Bay Area Brewing Company Proudly Supports Maritime Heritage in Rockport, Texas
Rockport, Texas – May 24, 2025 –
At Bay Area Brewing Company, we believe in the power of community and the importance of preserving our rich maritime history. As a veteran-owned and family-managed brewery, we’re honored to support the Texas Maritime Museum (TMM) in its mission to educate, curate, and preserve Texas’ maritime legacy.
The Texas Maritime Museum, officially designated as the State Maritime Museum of Texas in 1987, has been a cornerstone of Rockport’s cultural landscape since its inception in the late 1970s during the Rockport Seafair Festival. Over the years, it has grown to host over 14,000 visitors annually, offering engaging exhibits and educational programs that delve into the state’s seafaring past.
One of the museum’s key fundraising events is the annual Rockport Festival of Wine & Food. This vibrant festival brings together local businesses, artisans, and community members to celebrate the region’s culinary delights while supporting the museum’s ongoing efforts. Proceeds from the event directly contribute to the museum’s exhibitions, educational initiatives, and conservation projects.
This year, we were thrilled to participate again in the festival, sharing our craft beers with attendees and engaging in the community spirit that defines Rockport. Below is our heartfelt thank-you letter to the Texas Maritime Museum and all those who made the event a success.
•Thank You •
To the TMM Board of Directors, Staff, and Friends,
From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for inviting Bay Area Brewing Company back for another year of supporting the Texas Maritime Museum. It was an honor to participate and pour our craft at this special event. We are proud to stand with the museum in its mission and are grateful to be a small part of such a meaningful local tradition.
This year, we served 145 branded glasses and poured 47 gallons of beer to an enthusiastic crowd. One of the most rewarding parts of the weekend was leading three exclusive beer and snack pairings with 15 attendees each—45 guests total—who enjoyed a curated and interactive experience that helped showcase the creativity and community spirit behind our brewery.
Thanks to our talented concert photographer, Cassandra, we captured some beautiful moments we’ll be sharing with the museum and on our channels. These images perfectly reflect the energy and excitement of the weekend.
We’d also love to be considered in the future to provide canned beer for performers to enjoy after their sets or to take with them as a thank-you. We’d be happy to coordinate this in advance as part of next year’s vendor offerings.
While the numbers were slightly lower than last year, the meaningful interactions, growing interest in our pairings, and community support made this event a true success. We are proud to support the Texas Maritime Museum and look forward to future collaborations.
Cheers,
Bay Area Brewing Company: “Making Rockport Brewtiful”
We invite everyone to visit the Texas Maritime Museum and explore the rich maritime history that shapes our coastal community. Your support helps ensure that future generations can learn from and appreciate our seafaring heritage.
For more information on the Texas Maritime Museum and its events, visit texasmaritimemuseum.org.
to Team BABCO:
Will & Diedra, Celina, Nancy, Stephanie, Virgil, Chad & Shiloh Mitchell, Tim & Mary Kay and Elena.
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to return and participate in this year’s Texas Maritime Museum event. It was an honor to represent Bay Area Brewing Company again and continue contributing to a cause that means so much to our community. Most importantly, we want to thank every single one of our volunteers and staff—it makes for a long day, and your support, enthusiasm, and ability to show up with both professionalism and fun truly defined who we are to the attendees. We couldn’t do this without you. ~Bay Area Brewing Company
Diedra Amaya, co-owner
