moon, will be taking the floating stage on Saturday, May 27th. 

Come soak up the sun as you enjoy the concert on the floating stage in the crystal-clear lagoon!  Next up, Lagoonfest Texas is hosting a Tribute to US Fest on Sunday and Monday, May 28 – 29. Paying homage to the amazing US Festival started in 1983 by Steve Wozniak, Lagoonfest is ready to take the stage back in time.

Featured on Houstonia
Published: May 22, 2023
By: Daniel Renfrow

If you’ve lived in Houston for more than one cycle of the seasons, you know that summers here can make the surface of the sun feel like atemperate climate. Fortunately, there are plenty of cool ways to beat the heat in the Houston area.

Lagoonfest Texas

If you’re unable to go on that dream Caribbean vacation this summer, the next best thing might be Lagoonfest Texas in Texas City. This man-made lagoon, the largest in Texas, encompasses 12 acres and 24 million gallons of water. Naturally, it’s home to several bars and restaurants,as well as paddleboard, kayak, and aqua cycle rentals. The lagoon also sports a floating aqua course for a water-based workout of sorts. And ifyour personal style is more in line with chillaxing beachside, consider renting a cabana or a pavilion for the day to spend your visit with agood book and a tropical drink.

Featured on Hola Houston
Published: May 22, 2023

Memorial Day (Día de la Conmemoración de los Caídos) es el feriado federal en los EE.UU. para honrar la memoria del personal militar del país que ha muerto en combate en todas las guerras. El origen de esta celebración proviene de la época de la Guerra Civil estadounidense. Se celebra el último lunes de mayo, por lo que comúnmente se habla del Memorial Day Weekend. En 2023, el feriado cae el lunes, 29 de mayo, pero en realidad las celebraciones comienzan en muchos sitios desde el viernes. Tradicionalmente, hay actos oficiales en los cementerios militares y otros lugares para honrar la memoria de los caídos en combate. 

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EN LAGOONFEST TEXAS

¡Comienza el verano en Lagoonfest Texas en su evento Memorial Day Weekend, donde te esperan increíbles actuaciones musicales, playas de arena blanca, aguas cristalinas, actividades atractivas para todas las edades y deliciosa comida. Eli Young Band, con el invitado especial Niko Moon, subirá al escenario flotante el sábado 27 de mayo de 5 a 9 p.m. El domingo 28 y el lunes 29 de mayo, Lagoonfest Texas presentará un tributo al festival US Fest, rindiendo homenaje al increíble US Festival iniciado en 1983 por Steve Wozniak. Ve más detalles AQUÍ. Para el concierto de Eli Young Band, busca tus entradas AQUÍ.

Featured on HoustonPress
Published: April 17, 2023
By: Brooke Viggiano

Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:

Cajun Fest at Lagoonfest Texas

Guests are invited to Lagoonfest Texas, 12600 Crystal View, for its Cajun Fest, a day of activities, Cajun cuisine and Zydeco music on the shores of the lagoon. Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill will be serving craw

fish starting at 11 a.m., and Keyun and the Zydeco Masters will be performing on the Lagoonfest

Stage on the beach at 5 p.m.

Just Minutes From Houston, LagoonFest Beach Club & Aqua Adventure Park Offers Endless Oppotunities For Fun In The Sun

Featured on Memorial Lifestyle Magazine
Published: March 31, 2023
By: GABI DE LA ROSA

Escape to a white sandy beach just minutes from Houston. Lagoonfest Beach Club & Aqua AdventurePark is a luxury beach experience on a 12-acre crystal-clear lagoon, offering countless waterfrontactivities and a lineup of musical entertainment throughout the season. Activities include a 185-foot five-story waterslide, single and tandem kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, aqua cycle crafts, andsailboats. Lagoonfest also boasts the most extensive floating obstacle course on a lagoon in the U.S.,located next to a dedicated bumper boat zone.

Without the hassle of an airport,guests can get away and experi-ence various activities, deliciouscuisine, a concert series, and funfor the whole family.

Lagoonfest Texas is open fromMarch 11 to October 31, withspecial spring break and week-end hours until the end of May,followed by a complete operatingschedule for the summer.

On gorgeous and spacious white-sandbeaches, guests can choose from a selection of luxury cabanas and seating options such as beach loungers, floating cabanas, and party pavilions.

Offering a variety of dining experiences, Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill is an upscale restaurant located at the lagoon with a coastal-inspired menu overlooking the beautiful lagoon.

Featured on Culture Map Houston
Published: March 10, 2023
By: Holly Beretto

While much of Houston is headed to the Colorado slopes or beach towns for spring break, many are choosing to stay home and explore the city.

With that in mind, we’re rounded up a list to beat boredom this spring break. From dinosaurs to shows to hands-on fun, to lagoons, wild animals, and spacey journeys, Houston boasts an array of activities to engage kids of every age.

We’ll update this list, so save, bookmark, and check back for even more best bets for spring break.
Staycations

LagoonFest Texas

As CultureMap has regularly reported, LagoonFest Texas boasts more than 24 million gallons of water and kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, swimming, sailing, and other water fun at this mega park in Texas City. The park is open daily from 11 am to 7 pm for spring break, with a la carte options so kids and adults can choose their own water adventure.

For information contact:
Ron Whittington – 904-563-0402/rwhittington@totalpr.com
Total PR                                                                                

(Houston, Texas – Aug. 8, 2022) – Road races, a triathlon for kids and an ‘aquathon’ for adults and teenagers are all part of a weekend of athletic events during the Lago Mar Multisport Festival on Saturday, Aug. 20, and Sunday, Aug. 21, at Lagoonfest Texas.

“This is a great event, whether your family and friends are taking part in the events, or you just enjoy watching some good family-friendly activities at a staycay summer venue,” said Uri Man, Chief Executive Officer of The Lagoon Development Company. “This is the only such race at a crystal clear lagoon in North America, with the clear waters enhancing safety for the racers. The competitors can focus on improving their performances; they are not racing against sharks or jellyfish which are clearly absent from our lagoons!”

Race Director Ron Stitt concurs, saying that it makes “a huge difference” for competitors.

“The swim portion of triathlons and aquathons are usually held in the ocean or a lake where visibility is low and there are other dangers,” Stitt said. “Racers being able to sight and see buoys is important, so hosting the swim portion in crystal clear water is a big deal.”

Racers get free Lagoonfest Texas day passes, along with discounted food, drinks and activities — with spectators able to purchase entry tickets at a discount.

Those who want to race and compete can register now at www.lagoonfesttexas.com and click on the Lago Mar Multisport Festival link at the top of the home page. Race packet pick-up is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at the lagoon at the Lago Mar community entrance gate, located at 3240 Lago Mar Blvd. in Texas City, Texas, and the mornings of each event day.

Race fees range from $52 to $99, depending on the selected event. All finishers will receive a commemorative medal, photos and race shirt or hat.

All races and other activities take place at Lagoonfest Texas at the following times and dates:

Saturday, Aug. 20 (5K & 10K Road Race and Youth Triathlon) — Racers of all ages can participate in either road race. For the youth triathlon, those age 6 to 10 will compete in a 75-yard swim, two-mile bike ride and three-quarter-mile run, while competitors aged 11 to 15 will swim 150 yards, bike for 4 miles and run for 1.5 miles.

6 a.m. – Parking Opens & Packet Pickup Begins

6:30 a.m. – Youth Triathlon Transition Open

7:30 a.m. – Youth Triathlon Transition Closed

7:30 – 7:40 a.m. – 5k Run Start

7:45 – 7:55 a.m. – 10k Run Start

8 a.m. – Youth Triathlon Swim Line Forms

8:20 a.m. – Youth Triathlon National Anthem & Announcements

8:30 a.m. -Youth Triathlon Start (short course will go first, followed by long course)

10:30 a.m. – Awards Ceremony

Sunday, Aug. 21 (Aquathon) — Youth and adults can compete. The full course consists of a 200-yard swim and 5K run and is for adults and youth aged 11 or older. Adults and teens age 16 and up can also choose to follow the long/extreme course. The long course is an 800-yard swim and 10K run. The extreme course features two 800-yard swims and 10K runs.

6 a.m. -Parking Opens and Packet Pickup Begins

7:30 a.m. -Full Course Start

7:45 a.m. -Long Course Start

8:00 a.m. -Extreme Course Start

10:30 a.m. -Awards Ceremony

Learn more and register at www.LagoonfestTexas.com and click on the Lago Mar Multisport Festival link at the top of the home page.

About The Lagoon Development Company

The Lagoon Development Company develops, operates and owns the ticketed access component of large-scale crystal clear lagoons for swimming and watersports. The company is responsible for the design, financial feasibility, capitalization, and bottom line profitability of several lagoons in different stages of planning, construction, and operation, including a 2-acre lagoon at Balmoral, the first lagoon to be approved for swimming in the U.S. and a 12-acre lagoon at Lago Mar, the largest in Texas.

For information contact:
Ron Whittington – 904-563-0402/rwhittington@totalpr.com
Total PR                                                                                

(Houston, Texas – Aug. 2, 2022) – Completing several months of renovation to enhance the visitor experience, Lagoonfest Texas starts August with opening several new amenities, the return of more beachfront and several discount programs offered throughout the month.

“With the expansion of our parking lot completed, we are reopening the southern shore of our lagoon, which doubles the size of both our beaches and swim zones,” said Uri Man, Chief Executive Officer of The Lagoon Development Company. “We are reopening the island area for guests, as well.”

A ribbon cutting is planned at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the entrance gate.

In addition, Lagoonfest is introducing rooftop cabanas — creating six private rooftop decks for guests that offer all-inclusive packages for food and refreshments.

Officials also announced ‘Teacher Appreciation Month” for the entire month of August — giving two-for-one admission prices that are available at the admission gate for guests who show their school identification. Man said the offer is for any school employee — not just teachers.

The venue is also continuing its “End of Summer Special” that offers late-day guests $15 admission from 4 to 6 p.m. and $10 admission from 6 to 8 p.m.

“Our mini circus events, featuring the second-generation clown Kampanilla — along with beautiful aerialist Marilyn and balance performances by Joel — continue each day through August 14, and we’re excited to soon announce many other upcoming events for people to enjoy at Lagoonfest Texas through the end of summer,” Man said.

For more information about tickets, group pricing and special discounts, visit https://lagoonfesttexas.com/. Children aged 2 are under are admitted free.

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Lagoonfest Texas welcomes August with new features, the return of added beachfront and ticket discounts for teachers and others.

About The Lagoon Development Company

The Lagoon Development Company develops, operates and owns the ticketed access component of large-scale crystal clear lagoons for swimming and watersports. The company is responsible for the design, financial feasibility, capitalization, and bottom line profitability of several lagoons in different stages of planning, construction, and operation, including a 2-acre lagoon at Balmoral, the first lagoon to be approved for swimming in the U.S. and a 12-acre lagoon at Lago Mar, the largest in Texas.

For information contact:
Total PR
Email: hshipper@totalpr.com, rwhittington@totalpr.com 

(Texas City, Texas – July 11, 2022) – Touted as a “game-changer” when it introduced the unique floating cabanas last summer, Lagoonfest Texas can now boast that it has the largest ‘fleet’ of floating cabanas in North America.

With the arrival of 18 new floating cabanas, Lagoonfest now has a total of 22 on its 12-acre lagoon. 

The collection includes picnic cabanas with a center table with drink holders, shaded seating and a king lounger for tanning. Party cabanas are three floating cabanas connected to a center inflatable island. In all, they are more than 370 feet long and can accommodate more than 180 people at once.

“When we first introduced them last year, they were the first floating cabanas to be featured on a Crystal Lagoons® amenity in Texas,” said Uri Man, Chief Executive Officer of The Lagoon Development Company. “They have proven to be so popular with our guests, and are so unique and versatile, we just had to bring in a lot more of them for people to enjoy. I don’t think there is another collection this large in all of North America.”

Man said the party cabanas would be perfect for large groups or birthday parties — another popular request at Lagoonfest Texas.

Prices for the day-long floating cabana rentals start at $450. 

At 12 acres, the Lago Mar lagoon is the state’s largest, and it offers the most shoreline of any lagoon in the nation. It holds 24 million gallons of water and the lagoon’s liner system is large enough to cover the entire Houston Galleria mall or 14 NFL football fields. The lagoon surface is equivalent to an approximate 1,350 home swimming pools.

Located at 12600 Crystal View Boulevard in Texas City, Lagoonfest Texas is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as well as 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Individual ticket prices start at $22. Season passes also are available starting at $69.

Guests can rent kayaks, sailboats, stand-up paddleboards and bumper boats, as well as test their skill on the floating obstacle course and race down the 42-foot Titan slide. Food and a full bar are also available.

More information and tickets are available at www.lagoonfesttexas.com. 

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With the addition of 18 new floating cabanas, Lagoonfest Texas can now boast it has the largest fleet of floating cabanas in North America.

About The Lagoon Development Company

The Lagoon Development Company develops, operates and owns the ticketed access component of large-scale crystal clear lagoons for swimming and watersports. The company is responsible for the design, financial feasibility, capitalization, and bottom line profitability of several lagoons in different stages of planning, construction, and operation, including a 2-acre lagoon at Balmoral, the first lagoon to be approved for swimming in the U.S. and a 12-acre lagoon at Lago Mar, the largest in Texas.