Apr 13 Saturday
Trash and Treasure Sale at 1602 Thousand Oaks Dr. Event Ctr. Bldg. 14St. Mark Women's GuildThurs. April 12 8am-3:30pm | Fri. April 13 8am-4pm | Sun. April 14 8am-2:30pm (1/2 price Sunday)
China, Glassware, Collectibles, Jewelry, holiday items, Small appliances and electronics, select furniture, kitchenware, home décor & more
The San Antonio Book Festival author lineup includes nearly 100 notable local, regional, and national authors who will be participating in the festival and several related events. This year’s festival lineup includes nationally renowned authors such as Hanif Abdurrraqib, Lauren Groff, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Becky Albertalli, and more.
The free Festival will take place at the Central Library and UTSA Southwest Campus in downtown San Antonio.
Apr 14 Sunday
Apr 18 Thursday
Taste of the Republic, the official culinary opening event of Fiesta, will take place Thursday, April 18 at the Briscoe Art Museum. Thirteen San Antonio chef's selected by Chef Brian West will create and serve their vision of Texas cuisine. Ticket holders will be able to sample dishes from all chefs. Each dish will be paired with a carefully selected wine and beer and cocktails will also be served. Tickets are $125 per person, with a portion of the sales going toward the San Antonio Fiesta Commission. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Apr 20 Saturday
Viva Science SA is a free and family-friendly event that features a distinguished speaker, interactive science booths with fun activities for all ages, demos, a science fair with posters by local scientists, science-themed artwork, delicious food trucks and much more.
The event is being led by The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at UT Health San Antonio and graduate student leaders with the support of all schools at UT Health San Antonio and our partners in the community.
Enjoy a fun filled alcohol and admission free fiesta evening of family fun, with food from local food vendors who will be cooking up all your Fiesta faves! You'll find pony rides, face painting, balloon twisters, bounce castle, fun and games all on the beautiful grounds of the San Antonio landmark Los Patios along the Salado Creek.
This event will be free and open to the public! Live music, fiesta themed performances, and a host of fun activities will take place on the lawn along Salado Creek while our Los Patios restaurants serve up their take on traditional fiesta fare!
Apr 22 Monday
Fiesta like a Royal at our Texas Cavaliers River Parade Celebration at The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio & Zocca Cuisine d'Italia.April 22, 20245:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Reception-Style Dining, lobby level7:00 pm | Holiday River Parade viewing starts. The parade is set to start coming by our hotel between 7:00 pm - 7:30pm.
Apr 23 Tuesday
The Fiesta Especial® carnival is set for Tuesday, April 23rd, at Alamo Dome Parking Lot C, running from 10 am to 3 pm. Experience a range of rides, fun games, delicious food, and interactive activities. This event fosters inclusivity and learning, attracting special education classes, group homes, and day programs from San Antonio and nearby communities.
Advanced registration is REQUIRED. General Admission WILL NOT be given at the gate.
Apr 25 Thursday
The St. Philip's College CultureFest and Rib Cook-Off is an official Fiesta® San Antonio event held on the St. Philip's College MLK campus and holds designation with a Green Platinum Certificate. It is a high-energy and kid-friendly festival featuring a rib cook-off, LIVE music, a car show, food and non-food vendors, and several grill raffles, all in one location!
Apr 26 Friday
A fun filled 3 day weekend of fiddling, barbecue, arts & crafts and more.Friday night begins with a Cajun Fun Night featuring four top Cajun/Zydeco groups including Boudreaux & Pousson, Charles Thibodeaux & The Austin Aces, Jean-Pierre Blanchard & Zydeco Angels and Jesse Legge & The Bosco Stomp. Great Cajun food with Crawfish, gumbo, Red Beans & Rice and more.Saturday the fiddling competition begins with Forest Craig Freshman Division (15 years or younger).Gone To Texas CompetitionContestants must be residents of states other than TexasGuitar Accompanist CompetitionSenior Division - Contestants must be 65 years or older.Outside the first day of the barbecue cook-off with over 100 teams competing. Barbecue samples can be purchased from a variety of teams.Free music outside with Cactus Country.At night concert featuring the Bar Ditch Hippies and Nashville great Diamond RioOn Sunday the fiddling contest begins with contestants competing for the title of Texas State Champion Fiddler.The barbecue contest resumes outside with free music (artist to be determined)