About Fiesta Arts Fair: Fiesta Arts Fair is one of the official "kick-off" events of Fiesta® San Antonio. This two-day art festival features over 120 top artists, a Children's Art Garden, live music and great food.
Since 1973, the event has drawn artists from around the area and the nation. The artists' work is selected by a juried panel. In February 2008, the Fiesta Arts Fair was named one of America's Top Ten Art Fairs and Festivals (#7) by the national magazine, American Style.
Who Benefits: All proceeds benefit programs and classes of The Southwest School of Art & Craft.
The fair takes place at the Southwest School campus. The school is located at 300 Augusta at the intersection of Augusta and Navarro Streets, across from the public library in downtown San Antonio.
Directions and parking map can be found on the Southwest School website.
Children's Art Garden: Professional artists-teachers will help children through a variety of art projects, including making Fiesta medals, Fiesta eggs, stained glass sun catchers and much more.
Children will have the opportunity to work with paint, clay, beads and a variety of other types of artforms at the Fiesta Arts Fair.
Fiesta Arts Fair Entertainment: The fair takes place the first Saturday and Sunday of Fiesta. There are two stages of live music throughout the two-day event. The festival features music from a variety of genres, including jazz, honky tonk, blues, acoustic guitar and more.
- Saturday, April 19th - 10:00am-6:00pm
- Sunday, April 20th - 11:00am-6:00pm
- Entertainment Lineup
Fiesta Arts Fair Food: The fair offers fajitas, gorditas and a variety of other Mexican favorites, as well as margaritas, soft drinks and delectable desserts.
Fiesta Arts Fair Admission:
- Adult: $6
- Two-day pass: $10
- Children 5-12: $3
- Children under 5: FREE with adult
Fiesta Arts Fair Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for children's activities, admissions, coupon sales and much more. Please visit the Southwest School website to learn how to volunteer at the fair.
Contact Fiesta Arts Fair: For more information about the Fiesta Arts Fair, please contact the Southwest School of Art & Craft by phone at (210) 224-1848 or email at information@swschool.org.