Wedding Fair Coastal Bend

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
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About This Event

Register for prize drawings or Register and Purchase VIP Keepsake Bag Package (Brides or Grooms only). Must be present at the show to win.

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Wedding Fair Coastal Bend
Sunday January 11th, 2026
Noon-5pm
Hilliard Center
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

For over 35 years, Wedding Fair has been South Texas’ premier event for engaged couples and their families, offering a wide variety of professional wedding vendors, incredible giveaways, and a one-of-a-kind shopping experience—all in one place!

At the Expo:

Spend the day exploring everything the Coastal Bend’s top wedding vendors have to offer, including tastings, and more!

  • $200 Gift: Every registered engaged couple receives a $200 value gift (one per couple).

  • Door Prizes & Grand Prize Package: Register for a chance to win thousands of dollars in door prizes and an exclusive Grand Prize Package.

  • Wedding Fair Bucks: The first 100 registered couples receive $500 in Wedding Fair Bucks to spend with participating vendors at the show (one per couple).

  • Cash for Contracts: Sign with vendors at the show and enter to win 10% of your contract value, up to $250, paid by Wedding Fair!

  • Food & Dessert Tastings: Sample delicious offerings from local vendors.

Additional taxes and fees apply. Shipping not included.

January 2026 Grand Prize Honeymoon package valued at $4000 includes:
• 8 day/7 night accommodation package,
• 5 tuxedo rentals from Men’s Wearhouse,
• Pair of Wedding Bands valued at up to $800!
… and more!

Venue Policies & Guidelines

Any bags larger than a clutch bag will need to be clear. Bags no larger than 12″x12″x6″ will be permitted inside Hilliard Center. We do allow each member of the party to bring in a large clear ziploc bag, including children, of their belongings.

Guests who have bags larger than this size will be asked to return them to their vehicles. All bags will also be searched for prohibited items at entry before walking through the metal detectors.

Learn more about prohibited items here.

Hilliard Center is a cashless facility. Apple Pay, Google Pay, and all major credit cards are accepted.

*Box office and Parking accepts cash and card.

Smoking is not permitted in the arena, auditorium, or convention center including e-cigarettes, at any time. Smoking must be a minimum of 50ft away from any entrance to the Hilliard Center.

Handicap Accessible Seat Exchange

You cannot exchange your ticket in advance. When you arrive at the venue you may go to the Box Office and request to be relocated to ADA seating. Standard policy is one handicap seat plus one guest. This opportunity depends on availability of the seats. Accessible seats are available on each level of the Hilliard Center.

Handicap Accessible Parking

All parking lots that are owned and operated by the Hilliard Center are ADA-compliant and have designated handicapped parking available. These are available on a first come first serve basis.

ADA Drop-off and Pick-up Locations

For Arena events, patrons with disabilities may be dropped off at the corner of Shoreline Boulevard and Resaca Street and enter through the Main Entrance. For Selena Auditorium and Exhibit Hall events, patrons with disabilities may be dropped off at the end of Shoreline Boulevard at the turnaround.

Environmental Hygiene, Signage & Health Screening

Hilliard Center can provide sign language interpretation for guests that are deaf/hard of hearing. Requests for this service must be received three weeks prior to the event and be approved by the performer. For details, please email us at HilliardCenter@corpuschristitx.gov or call the Hilliard Center at 361-826-4100.

Sound System

Hilliard Center does not control the sound system for events. Each show provides its own equipment and handles the sound level.

For your safety, once a person exits the Hilliard Center, re-entry is strictly prohibited.