KNOWBEFORE YOU GO The Fiesta Commission and individual event organizers recommend some tips so partygoers are well-prepared for practically any Fiesta activity. Things to know include where to buy tickets, what to wear for the best experience and where to buy your festive souvenirs. Keep in mind most events are casual but some do call for more formal attire.
Tickets Fiesta admission tickets are available in advance at www.fiestasanantonio.org/
Shopping and souvenirs While the brick-and-mortar shop on Broadway Street has closed, the official Fiesta Store remains open online and offers official event merchandise alongside festive apparel and accessories. A portion of sales proceeds go to Fiesta member organizations. Shop online at https://shop.fiesta-sa.org .
What towear Fiesta attendees are urged to wear colorful outfits, including hats, shoes,
parade-event-ticket-guide or at the gate. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash and credit or debit to buy food and drink tickets, and merchandise.
flower crowns—or “coronas”—and Fiesta medal sashes . Men typically wear guayaberas, and women favor embroidered tops and dresses.
LOCAL THINGS TO DO This year’s Fiesta calendar includes a packed schedule of major events plus 13 events scheduled around North San Antonio. This list is not comprehensive.
MAJOR FIESTA EVENTS
March 31 THROUGHAPRIL 10 FIESTA CARNIVAL
1 MARCH 31 THE 19THHOLE FIESTA Festivities include food, music and backyard games as part of the Valero Texas Open. The golf tournament, now in its 100th year, raises funds for local charities. Call for details. $35-$65 5-9 p.m. The Backyard/ TPC San Antonio, 23808 Resort Parkway. 210-345-3842. valerotexasopen.com 2 APRIL 02 THE KINGS’ CUP POLO PARTY Picture this—polo matches, drinks, a luncheon and entertainment—all to support children’s riding lessons, and the San Antonio Polo Club’s high school and Trinity University polo teams. Noon-4 p.m. $20 per person. 490 W. Specht Road. 210-310-9866. www.sanantoniopoloclub.com 3 APRIL 01 THE FIRST TEE INVITATIONAL This Texas Scramble golf event benefits First Tee of Greater San Antonio’s youth outreach efforts. 8 a.m. (shotgun start). $500 (entry fee for four-person team). Canyon Springs Golf Club, 24405 Wilderness Oak. 210-736-9592. www.firstteesanantonio.org/ fiesta
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This is a family-friendly event with various rides, food, drinks and games. 5-11 p.m. daily during Fiesta. Free (admission). Alamo- dome Parking Lot C, corner of Montana and Cherry streets. www.wadeshows.com April 01 THROUGH02 OYSTER BAKE The St. Mary’s University Alumni Association’s on-campus party comes complete with 100,000 baked or raw oysters; 30-plus bands; and children’s activities. Bands begin as early as 5:30 p.m. each day. $25-$35, free for children age 12 and under. 210-436-3324. www.oysterbake.com 01 THROUGH03 TASTE OF NEWORLEANS The San Antonio Zulu Association’s party at Sunken Garden Theater includes live jazz and blues music; Cajun and Creole food; and chil- dren’s activities. 5-11 p.m. (April 1), noon-11 p.m. (April 2), noon- 10 p.m. (April 3). $12-$15, free for children age 10 and under. 3875 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-827-2848. www.saza.org 01 THROUGH 10 FIESTADE LOS REYES ATMARKET SQUARE The Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation’s event features daily and nightly live music performances as well as vendors offering different foods and drinks. 10 a.m.-midnight daily. Free (admission). 514 W. Commerce St. www.fiestadelosreyes.com 09 KINGWILLIAMFAIR A mini-parade kicks off this event that has food and drink vendors, live music and children’s activities spread across the King William neighborhood south of downtown. $20 (fair admission for adults), free (fair admission age 12 and under), parade is free to spectators. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 122 Madison St. www.kwfair.org
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4 APRIL 06 THE FIESTAHAT CONTEST AND LUNCHEON The annual Woman’s Club of San Antonio’s event is a competition for festive hats. There is also a silent auction and a pop- up boutique. Proceeds fund scholarships. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $75. Westin North San Antonio, 9821 Colonnade Blvd. 210-732-4811. www.thewomansclubofsa.org
5 APRIL 07 TASTE OF THE NORTHSIDE This fiesta event offers live music, tastings of cuisine from over 60 restaurants and a wide variety of wines, spirits and beers. Proceeds benefit the Brighton Center. 6:30-11:30 p.m. $100 (includes food, drinks, parking). Dominion Country Club, 1 Dominion Drive. 210- 826-4492. www.brightonsa.org/ taste/taste-2022
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