Upcoming Events
Pearl's Month of Love
Date: February 2, 2012 1:40PM - February 29, 2012 1:40PM
With a variety of thoughtful and unique gifts from local San Antonio businesses and the finest restaurant selection that San Antonio has to offer, Pearl's holiday promotion invites guests to explore romantic gifts and delicious bites with your special someone. Support local and shop Pearl this February.
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The 34th Annual CineFestival
Date: February 25, 2012 7:00PM - March 3, 2012 7:00PM
CineFestival en San Antonio, the nation’s original and longest-running Latino film festival, will celebrate its 34th anniversary celebration February 25-March 3, 2012 at the historic Guadalupe Theater in San Antonio, Texas. This year, the festival expands from four days to eight days of national and international film screenings.
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Third Annual Paella Challenge at Pearl
Date: March 11, 2012 Time: 11:00AM - 4:00AM
The 3rd Annual Corona Paella Challenge hosted by La Gloria¹s Chef Johnny Hernandez returns to Pearl Sunday, March 11, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Guests will be invited to enjoy paella prepared by top chefs from across the country and Latin America. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Culinary Institute America-San Antonio and The Educational Foundation of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Tickets to the event are $50 pre-sale. Admission for children under 12 years of age is $25. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.culinariasa.org/wine-festival/main/tickets.php and the day-of at Pearl.
Murphy's Pub Crawl
Date: March 15, 2012 Time: 5:30PM - 10:00PM
Turn happy hour into a happy night at the Paseo del Rio Association's annual Murphy's Pub Crawl. Participants will "crawl" from bar to bar on the River Walk enjoying free cover, front of the line entry and food and drink specials all night!
More information to come!
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Tickets will be $20 and include FREE Cover, Front of the Line entry, Drink Specials and a commemorative t-shirt. Tickets go on sale February 27th.
Murphy's St. Patrick's Day River Parade & Festival
Date: March 16, 2012 6:00PM - March 17, 2012 6:00PM
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
A family-friendly festival of music, food and fun! Floats release 110 pounds of environmentally friendly green dye into the San Antonio River. The event transforms the 2.5 mile river into a miniature Emerald Isle where a proclamation is read, temporarily re-naming the river "The River Shannon".
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Ford Children's Festival
Date: April 21, 2012 Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
The only Children’s event on the River Walk during FIESTA week! Join us for a family-friendly festival with live entertainment, mascots, face painting, moon bounce, games, and more!
Ford Mariachi Festival
Date: April 24, 2012 7:00PM - April 27, 2012 10:00PM
Local middle school and high school Mariachi Bands perform on floating barges along the River Walk during FIESTA from 7-8pm and 8:30-9:30pm. Free to the public.
FIESTA Arts and Crafts Show
Date: April 27, 2012 11:00AM - April 29, 2012 11:00PM
Some of the most unique handmade merchandise available anywhere. Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for!
Military River Parade- Here's to our Heroes
Date: May 19, 2012 Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM
A River Parade dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces. A NEW River Walk Event.
Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Show
Date: May 25, 2012 10:00AM - May 28, 2012 11:00PM
Some of the most unique handmade merchandise available anywhere. Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for!
July 4th Arts & Crafts Show
Date: June 29, 2012 11:00AM - July 2, 2012 11:00PM
Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden.
Ford Canoe Challenge
Date: August 4, 2012 Time: 7:00AM - 11:00AM
Local celebrities, city officials, corporate teams and Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts compete in timed heats.
Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show
Date: August 31, 2012 11:00AM - September 3, 2012 11:00PM
Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden.
Event Sponsors
To participate as a vendor - $300. Only handmade items created by the vendor themselves will be permitted. Photos are required of the items before approval as well as photos of the vendor in the process of creating their items.
Click HERE for a Vendor Application.
Dos XX Taste of the River Walk
Date: September 12, 2012 6:00PM - September 13, 2012 11:00PM
Ticket holders enjoy sampling culinary offerings from participating River Walk establishments, over a 2-day period. Limited tickets available. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT.
Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Date: October 5, 2012 11:00AM - October 7, 2012 11:00PM
Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for!
Event Sponsors
To participate as a vendor - $300. Only handmade items created by the vendor themselves will be permitted. Photos are required of the items before approval as well as photos of the vendor in the process of creating their items.
Click HERE for a Vendor Application
River Walk Lucky Duck Race
Date: October 7, 2012 Time: 3:00PM - 8:00PM
20,000 Rubber Ducks will race down the San Antonio River! Only $5 to adopt a duck! Proceeds benefit Haven for Hope and the Paseo del Rio Association!
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Bud Light Coffins on Parade
Date: October 27, 2012 Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
You do not want to miss this famous Halloween spectacle. Imagine floating coffins in barges traveling along the San Antonio River!
Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony
Date: November 23, 2012 Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
For over 30 years, this spectacular one-hour parade along San Antonio's River Walk has featured illuminated floats with celebrities, bands and lavishly-costumed participants. The parade goes on RAIN OR SHINE.
Ford Caroling Nights with Santa
Date: November 29, 2012 6:00PM - December 2, 2012 9:00PM
Enjoy a magical evening on the River Walk with Luminarias, Christmas Lights and Carolers singing to everyone. Bring your camera and take a picture with Santa on a decorated river barge.
Ford Holiday Boat Caroling
Date: November 30, 2012 6:30PM - December 23, 2012 9:30PM
Joyous caroling fills the evening air along the San Antonio River Walk as more than 185 school, church, company, and civic choral groups ring in the holidays by singing traditional carols on cruising boats.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Date: December 7, 2012 11:00AM - December 9, 2012 11:00PM
Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden.
Event Sponsors
To participate as a vendor - $300. Only handmade items created by the vendor themselves will be permitted. Photos are required of the items before approval as well as photos of the vendor in the process of creating their items. Click here for a Vendor Application.
Free to the public.












































