Schedule for the 2009 Fiesta San Antonio Carnival

Overview

After a tumultuous year in 2008 in which there was a fatal shooting at the carnival, the city and Fiesta Commission have vowed to clean things up.

With increased security provided by the SAPD, Wade Shows is putting on what could arguably be their best show yet.

The new Midway will feature live circus acts such as highwire performances and a main stage with plenty of musical acts.

All proceeds from the carnivals will go to the Fiesta San Antonio Commission to support it's yearly activities.

Location

This year's carnival will be held at:
Alamodome Parking Lot C
100 Montana

Admission and Prices

Admission to the carnival is free, though the fun and games are not. Here is a breakdown of the prices:

Unlimited ride wristbands:
Monday-Thursday, $18
Sat. & Sun., $20

There is also an online special for weekday wristbands that gives you a $14 price tag for weekdays, with a weekend upgrade available for $2 more. There is also a $1 surcharge per band, which is still a discount off the regular price.

Schedule

This year's Carnival will begin on April 15th and go through April 26th. Here is the daily schedule:

April 15: 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
April 16: 5-10 p.m.
April 17: 4 p.m.-midnight
April 18: 11 a.m.-midnight
April 19: noon-10 p.m.
April 20: 5-10 p.m.
April 21: 5-10 p.m.
April 22: 5-10 p.m.
April 23: 5-10 p.m.
April 24: 10 a.m.-midnight
April 24: 10 a.m.-midnight
April 26: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Main Stage Concerts Week 1

Friday April 17
8:00 - 8:45 Groupo Inizzio (tejano)
9:00 – 9:45 Los Kaballeros (norteno)
10:00 – 11:00 Los Marineros (norteno)

Saturday April 18
8:00 - 8:45 Los Traficantes de SLP (norteno)
9:00 – 9:45 Los Potrillos De Chihuahua (norteno)
10:00 – 11:00 Los Monarcas de SLP (norteno)

Sunday April 19
6:00 - 7:15 Fantacia Musical (Duranguence)
7:30 – 8:45 Los LLanros de Ojinaga (norteno)
9:00 – 10:00 Arranke Musical (Duranguence)

Main Stage Week Two

Monday April 20
8:00 – 10:00 Grupo Pasion (cumbia)

Tuesday April 21
8:00 – 10:00 Grupo Inizzio (tejano)

Wednesday April 22
8:00 – 10:00 Rey Avila (norteno)

Thursday April 23
7:00 - 8:20 Esclavo (cumbia)
8:30 - 10:00 Los Kaballeros (norteno)

Friday April 24
6:45 - 7:45 Hilda Mendoza Acompanada (del Mariachi Nuevo Jalisco)
8:00 - 9:90 Grupo Pasion (cumbia)
9:45 – 11:00 Los Pescadores Del Rio Conchos (norteno)

Saturday April 25
8:00 - 8:45 Escalvo (cumbia)
9:00 – 9:45 La Calma (tejano)
10:00 – 11:00 Los Portillos de Chihuahua (norteno)

Sunday April 26
6:30 - 8:00 Rey Avila (norteno)
Los Pescadores8:30 – 10:00 Loa Nortenitos De Ojinaga (norteno)

Rides

There will be over 40 rides at this year's carnival. Some are for children only like the Inflatable Bounce. Then there are others like the Mega Drop that are clearly for adults only.

The Wade Shows official Fiesta website has a printer-friendly overview of rides and height and/or special requirements.