Events 2005
March 11-13

Tejano Music Awards Fanfair
Sponsored by the Texas Talent Musicians Association. A celebration of Tejano music, it's artists and the Tejano Music Industry. 210-222-8862
March 10-20

Carnaval del Mercado
Sponsored by the Farmers Market Plaza Tenant Association. A Mardi Gras Celebration Market Square Style. 210-271-0434

April 15 - 24

Fiesta Fantasias Market Square
Sponsored by the San Antonio Parks Foundation as part of the City's Fiesta Week Celebration. Please call 210-207-8600 for more information.
April 30 - May 1

Cinco de Mayo
Sponsored by the Farmers Market Plaza Tenant Association. Celebrates the Battle of Puebla between the Mexican and French Forces, leading to Mexico's Independence. Call 210-207-8600.
May 28 - 30

The Return of the Chili Queens
Sponsored by El Mercado Merchants Association. A return to that historical and colorful time in Market Square. 210-227-9254
July 2 - 3

Freedom Fest 2005
Sponsored by the Market Square Association. A celebration of the 4th of July. 210-207-8600
July 23 - 24 21st Annual San Antonio Conjunto Shootout
Sponsored by the San Antonio Parks and Recreation - Market Square. Celebrating and promoting the music of the Conjunto. 210-207-8600
September 3 - 5 El Mercado 29th Anniversary/Labor Day Celebration
Sponsored by El Mercado Merchants Association. Celebrating the Anniversary of present day Market Square. 210-227-9254
September 16 - 18

Fiesta Patrias
Sponsored by the Ladies LULAC Council No. 648. A Scholarship Fundraiser Commemorating the Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Mexico's Independence from Spain. Please call 210-923-6940 for more information.
October 23 - November 2

Los Altares Del Mercado
Sponsored by the City of San Antonio Market Square Department, A Dia de Los Muertos Celebration of over 30 Altars created by Tenants, Artists, Elementary-Junior High School children.
10:00 am - 6:00pm. For more information call 210-207-8600.

November 25 - 27

Feria De Santa Cecilia
Sponsored by the Market Square Association. Celebrating St. Cecilia Patron Saint of Musicians. Begins Thanksgiving weekend featuring Mariachi, troubadours and other music groups. 210-207-8600
December

The Lighting of Market Square
The start of our Holiday Celebrations:
Fiestas Navidenas with several special events throughout December including:

December 10 - the 29th Annual Blessing of the Animals on

December 18 - La Gran Posada with San Fernando Cathedral, children's mariachi music, dancers, choirs, shopping specials, Santa and Pancho Claus Shopping Specials and much more.

Call (210) 207-8600 for more information.