10 Best Festivals in San Antonio

When it comes to the best festivals, San Antonio gives the rest of Texas a run for its money. The Alamo City is in a league of its own thanks to its scintillating street parties, deeply rooted community celebrations, and costume-filled carnivals.

Dance to mariachi music, sample farm-fresh strawberries, immerse yourself in Tex-Mex art, or be a part of a real-life rodeo (rhinestones and all). San Antonio’s festivals truly deliver. Read our guide to find out more.

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1. Fiesta San Antonio

A city-wide spectacular that unites and delights

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 历史, 照片, 餐饮, 经济

Held annually in April, Fiesta San Antonio is a flagship event that pays homage to the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto – both of which led to the Texas liberation from Mexico in the early 19th century. Dating back to 1891, this show-stopping spectacle is awash with colour and culture thanks to its multiple parades and illuminated carnival.

Across 10 energetic and immersive days, you’ll learn what makes this Bexar County city the icon that it is by attending multiple events on the festival calendar. Visit the flower show at Woodward Mansion, stop by the Texas Corvette Car Show, or tantalise your tastebuds at Pickles y Sombreros.

地址： Travis Park, 301 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA. Plus, other locations around the city. Check the official Fiesta San Antonio website for further information.

2. San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Have yourself a real Western adventure in Southern Texas

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 历史, 照片, 冒险, 与众不同

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo attracts more than 1.3 million visitors annually. Across 18 days in February, you’ll be a part of all the high-octane action including bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, and mutton busting.

This Alamo City tradition is as authentic as it gets thanks to a roster of events like the junior livestock auction, shoot-out competition, and charreada (a Mexican roping and riding contest). There’s plenty of food and country music too (think Dwight Yoakam, Ryan Bingham, and Lady Antebellum).

地址： AT&T Centre, 723 AT&T Centre Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78219, USA

3. Tasting Texas Wine & Food Festival

Food and drink even the gods would envy

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 购物者, 照片, 经济, 豪华

Celebrating the best gastronomy the Lone Star State has to offer – the Tasting Texas Wine & Food Festival is a San Antonio stalwart that serves up four days of sensual delights in historic city centre. A partnership between Culinaria and the James Beard Foundation, the event showcases established and burgeoning culinary talent from Texas, Mexico, and beyond.

Wander through the Culinary Market and sample an eclectic array of cuisine from more than 100 award-winning chefs. Later on, enjoy a top-shelf tequila on the banks of the San Antonio River or a live cooking demonstration.

地址： Multiple sites across San Antonio. Check the official Tasting Texas Wine & Food Festival website for further information.

4. Jazz’SAlive Festival

A weekend of jazz music out on the lawn

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 照片, 餐饮, 夜生活

Every year, San Antonio’s official jazz music festival, Jazz’SAlive, takes place in the leafy expanse of Travis Park or Hemisfair Park. The main stage plays host to world-renowned and Grammy-winning artists such as John Scofield, Mike Sailors, Kandace Springs, and Katchie Cartwright.

Buy yourself a single-day ticket or splash out on a VIP Experience Package that includes a private table, premium seating, complimentary drinks, and a chef-prepared meal. You can also partake in jazz workshops, watch jam sessions, or sample tasty bites from the on-site food trucks.

地址： Travis Park or Hemisfair Park, San Antonio. Check the official Jazz’SAlive Festival website for further information.

5. Poteet Strawberry Festival

Big, red, and always juicy!

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 购物者, 照片, 餐饮, 与众不同

Dating back to the 1940s, San Antonio’s Poteet Strawberry Festival has metamorphosed from a small-time gathering of WWII veterans to a cultural extravaganza. Attracting over 100,000 attendees in April every year, the event features a carnival, rodeo, gunslingers, and – you guessed it – all things strawberry.

Try tasty treats made from the beloved sweet red berry, like chocolate-dipped strawberries and strawberry jam. Take in a magic show, watch the parade, or enjoy toe-tapping live music on one of the ground’s 14 stages.

地址： Poteet, TX 78065, USA

6. Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival

Don your best tartan for a day with the Scots

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 历史, 照片, 餐饮, 与众不同

Every year, the San Antonio Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival hosts over 30 Scottish clans. You’re invited to watch age-old traditions and athletic competitions including Highland dancing, bagpipe blowing, hammer throwing, stone putting, sheaf tossing, and caber tossing.

Learn about the fascinating heritage of each clan before tucking into iconic Scottish foodstuffs including haggis (a savoury pudding made with sheep’s pluck and onions.) Watch sheepherding trials and Scottish cooking demonstrations before getting your groove on to live Celtic rock.

地址： Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Road, San Antonio, TX 78023, USA

7. Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival

Artistic storytelling at its finest

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 照片

Billed as the most prominent arts festival in southern Texas, the Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival is a celebration of visionary creativity and impassioned community activism. Here, fine art, music, theatre, and film mix with poetry, installations, and digital displays.

Taking place every October or November, the festival is helmed by Luminaria: a not-for-profit arts organisation committed to the proliferation of the arts across Alamo City. Watch a dance recital, browse gallery collections, or be inspired by local and national artists whose stories transform streets and event spaces.

地址： Previously, the festival has been held at the Tobin Centre for The Performing Arts, Hemisfair Park, and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Centre in San Antonio. Check the official Luminaria Contemporary Arts website for further information.

8. Fiesta Noche del Rio

A scintillating showcase of music, dancing, and costumes

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 历史, 照片, 与众不同

The oldest outdoor performance in America, Fiesta Noche del Rio is an effervescent celebration of San Antonio’s cultural roots with a focus on its rich Hispanic heritage. Taking place annually at the open-air Arneson River Theatre on the San Antonio River Walk, you’ll delight in song and dance performances from Mexico, Argentina, Spain, California, and Texas.

A riot of Latin energy, the show consists of 2 acts where you’ll witness the magic of the tango, bachata, salsa, and cha-cha, all to raise money for local children’s charities. The costumes are vibrant, the colours are loud, and the flamenco guitar is soul-stirring.

地址： Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

9. Diwali San Antonio

A dazzling display of illuminations

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 历史, 照片, 夜生活, 与众不同

Taking place in November each year, Diwali San Antonio is a free, fun-filled event that coincides with one of the most significant religious festivals in India. Also known as The Festival of Lights, Diwali is a powerful symbol of knowledge transcending ignorance, light eclipsing darkness, and good overcoming evil.

Shop the India Bazaar, join a Bollywood dance party, have your hands adorned with henna, or explore the Illumination Maze. After sampling Indian delicacies, watch 2000 floating diyas as they’re released into the river, followed by a brilliantly glittery fireworks display.

地址： Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA and Hemisfair Park, 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

10. Ford Mariachi Festival

A traditional taste of Mexico in the heart of San Antonio

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 历史, 照片, 与众不同

Every April, San Antonio springs to life when the three-day Ford Mariachi Festival cruises into town. Free to all, this Latin spectacular features Folklorico dancers, live mariachi bands, and boatloads of performers that sail along the River Walk.

Sip a margherita and watch children and teens from local high schools perform mariachi music in vibrant traditional costume. The festival features delicious food, photo booths with fun-filled props, and plenty of singing and dancing.

地址： San Antonio River Walk, 849 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

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