Admission & Coupons
At the Gate: $20adults (students $15 with valid ID); $5 daily for children ages 5-12, and free for children under 5 accompanied by adults. Adults can purchase advance tickets for $18 at the Southwest School of Art's McNutt Welcome Center through March 25 or on purchase online from our website.
The Admission booth accepts both cash and credit card. Coupon booths accept cash only. Coupons are required for the purchase of food, beverages and children's activities. For your convenience there are several ATMs located throughout the Fair.
Information Booth
Need to find food options, directions to the Children's Art Garden, looking for official Fiesta Arts Fair merchandise, visit us at the Information Booth, located in the Frost Garden just off the parking lot. Not only can you purchase Fiesta Arts Fair t-shirts and medals, but you can also get info on taking an art class and pick up a class catalog, become a Friend of SSA or just say, "¡Viva Fiesta!"
Lost and Found is also located at the Information Booth.
Photo Booth
Look for the photo booth/selfie station next to the Information Booth.
Young Artist Garden
The Young Artist Garden is a great place for your children and teens to get creative and make some art. Multiple ticketed activities are available from Face Painting to Stained Glass.
Getting to Fiesta Arts Fair
Fiesta Arts Fair takes place on the Ursuline Campus of Southwest School of Art, located at 300 Augusta at Navarro.
Note: Augusta is closed during Fair hours between Navarro & Giraud:, Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Parking and Transportation
You'll find a number of paid parking garages and self-pay parking lots within two blocks of Southwest School of Art. The most ample parking availability can be found along these streets: St. Mary's, Navarro, Augusta and Soledad. Click here to view parking map.
However we suggest using ride share options, using VIA, or using the Fair's FREE Bike Valet.
Using ride share
If using ride share we suggest you use the address 1201 Navarro for both your pick-up and drop off location as the street adjacent to Fiesta Arts Fair is closed to through traffic during Fair hours.
Biking to the Fair?
Use the Fair's Bike Corral and valet park your bicycle for FREE at the Volunteer Check-in area, located at the intersection of Augusta and Giraud in front of the Coates Chapel. And, there are several San Antonio B-cycle stations located near the Fair.
Tips for taking VIA to Fiesta Arts Fair
Riding the bus downtown for Fiesta avoids the hassle of parking, traffic and driving. Plus it’s the green way to go! Six VIA bus routes serve the Southwest School of Art.
Bus fare is $1.30 each way. Day Passes are available for $2.75. All buses have space for two bikes, if you prefer to pedal one leg of your trip. All buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi.
Use google maps for bus routes that are best for you or download the VIA goMobile app to plan your trip and purchase tickets on your mobile device.
The folowing VIA routes directly serve the Southwest School of Art:
Route 3 - San Pedro Skip, Route 4 - San Pedro Frequent, Route 90 - Woodlawn, Route 95 - Fredericksburg, Route 96 - Vance Jackson, and Route 97 - West Avenue
Food & Beverages
When it comes to food, Fiesta Arts Fair offers something tasty for everyone. From traditional favorites like gorditas and roasted corn, to flavorful concoctions like gourmet chili and mac n' cheese, hungry fairgoers always have lots of delicious options to satisfy their appetites. In addition to the traditional vendor favorites, each year also brings a few new culinary artists to the party. And when you need something cold and wet, there's always plenty of cold water, aguas frescas, soft drinks, sangria, beer and margaritas available to quench your thirst.
Restrooms
Portable facilities are located in the corner of the parking lot, near booth #66 and in the McNutt Garden near the soda booth. There are also restrooms in the breezeway to the McNutt Garden and Young Artists Garden; you'll also find a changing station here. Accessible bathrooms are available in the Ceramics building and in the parking lot near booth #66. Restrooms are also available in the Santikos Building, just across the street; be sure to keep your wristband on for re-entry to the Fair .
Pets
We welcome guest with disabilities and their service animals but have strict requirements that follow ADA guidelines i.e. the term "service animal" means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. We reserve the right to refuse entry to a service animal that reacts aggerssively to people, sounds, or other animals and therefore poses a direct threat to health and safety. NOTE: Emotional support, therapy, or comfort animals (that provide comfort just by being with a person) shall not be admitted to the event. We love animals too, but the Fair is not the place for them.
Volunteer Information
Volunteers are one of the main reasons this fundraising event has always been so successful.
Become a part of a great Fiesta tradition by becoming a volunteer. For more information on volunteering, click here. If volunteering, remember to go to volunteer check-in when you arrive.
Sponsorship
To all our sponsors: thank you for your support! To view a current list of sponsors, click here.
Interested in becoming a sponsor of Fiesta Arts Fair? For more information click here or contact Ed Conroy, Director of Development, at (210) 200.8204.
Wheel Chair Accessibility
Guests may use the Club Girard parking lot (entrance on St. Mary's) as a drop off/pick-up location for individuals with mobility issues. This is for drop off/pick-up only; no parking is allowed at this location.
Recycling
Please help Fiesta Arts Fair "go green" by recycling appropriate beverage containers at bins located throughout the fairgrounds.