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Texas Folklife Festival| Thursday, June 9 | 5 - 11 p.m. | |
| Friday, June 10 | 5 - 11 p.m. | |
| Saturday, June 11 | Noon - 11 p.m. | |
| Sunday, June 12 | Noon - 9 p.m. |
Location
The Texas Folklife Festival is held in downtown San Antonio at the Institute of Texan Cultures' 22-acre campus located at the corner of Bowie Street and Durango Boulevard in HemisFair Park.
Tickets
Advance
Take advantage of $2 off adult admission tickets! Beginning May 1-June 1, $8 tickets for adults (13+) and $4 children's tickets may be purchased one of five ways:
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texasfolklifefestival.org | |
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210.458.2259 | |
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Area H-E-B stores | |
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The Sam Houston Club (Building 1395) at Fort Sam Houston, and at the Information, Tickets and Tours Offices at Lackland and Randolph AFB | |
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Texas Folklife Festival, 801 S. Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205-3296 |
A four-day wristband for $25 is only available online at texasfolklifefestival.org.
At the Gate
$10 for adults (13+)
$4 for children (6-12)
Children under the age of 6 are always FREE.
A single admission ticket is valid for the entire day. If you choose to leave the grounds and return later in the day, please be sure to have your hand stamped at the gate.
Group Discounts
Gather a group of friends from work, the neighborhood, church or an organization and enjoy a group discount on tickets! For more information on group discounts, please call 210.458.2259.Institute of Texan Cultures
A ticket to the Texas Folklife Festival also includes admission to the Institute of Texan Cultures, one of the three University of Texas at San Antonio campuses.
The Institute of Texan Cultures is open Tuesday through Saturday,
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.
The Institute is closed every Monday, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Please note that, in preparation for the Texas Folklife Festival, the Institute will be closed Tuesday, June 7, and Wednesday, June 8. The hours of operation for the remaining week will correspond to the Texas Folklife Festival's operating hours.
Food and Beverages
The Texas Folklife Festival proudly features more than 150 authentic foods from around the world. These delicious foods and beverages are purchased by coupon only and the sales support the state's many ethnic cultures.
The Festival respectfully requests that all visitors please refrain from bringing ice chests, pets, bicycles and alcoholic beverages onto the event grounds.
Coupons
Food and beverage coupons, valued at 50¢ each, are available at more than 10 locations throughout the Festival grounds. For your convenience, select booths will accept payment with Visa, MasterCard or Discover with a $20 minimum purchase.
Texas Crafts Market
Artisans from across the state display and sell their work that includes home décor, artwork, jewelry and so much more.
Entertainment
The Festival has 10 entertainment stages located throughout the grounds, each featuring a wide variety of ethnic and cultural entertainment for the entire family.
Click here for more information on entertainment.
Personal/Business Checks
We apologize, but are not able to accept checks for payment of admission tickets or food and beverage coupons.
ATMs
For your convenience, there is one ATM located on the Festival grounds as well as one ATM on the main exhibit floor of the ITC building.
Refunds
The Festival is unable to provide refunds for admission tickets or unused coupons.
Inclement Weather/Rain
The Texas Folklife Festival will be open to the public rain or shine.
VIA Park-and-Ride
For your convenience, VIA Park-and-Ride services are available from various locations throughout the city and a VIA shuttle bus that makes many stops at hotels throughout the downtown area. For specific information about bus schedules and locations, call VIA Metropolitan Transit at 210.362.2020 or visit their website at viainfo.net.
Parking
There are various parking lots located within a short walking distance of the Texas Folklife Festival. However, there is very limited access to handicapped parking and it is recommended that those in need consider VIATrans as a more useful and convenient option.
Vendors
For information on how to participate in the Texas Folklife Festival, please click here.
Hotels
For out-of-town visitors, or locals who want to enjoy a weekend downtown, please click here for a complete list of the Texas Folklife Festivals' recommended hotels.
For more information, please call the Texas Folklife Festival Information Hotline at 210.458.2390.
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