General Info
General Info
Buc Days, Corpus Christi's legendary annual pirate festival, sails back into port from April 29 to May 9, 2027, for an epic 11-day extravaganza that draws more than 100,000 attendees to the Coastal Bend. Packed with high-octane action including Rodeo Corpus Christi, heart-pounding carnival rides, superstar concerts like Switchfoot, dazzling illuminated parades, PBR bull riding finals, shopping galore, and the innovative Buc Days STEAM Expo, this beloved tradition celebrates community, fun, and buccaneer spirit like no other. In an exciting new addition, Buc Days debuts the VEX VRC v5 OVERRIDE – a premier middle / high school robotics competition awarding a whopping $7,000 in prizes to elite teams battling it out with cutting-edge bots, perfectly blending STEM innovation with the festival's high-seas energy. Learn more about Buc Days.
- Venue
- Hilliard Center
- Address
- 1901 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, United States
- Dates
- May 7, 2027
- Grade Level
- All
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- No Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 32
- Spots Open
- 18
- Event Region
- Texas - Region 4
- Standard Registration Opens
- 1-Sep-2026 08:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 3-May-2027 17:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Price
- $100.00
Agenda
7:30am - Doors Open
8:00am - Robot Inspection Starts
9:00am - Drivers / Coaches Meeting
9:45am - Qualifications & Skills Start
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch
5:00pm - Event Ends
* schedule will be in Tournament Management Software
Stream
Webcast This event will be live streamed on YouTube LIVE.
Travel Info
Date: 7-May-2027 Hilliard Center 1901 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 United States Travel Info Planning your trip to the coast? We want to ensure your team’s journey to Corpus Christi is as smooth as possible so you can stay focused on the competition. Lodging • To ensure your pilots and engineers are well-rested and ready for action, we strongly encourage teams to travel in the day before their scheduled event. ** LODGING BLOCK RATES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN 2027 **
Judging Format
Judging Format This event has NO JUDGING other than for the spirit / teamwork award.
Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteers are welcome. To volunteer, you must email robotics@bucdays.com in advance and must complete a standard background screening. NO DAY OF / WALK-ON VOLUNTEERS.
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy In the event of bad weather, we will make every attempt to reschedule the affected session. Note that if a session is rescheduled, a change in venue for the new date may occur. Emergency procedures will follow those of the venue.
- Excellence Award (V5)