July 4th Arts & Crafts Show 7/3/2009 - 7/6/2009
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, 2009. Get the Vendor Application here. |
When: Fourth of July weekend
Where: River Extension
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Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
Participation Info: 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.
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
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. (7am-11am).
Corporate FORD Canoe Challenge Registration Form
Scout Registration Form
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Where: Chamber of Commerce
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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!
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9/4/2009 - 9/7/2009
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, 2009.
Get the Vendor Application here.
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When: Labor Day Weekend
Where: River Walk Extension
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Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
Participation Info: 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.
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DOS EQUIS Pachanga del Rio Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ticket holders enjoy sampling culinary offerings from 20 participating River Walk establishments from 5:00pm until 8:30pm. Then, all party-goers are encouraged to go to the Post-Party @ The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum located @ 318 E. Houston Street (8:45pm-11pm) where drawings will be conducted 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 will go on sale after June 15, 2009 |
When: Thursday
Where: Along the River
Admission: Ticket prices - $25 before, $30 day of event
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Contact: Project Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
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10/9/2009 - 10/11/2009
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, 2009.
Get the Vendor Application here.
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Where: River Extension
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Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
Participation Info: 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.
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Coffins on Parade
10/31/2009
On Saturday, October 31, 2009, from 7-9 PM, the San Antonio River Walk hosts the Corona Coffins on Parade. The world famous River Walk in San Antonio always alive and brimming with action is no stranger to Halloween fun, come out and enjoy the wonderful Corona Coffins On Parade. You do not want to miss this famous Halloween spectacle. Imagine floating coffins in barges traveling along the San Antonio River, as your children squeal in horror or delight. This Halloween favorite parade and celebration is hosted by the Paseo del Rio Association, a nonprofit San Antonio organization that provide the decorative coffins free of charge for all to see. Of course this eerie parade can only be celebrated at night when all the ghosts and goblins come to life. Crowds line the banks of the river to view the coffins passing by on the world famous San Antonio River Walk. Dicks Last Resort will be hosting the after party at 9pm with live music and much much more!
Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602 |
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FORD Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 27, 2009
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. 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.
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 2009 for this event. |
When: Begins at 7:00 pm
Where: Along the River Walk
Admission: $10,$15,$20 & $25
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Contact: Project Director
Phone: (210) 227-4262
Fax: (210) 212-7602
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FORD Holiday Boat Caroling 11/28/2009 - 12/20/2009
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.
The eclectic mix of participants includes bell choirs, folk groups, Latino ensembles, and hearing impaired performers. Join visitors from around the world in impromptu sing-a-longs from the patios of River Walk restaurants. |
When: 6:30 pm - 9:45 pm (every day)
Where: Starts at river level by Chamber of Commerce
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Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
Participation Info: The registration fee for an hour on the River Walk is $125, which equates to $5-$6 per person.
Register
to Participate Here!
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FORD Fiesta de las Luminarias 12/4/2009 - 12/20/2009
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. |
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Contact: Events Director
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Holiday Arts & Crafts Show 12/11/2009 - 12/13/2009
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, 2009. Get the Vendor Application here. |
When: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: The River Walk
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Contact: Events Director
Phone: (210) 227-4262 x 104
Fax: (210) 212-7602
Participation Info: 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.
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