Fall in San Antonio is about extra than simply cooler climate; it’s about connection. In the course of the autumn months, the town begins to buzz with harvest festivals and neighborhood festivals. Whether or not in search of vacation decorations or daring handmade jewellery, seize a tote bag and store small on the craft festivals and artisan markets that make our metropolis particular.
Boerne Handmade MarketJust a brief drive from San Antonio, this Hill Nation market brings collectively greater than 100 Texas makers at Nineteen:Ten church. Suppose artisan candles, fall wreaths, children’ clothes, and small-batch meals, all wrapped in that cozy, small-town power that makes Boerne weekends definitely worth the journey. Highlights embody ooh-aah bathtub and physique merchandise from Lake + Ember, up to date planters from Lotus Ceramics, and candy treats from Two Oak Culinary.Saturday, November 22, 9 am-4 pm.
Brick at Blue Star Sunday MarketsThis Southtown occasion house’s weekly market is a visible deal with any time of the 12 months, however fall is when it actually shines. Count on every little thing from retro trend and handcrafted jewellery to spooky-cute artwork prints and quirky objets d’artwork. Vendor cubicles are first-come, first-served, so there’s at all times one thing new to find. We’ve discovered every little thing from robotic sculptures normal from classic cameras to a classic Yves St. Laurent leather-based jacket. Sip mimosas whereas buying, then seize a pizza from Stella Public Home.Sundays, noon-5 pm.
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Muertos FestThe Southwest’s largest Día de los Muertos celebration doubles as an artisan market. Greater than 100 distributors showcase handcrafted papel picado, candles, artwork, and conventional meals. You should definitely stroll by means of the greater than 100 ofrendas scattered throughout the Hemisfair grounds honoring beloved departed group members. Don’t miss the tribute to Falco Jiménez on October 24.Saturday, October 25, 10 am-11 pm and Sunday, October 26, noon-9 pm.
District 10 Harvest FestivalHosted by the Metropolis of San Antonio, this free annual northeast-side favourite combines small-business distributors, dwell music, and household enjoyable at Girl Hen Johnson Park. Store handmade crafts, residence décor, and seasonal items from native makers whereas having fun with meals vehicles and group performances. It’s a family-friendly alternative to help the abilities of native entrepreneurs. And sure, this 12 months, bouncy castles are again for the youngsters.Saturday, November 8, 10 am-1 pm.
Market Days at La VillitaOne of downtown’s most picturesque buying spots is much more lovely throughout autumn. Stroll the cobblestone streets of La Villita Historic Arts Village as you store for handcrafted pottery, textiles, and jewellery from San Antonio artisans and distributors, together with rotating artists in residence in collaboration with the Mexican Secretary of Tourism. Reside music and cooking demos in Maverick Plaza’s new demonstration show-kitchen spherical out the old-meets-new expertise.Saturdays, 10 am-3 pm.
