Essentially the most anticipated occasion of the 12 months is again with 11 days of infinite meals, music, dancing, procuring and festivals — all of which assist fund a wide range of charities all through San Antonio.
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Household
Fiesta Carnival
Hours fluctuate, April 18-28, Alamodome Parking Lot C
The downtown carnival is again with rides, meals, video games and enjoyable prizes.
Fiesta de Los Niños
10 a.m. to six p.m. April 20, San Antonio Museum of Science and Expertise
Discover future applied sciences on the museum. This occasion will embody free rides, science-centered actions and video video games.
UTSA Fiesta Arts Honest
Hours fluctuate, April 20-21, UTSA SW Campus
The UTSA Alumni Affiliation presents up to date paintings from artists throughout the US, together with dwell music and Fiesta meals favorites.
Mission Attain Flotilla Fiesta
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21, Acequia Park
Convey the Fiesta enjoyable onto the water by kayaking with the San Antonio River Basis.
Fiesta de La Familia
Midday to eight p.m April 21, St. Gregory Catholic Church
This family-oriented occasion will embody rides, video games, meals, music and enjoyable for all ages.
Ford Mariachi Pageant
6-8:30 p.m. April 23-25, San Antonio River Stroll
Six boats of native highschool and faculty mariachi bands will play their manner down the San Antonio River Stroll. The competition can even embody folklorico dancers entertaining the crowds.
Fiesta San Fernando
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26-27, San Fernando Cathedral
Get pleasure from dwell leisure, family-cooked meals, and humanities and crafts, whereas additionally having fun with an excellent view of the parades.
Fredstock
2-10 p.m. April 26, San Antonio School, Jean Longwith Radio Tv Movie Constructing
In assist of the music program on the San Antonio School, musicians from round San Antonio will likely be performing, together with native procuring and meals distributors.
Pageant de Animales
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 27-28, San Antonio Zoo
Be part of the animals of the San Antonio Zoo, and study conservation and tradition. This wild competition can even embody dwell music all through the park, meals native to South and Central America, and specialty cocktails.
Pageant de Cascarones
1-8 p.m. April 28, Texas A&M College-San Antonio
Nothing says Fiesta just like the cracking of cascarones. Convey the entire household to take pleasure in dwell music, video games, meals and extra.
Meals Favorites
Style of the Republic
5-9 p.m. April 18, Jack Guenther Pavilion on the Briscoe
Kick off Fiesta with the style of six Texas areas curated by chef Brian West. Every area is paired with a wine.
Brighton’s Heart Style of the Northside
6-11 p.m. April 18, SSFCU Occasion Heart
Attendees will be capable to strive meals from greater than 25 eating places whereas sipping on upscale cocktail and beer alternatives.
Fiesta Oyster Bake
Hours fluctuate, April 19-20, St. Mary’s College
An oyster lover’s dream with greater than 100,000 oysters served baked, fried and uncooked. There additionally will likely be dwell music, loads of drinks and, in fact, the beloved hen on a stick.
A Style of New Oreleans
Hours fluctuate, April 19-21, Sunken Backyard Theater at Brackenridge Park
Really feel as in case you are strolling down the cobblestone streets of New Orleans with jazz music and New Orleans-style cooking. Get pleasure from shrimp creole, gumbo, etouffee, recent crawfish and alligator. End off the night time of savory meals with a candy beignet.
Champagne and Diamonds Brunch
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 21, Rosenberg Skyroom at UIW
We have now all heard the saying, “Diamonds are a woman’s finest good friend,” however this occasion brings a complete new which means to the phrase by including a brunch buffet, an open bar and the prospect to win a 1-carat diamond — all whereas serving to fund scholarships for San Antonio college students.
The Chili Queens Chili Prepare dinner-Off
3-8 p.m. April 21, Bonham Change
A historic occasion with an unconventional twist — cheesy queens and chili samples. What makes this cook-off totally different from the remaining is that the contestants not solely should serve the tastiest chili, however in addition they should be sporting a cheesy outfit that can make the group cringe.
A Night time in Previous San Antonio
5:30-10:30 p.m. April 23-26, Villita Historic Arts Village
Have fun town’s various meals heritage with greater than 165 cubicles of meals, drinks and souvenirs.
Late-night enjoyable
Midnight within the Backyard of Good and Evil, a Masquerade Ball Extravaganza
7-11 p.m. April 20, Doseum
An evening of disguise with festive outfits, dancing, meals and costumes.
Fiesta Cornyation
7 p.m. and 10 p.m. April 23-25, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
An occasion that lightens the chaos of the world with comedy. This group of volunteers could have you laughing the night time away with sketches on native and international leaders, occasions, locations and popular culture.
Fiesta Gartenfest
4 p.m. to midnight April 24-26, Beethoven Halle und Garten
There isn’t a higher approach to occasion than with chilly mugs of beer, potato pancakes and bratwurst.
All-American Canteen
6:30-10:30 p.m. April 25, Aggie Park
Step into the Forties and dance the night time away with the Sentimental Journey Orchestra. Prizes will likely be given to these with essentially the most genuine WWII uniform and Forties vogue.