Buc Days 2027 - VRC Competition
Pirate themed event open to all teams!
- Date
- 7-May-2027 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- VE-V5-27-65639
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 32
- Spots Open
- 30
- 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
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.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: No Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 7-May-2027
Venue/Location:1901 North Shoreline Boulevard
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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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
Volunteer
Volunteers are welcome. To volunteer, you must email [email protected] in advance and must complete a standard background screening.
NO DAY OF / WALK-ON VOLUNTEERS.
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.
Refund and Payment Policies
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.
Health and Safety Policies
Corpus Christi is a welcoming coastal city, and tourist areas—especially around the bayfront festival grounds—are generally safe and family-friendly, with large crowds contributing to a lively but monitored atmosphere. Like any popular destination, standard precautions apply: travel with care, secure your valuables, stay hydrated in the warm Texas weather, and be aware of your surroundings in crowded spaces.
We recommend exploring the festival in pairs or groups, especially during evening events, and sticking to well-lit, populated areas. If you see something suspicious or need assistance, say something—immediately notify event staff, security personnel, or call 911. You can also report non-emergencies to the Corpus Christi Police Department or use local alert systems for updates.
Teams and spectators are encouraged to plan travel routes in advance (considering potential traffic during festival parades and events), use rideshares or shuttles when possible.
Your safety is our priority—let's make this a fun and memorable robotics showdown! For any concerns, contact us [email protected]
Date: 7-May-2027
Hilliard Center1901 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 **
Webcast
This event will be live streamed on YouTube LIVE.
Judging Format
This event has NO JUDGING other than for the spirit / teamwork award.
Awards / Prizes
Buc Days 2027 official awards / prizes will total $7,000 and will be released December 1, 2026.
Stay tuned!
Divisions
Teams will be organized into two Divisions: a Middle School Division and a High School Division. Each Division will run its own qualification matches and Division Finals to produce a Division Finalist alliance.
The two Division Finalists will then meet in the Finals — a best-of-three match series — to determine the event's Tournament Champion.
NOTE: Divisions may be combined if either Division fails to reach at least 30% of the event registration.
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.