When we first moved to San Antonio three years ago we kept hearing about a huge event called Fiesta. Fiesta is a huge city wide event that is held for a few weeks, yes, weeks, in the month of April and kids even get a day off of school. There are so many city wide celebrations that take place throughout these weeks that it is hard to choose which ones to attend.
For the past two Fiesta’s one event that our family chose to attend was King William’s Fair. As stated on their website, ‘the King William Fair is the primary fundraising event for the King William Association, a non profit organization which works to preserve and protect the oldest historic district in Texas and promote the unique cultural heritage of San Antonio.’
The festivities at the King William’s Fair begin at 9am with a fun street parade. We always make sure to arrive at least 30 to 40 minutes early so that we get a decent parking spot and get the parade spot we want. The first year we went we sat outside of the fair in a little neighborhood and the second year we sat on the inside of the fair very close to the porta potties. (Sadly my daughter’s tummy decided not to feel so well, but I have to say since it was still early the potties were clean).
Wow, that must be a huge deal for it to be several weeks long. It looks like a lot of fun and there’s plenty to see and do. I’ve never been to fair that big before!
I haven’t been to a fair since middle school. I think I’m long overdue
I love the painting on the bus! This looks like a really fun event. 🙂
Looks like you guys had a blast. I can’t imagine how stressful it would be to have 3 under 10 there though. Enjoy your break.
Looks like a fun parade and festival! I’m so glad the weather is getting nicer around me and festival season will be starting soon!
This looks like so much fun! And, it really makes me want to get back to San Antonio! I really had a great time the last time we were there.
We LOVE San Antonio and find ourselves traveling there every other month or so. I wish I’d known about the fair earlier. The cascarones would have made it worth the drive! 😉
The Fair seems to be great fun, but I definitely understand how trying it is to keep up with small children in large crowds. Def takes some of the fun away!
I really enjoyed reading your posts. Sounds like you had an amazing day with your family. thanks for sharing with us
I’d love the food vendors, yum! This looks like a lot of fun and a great day out!
I love food and fair! It’s so much fun and really relaxing. Of course, you have to deal with the crowd. Especially when you have kids with you, it can easily get challenging to get in and out of the crowd.
The San Antonio Fiesta sounds like a lot of fun. I’d like to check it out sometime.
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I’ve never been to San Antonio or Texas. It looks like the festival is a lot of fun!
You need to visit TX.. TX is where it is at! 😉
haven’t heard of king williams fair. but it sounds like a fabulous event!! looks like you enjoyed yourselves
What a fun event to attend! I love Fiestas or any kind of street festivals
Looks like it was such a fun time! I love that hat that your daughter made.
Oh wow! That looks like it was so much fun!!
Fun! We’re going to San Antonio this June with my BIL & SIL who live in Houston. We’re taking the kids there and rented a cabin for a few days! Wish this event was going on then.
Awesome!!!! You will still have fun! You must go to the Market and enjoy a little bit of Mexico and then avoid eating on the Riverwalk… too touristy and $$$, but rather so eat at a tiny Mexican restaurant. Have fun!!!!
We love celebrating moments like this on the weekends. Very vibrant images.
That looks like a blast! I would love to be there! Can I just jump in the pix?
Fiesta sounds like so much fun, for both adults and children! Thanks for sharing your experiences. 🙂
Food and fairs capture me this time of year. I love to go out to people watch and try the food stands. When it’s live music, that makes it even better. Looks like big fun.
Looks like so much fun!
This looks like so much fun! Great pics of the fair, too.
Oh goodmess, u braved that big crowd with 3 littles? You’re inspiring!
King William’s Parade is one of my favs.
What a cool hat! Usually you see those made out of balloons but never a brown paper bag. I actually think it’s pretty darn cute. Looks like you guys had a wonderful time!
You’re so lucky to have weather that allows you to do this in April! We’re still a couple months away from festivals.
I just love taking my kiddos to street festivals!
That looks like a ton of fun!! I miss going to parades. I grew up going to so many, but we don’t really have any where I live anymore.
That sounds like fun!! I love how they have a hat decorating station!!!
This looks like a blast! We try to travel as much as we can with two little ones but have definitely not made it to Texas. I would love to take my boys there.
I love the wacky floats too! What a fun day, and your pictures are great.
It sounds like a great fair full of lots to do & see, but I understand what you mean about skipping it with the littles if it’s super crowded. That’s not much fun.
Oh my gosh, how fun! I love going to parades. The colors are so fun and bright. I can’t believe you get weeks of this! 😀
Thanks Aimee, its nice to see your little angels. God bless you all. It’s nice to hear about King Williams Fair. #sitsblogging.
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Oh my, this looks like an unbelievable amount of fun! What great photos 😉
I am very intrigued by the Cascarón(s), I’ve never heard of them.. now I want some! Too fun!
I love Southwestern culture – it’s so unique and colorful. I’ve never been to this city before.
Thanks for the advice! I’m looking for some fun fiesta activities for my little one this year and we might have to check this one out 🙂
We plan on going to Oyster Bake.. I think that is what it is called. My husband went last year w our older boys while the girls stayed home sick and he was it was VERY family friendly.