Promoter proposes 'Outlaw Corral' western festival for Seabrook Main Street

During the public‑comment portion of the July 22 special Seabrook City Council meeting, promoter Paul Robinson described a proposed Main Street event he called the "Outlaw Corral," a western/Old West themed festival he said could draw trail riders, vendors and overnight stays.

Robinson described the idea as a daytime street festival with a staged trail ride: "I would call it the outlaw corral," he said, and proposed closing a block of Main Street from roughly noon until 10 p.m., staging a trail ride from about 4 to 6 p.m., a barbecue from about 6 to 8 p.m., a concert from 6 to 10 p.m., and a charity casino from 7 to 10 p.m. He said he could tap existing trail‑ride groups and entertainers but acknowledged the event would require coordination, volunteers and budget support. Robinson estimated the event could generate demand for roughly "150, a 175 hotel rooms for that night" and suggested local clubs such as the Rotary could manage a beer tent.

Robinson spoke during the public comment window and left his contact information for staff follow‑up; no formal action or agenda referral was recorded on the record during the meeting.

Why it matters: The proposal, if developed and coordinated with city permitting and public‑safety requirements, could add a new signature event to Seabrook’s events calendar and affect Main Street traffic, vendor licensing and alcohol permitting. Staff would need to examine permitting, right‑of‑way closures, event insurance, vendor and food‑service requirements and any impacts on public safety and city services before the city could endorse or sponsor the idea.