About Cornyval: In the 1960's, Cornyval began as a means to benefit Helotes non-profit organizations. The festival takes places at the Helotes festival grounds.
The grounds are located on Leslie Road just off of Bandera Road (North of Loop 1604) across from the entry to O'Connor High School. Helotes is just right outside San Antonio.
Cornyval is a four day festival, consisting of over 60 food and craft booths, three days of rodeo events, a terrific parade, a family fun area and a full carnival. The festival proceeds help charities in Helotes and fund scholarships for the Miss Helotes Scholarship Pageant.
2008 Cornyval: Cornyval takes place from Thursday, May 1, 2008 through Sunday, May 4, 2008.
Thursday Cornyval Events
- Grounds Open: 5:00pm
- Front Gate: Free Admission
- Wear a pink shirt in support of breast cancer awareness.
- Carnival: 6:00pm-10:00pm, $15 armband
- Stage 1: 7:00pm-11:00pm - Kenny Orts & The Fender Benders
- Family Area: Pony rides, arts and crafts, and more.
- Rodeo: $7.00 admission, 8:00pm - PRCA Rodeo
- Grounds Close: 11:00pm
Friday Cornyval Events:
- Grounds Open: 5:00pm
- Front Gate: $6 (Adults), Free (Kids Under 12)
- Carnival: 5:00pm-Midnight, $1 rides from 1-5pm
- Stage 1: 8:00pm-12midnight - Jim Byrom
- Family Area: Pony rides, arts and crafts, and more.
- Rodeo: $7.00 admission, 8:00pm - PRCA Rodeo
- Grounds Close: Midnight
Saturday Cornyval Events:
- Grounds Open: Noon
- Front Gate: $6 (Adults), Free (Kids Under 12)
- Carnival: Noon-Midnight, 2-for-1 rides from 1-5pm
- Stage 1:
12:30pm-3:30pm - Mick Hernandez & The Texas Silverados
12:30pm-2:30pm - Fire on the Mountain Cloggers
4:00pm-8:00pm - The Toman Brothers
9:00pm-1:00am - Dale Watson - Stage 2: 12:3pm-3:45pm - Lone Star Pickerz
- Family Area: Dodge Rodeo Interactive Trailer, pony rides, chicken bingo, mechanical bull rides, corn eating contest and much more.
- Rodeo: $7.00 admission, 8:00pm - PRCA Rodeo
- Grounds Close: 1:00am
Sunday Cornyval Events:
- Grounds Open: Noon
- Front Gate: Free Admission
- Carnival: Noon-6:00pm, $15 armband from 1-5pm
- Stage 2:
1:00pm-2:00pm - Laurie King Band
2:30pm-3:30pm - Jerry Wise
4:00pm-5:00pm - The Museum - Family Area: Dodge Rodeo Interactive Trailer, chicken bingo, mechanical bull rides, HEB catfishing for kids and much more.
- Grounds Close: 6:00pm
Cornyval Parade: The parade starts 9:30am Saturday, May 3rd. The parade begios in old downtown Helotes and proceed down the southbound lane of Bandera Road to Leslie Road and onto the Cornyval Grounds.
Contact Diane Wootton, Parade Coordinator, at (210) 695-3320 to receive a parade entry packet.
Cornyval Vendor Information: If you are interested in receiving a vendor booth application, please call (210) 695-2103 and leave a message.
In your message, includeyour name, organization, what you're wishing to sell, address and phone number. For more information, log on to the Cornyval website.