Best of SA in June

41st Annual Texas Folklife Festival

June 8-10, 2012

Join in the celebration of all things Texas at the Texas Folklife Festival. Hosted at The Institute of Texan Cultures, this three-day cultural extravaganza brings more than 40 ethnic groups together in one place to showcase their authentic food, traditional music and dance and authentic crafts. Come celebrate your heritage and share in a Texas tradition.  Experience the delicious cuisine, traditional dances,fine-crafted keepsakes, storytelling and music of more than 40 ethnic groups at the biggest three-day cultural celebration in Texas.

The Institute of Texan Cultures is located in HemisFair Park, a short walk from the Alamo and the River Walk.

Institute of Texan Cultures
UTSA HemisFair Park Campus
801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.

Some video images from past Folklife Festivals

Festival Dates and Hours

Friday, June 8                 5 - 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 9            11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday, June 10             12 - 7 p.m.

Festival Ticket Pricing

Adult (13 plus)  $10 in advance*     $12 at the gate
Child (6-12)      $5 in advance*         $5 at the gate
Children 5 and under are FREE
Group sales  20 adult tickets in advance only for $8 each.

Advance tickets also available at HEB Stores, Ft. Sam Houston, Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB and the ITC museum store.
*There may be convenience fees for advance purchase at some locations and online.

Click on these links below for lots more information, maps and tips for your visit to the Festival

Schedule of performances
Festival Menu
General Info
Visitor guide (map)
Via Bus park and ride service to the grounds

Teri Blaschke is the RV Park operator of family owned HiddenValley RV Park in San Antonio, TX and writer of the park blog “A Little Piece of Country in San Antonio.” Teri contributes to various other blogs with a focus on either travel or social media and how it relates to the outdoor hospitality industry but her passion is serving the RV travel community by providing a memorable RV camping experience and growing the Hidden Valley RV family.  Connect with Teri on Google+, Facebook and Twitter@HiddenValleyRV