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Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Show
5/23/2008 - 5/26/2008
Free Arts and Crafts Show in River Extension - near Chamber of Commerce! Applications for the Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Show are due by April 23,2008. Get the Application here.
Where: River Extension
Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
Participation Info: To participate as a vendor - $280. 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.
 
July 4th Arts & Crafts Show
7/4/2008 - 7/7/2008
A perfect setting for unique shopping--the banks of the San Antonio River. Local & regional artists, craftsmen & jewelers offer various gift items for that special someone. Applications for the 4th of July Arts & Crafts Show are due by June 4, 2008. Get the Vendor Application here.
When: Fourth of July weekend
Where: River Extension
Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
Participation Info: To participate as a vendor - $280. 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.
 
FORD Canoe Challenge
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Over 90 canoe teams compete in the FORD Canoe Challenge…local celebrities, city officials, Corporate teams and Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts compete in timed heats. The race begins at the Chamber of Commerce, heads east through and around the Convention Center Lagoon, through the River Center Mall Lagoon and ending back at the Chamber of Commerce.

Corporate FORD Canoe Challenge Registration Form

Scout Registration Form

Where: Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
Participation Info: Corporate and Celebrity Teams can vie for the title of Canoe Champion!
 
Labor Day Arts & Crafts
8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008
Located along the River Walk Extension near the Chamber of Commerce, this Arts & Crafts Show displays some of the most unique hand made merchandise available anywhere. Whether it's jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you can get a head start on your holiday shopping. 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 wardrobe or home. Vendor applications for this show are due by July 30, 2008.

Get the Vendor Application here.

When: Labor Day Weekend
Where: River Walk Extension
Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
Participation Info: To participate as a vendor - $280. 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.
 
DOS EQUIS Pachanga Del Rio
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Ticket holders enjoy sampling culinary offerings from 20 participating River Walk establishments from 6:15pm until 8:30pm. Then, all party-goers are encouraged to go to to the Post-Party @ The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum located @ 318 E. Houston Street (9pm-11pm) where drawings will be conducting throughout the evening for great prizes and live music will top off Pachanga del Rio, "The Taste of the River Walk." Tickets available through the Paseo del Rio Association Offices. Tickets are now on sale............. You may purchase tickets Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm by calling 210-227-4262 or @ 110 Broadway Suite 500. Tickets may be purchased Sept. 11 after 4pm @ the Rivercenter Mall Lagoon @ 849 E. Commerce unitl 6:45 pm for $25.00.
When: Thursday
Where: Along the River
Admission: Ticket prices - $20 before, $25 day of event
Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
 
Fall Arts & Crafts Show
10/3/2008 - 10/5/2008
Located along the River Walk Extension near the Chamber of Commerce, this Arts & Crafts Show displays some of the most unique hand made merchandise available anywhere. Whether it's jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you can catch up on your holiday shopping. 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. Vendor applications for this show are due by September 15, 2008.

Get the Vendor Application here.

Where: River Extension
Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
Participation Info: To participate as a vendor - $280. 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.
 
FORD Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 28, 2008
At 7:00 p.m. on the Friday following Thanksgiving, the switch is thrown and approximately 122,000 twinkling lights form a magical canopy over San Antonio's River Walk. The lights shine brightly every evening through January 1. The lighting ceremony is the official kickoff to the Paseo Del Rio Holiday Festivities. It's a Texas-size celebration that's Pure San Antonio! Tickets are sold through the Paseo Del Rio Association at (210) 227-4262. For over 20 years, the spectacular one-hour parade along San Antonio's River Walk features decorated, illuminated floats with celebrities, bands and lavishly-costumed participants. The theme for the parade is a Theatrical Christmas. Over 150,000 people will gather along the River Walk to watch the spectacle live along the parade route. Millions more will join in the fun watching the television broadcast. Reserved seating is available along the parade route. Tickets will not go on sale until September 15, 2008 for this event.
When: Begins at 7:00 pm
Where: Along the River Walk
Admission: $10,$15,$18,$20 & $25
Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210/227-4262
Fax: 210/212-7602
 
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
12/5/2008 - 12/7/2008
A perfect setting for unique holiday shopping-the banks of the San Antonio River Walk. Local and regional artists, craftsmen, and jewelers offer holiday gift items for that special someone. Located along the River Walk Extension near the Chamber of Commerce, this Arts & Crafts Show displays some of the most unique hand made merchandise available anywhere. Whether it's jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you can finalize your holiday shopping. 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. Vendor applications for this show are due by November 1, 2008. Applications are du Get the Vendor Application here.
When: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: The River Walk
Contact: Events Director
Phone: (210) 227-4262 x 104
Fax: (210) 212-7602
Participation Info: To participate as a vendor - $280. 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.
 
FORD Fiesta de las Luminarias
12/5/2008 - 12/21/2008
Experience the Holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 6,000 luminarias. Warmly glowing candles in sand filled bags line the walkways to symbolically mark the "lighting of the way" for Holy Family. This centuries old tradition begins at dusk Friday, Saturday & Sunday only.
Contact: Events Director
 
 
 
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Upcoming River Walk Events
May 23-26
Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Show

July 4-7
July 4th Arts & Crafts Show

August 16
FORD Canoe Challenge

August 29 - September 1
Labor Day Arts & Crafts

September 11
DOS EQUIS Pachanga Del Rio

October 3-5
Fall Arts & Crafts Show

November 28
FORD Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony

December 5-21
FORD Fiesta de las Luminarias

December 5-7
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show

110 Broadway, Suite 500 San Antonio, TX. 78205
Phone: (210)227-4262 Fax: (210) 212-7602
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