Southside San Antonio Fiesta 2019 Events
Fiesta time is days away! And though most of us head to the downtown area or other parts of town to engage in the festivities, some of us like to stay in our Southside neighborhood. Here are 8 Southside San Antonio Fiesta 2018 events: you can enjoy with the family:
Fiesta Mission 10k, 5k, and Kid’s Run – This scenic run is on April 13, 2019 at 8am and starts at Mission County Park #1, 6030 Padre Dr. and goes through the River Reach area. Join the San Antonio Road Runners as they promote health and fitness and are excited to help you get in shape. All adult participants will receive a Fiesta medal. For more information visit: www.saroadrunners.com
Taste of the Southside – Taste of the Southside is a new Spring festival is an opportunity to experience the culture, food, art and music of San Antonio’s vibrant South Side, while benefiting the students and campus of Por Vida Academy. This is a FREE event open to the public at Por Vida Academy at 1135 Mission Rd., 78210. For more information contact: www.tasteofthesouthside.org
Mission Reach Flotilla Festival – The Mission Reach Flotilla Festival is a free family-friendly event and known for the Flotilla Paddle and Costume Contest Parade, decorative watercraft contest, music, local food vendors, kid friendly activities, and arts and crafts. The fest is on April 20, 2019 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Mission Park Pavillions, 6030 Padre San Antonio, TX 78214. The event brings awareness to the newly developed mission reach recreation project of the San Antonio River that includes hike and bike trails, pavilions, and other outdoor recreation amenities. For more information visit: http://www.sariverfoundation.org
Chanclas y Cervezas – Brooks introduces an all-new, one-of-a-kind celebration – Chanclas y Cerveza’s – just in time for Fiesta on April 20, 2019 from 2 to 9 p.m. at The Greenline Park. Chanclas y Cerveza’s will feature a variety of games and competitions that will put your chancla throwing, swinging and decorating skills to the test. This family-friendly event will also feature live entertainment, craft and activity stations, food booths and a selection of the finest cervezas from throughout San Antonio and around the world. We’re expecting more than 1,500 in attendance. Don’t miss your chance to become San Antonio’s chancla throwing champion. Parking and admission is free with food and drink available for purchase. All who live, work, learn, play and stay at Brooks are vested in the ideals of the common good, generosity and aspirational growth for the entire Brooks family. For more information visit: https://livebrooks.com/news/events
Fiesta Festival – Fiesta Festival benefits over 200 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that reside at the S.A. State Supported Living Center. April 20, 2019 10am-4pm at San Antonio Supported Living Center, 6711 New Braunfels Ave., @ Pecan Valley you can enjoy affordable food & drink booths, bring chairs for the mini-parade that begins at Noon, featuring the fabulous Alamo City Community Marching Band, Fiesta royalty, SASSLC royalty, dancers, cheerleaders, motorcycles, furry-pet friends, Mariachis and more. The entertainment stage includes live Tejano performances, ballet folklorico, dancers, mariachis and music all day long. Enjoy a fun-filled family friendly midway with children games, food booths and local vendors selling a large variety of goods. Fiesta Festival is the first official fiesta event to cater to the special needs community. It changes lives, breaks down barriers and includes our residents in the camaraderie of Fiesta. For more information contact: nancy.mifflin@dads.state.tx.us.
A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada – A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada is perfect for those who want to explore deep-rooted customs of a Charrera. (Charrera originated in 19th century as a way for the landed gentry to prepare horses and riders for war, it later evolved into an equestrian competition featuring horse reining, bull riding and artistic roping skills. Today’s charros wear the traditional clothes and use horse equipment as required by the Federation of Charros in Mexico.) The family-friendly event is on April 21st & 28th, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Rancho del Charro on 6126 Padre Dr. San Antonio, TX 78214. Enjoy food and drinks, pony rides, Ballet Folklorico performers, and Mariachi music. The admission to the event is $20 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Cash only. For more information visit: http://www.sacharros.org
PACfest – PACfest is one of the largest Fiesta events in the Southside. Its family-friendly and features, music entertainment, games, food, and a carne asada contest. PACfest is on April 25, 2019, from12:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Palo Alto College, 1400 W Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78224. Admission is $5, free for children under 12, and free with a current Alamo Colleges ID. For more information visit: http://www.alamo.edu/pac
7th Annual Run to Remember – Fiesta Color Run 5k & 10k – The Run to Remember 5k/10k is on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 8am at Comanche Park, 2600 Rigsby Ave San Antonio, TX US 78222. The run promotes a healthy lifestyle and brings awareness to Alzheimer’s disease. Put on your brightest Fiesta active wear and join the Alzheimer’s Association on this event. All funds raised will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association in San Antonio. The event is free and to race is $25-$35. For more information visit: www.alz.org/events3
Festival De Cascarones – End Fiesta at one of the most fun and exciting celebrations! This is the 7th year of Festival De Cascarones; its on April 28, 2019 from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Texas A&M University at One University Way, One University Way, San Antonio TX 78224. This free event takes place at one the fastest growing universities in our great state of Texas. The fest is family-friendly, and the parking and admission is free. For more information visit: www.festivaldecascarones.com.
San Jose MissionFest – MissionFest has been a Southside tradition many generations and a Fiesta event for 17 years. It begins at 9am with an outdoor Mariachi Mass on April 29, 2019 at the Mission San Jose Church, 701 E Pyron Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214 and the festivities are from 10:30am – 11:00pm. This family event is all about delicious food, live entertainment, a carnival, county store, and many memories to be made. MissionFest proceeds benefit Mission San Jose Church, a now living World Heritage Site. Admission is $5 for adults beginning at 4 pm and children 12 and under are free. Free parking will be available, and you can bring your own lawn chair. For more information visit: http://www.sanjosemissionfest.com
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