BUC DAYS 2027 - ADC Competition

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 a 2nd Annual, Buc Days RECF ADC "FAST TRACK" – a premier middle / high school drone showdown awarding a whopping $5,000 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.

7:30am - Doors Open
8:00am - DroneInspection Starts
9:00am - Pilot / Coaches Meeting
9:45am - Qualifications & Skills Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch

5:00pm - Event Ends

* schedule will be in Tournament Management Software

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 **

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.

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

In the event that this tournament cannot take place, registration fees will be returned minus $5.00 for administrative fees and postage.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

This event is non-refundable 30 days before the start of the event.