National Show, with a Fiesta Flair
Since 1973, the Fiesta Arts Fair has drawn artists from around the nation and the region, whose work has been selected by a juried panel. 

In 2008, 120 artists from 23 states -- from Maine to Washington -- will display and sell works in metal, ceramics, glass, painting, photography, textures and jewelry.

 View list of selected artists

While the art is always the main attraction, Fiesta Arts Fair features two stages of live music throughout its two days. From jazz to Tex-Mex, from folk to Texas blues, there's always something to tap your toe to.

2008 Saturday line-up

Frost Garden Stage
11:00 – 12:00        Eric Carlson  
12:30– 1:30           Azul
2:00 – 3:30P          Guy Forsyth
4:00 – 5:30P          The Belleville Outfit

Convent Garden Stage
12:00 – 1:00         Eric Carlson
1:15 – 4:00           George Gaytan

2008 Sunday line-up

Frost Garden Stage
11:30– 1:00          Small World  
1:30 – 3:00           Sisters Morales
3:30 – 5:00           Pieta Brown

Convent Garden Stage
12:00 – 1:15        Eric Carlson
1:30 – 4:00          George Gaytan

The menu runs the gamut from gorditas to pralines, and a special kids’ area will serve items sure to quell youngsters’ appetites. Hungry fairgoers can enjoy Mexican favorites by La Margarita, an anchor restaurant in the city’s Market Square and the chief food vendor for Fiesta Arts Fair.

Beverages available at the Fair include beer, margaritas, soft drinks and aguas frescas. Renown coffee purveyor Ruta Maya will serve coffee and baked goods.

Adult artist-teachers will guide children of all ages through the hands-on creation of Fiesta medals, clay sculptures, stained glass, momoprints, face painting, beading and quilling, metal repousse, art pots and Fiesta crowns. Staff will be on hand to register students for the school’s Summer Art Camp program.

Parking

There are many parking garages and self-pay parking lots within two blocks of the Southwest School of Art & Craft along St. Mary's, Navarro, Augusta and Soledad streets.
map & directions

Pets

Absolutely no pets are allowed on the grounds of the Fiesta Arts Fair.

Volunteers

Volunteer efforts help make the Fiesta Arts Fair one of the best events during Fiesta.  We invite you to join us in the excitement! Volunteer forms for Fiesta are available by clicking here.

Enjoy a Virtual Tour!

See what it's like in the River Garden during Fiesta Arts Fair! Click and move your cursor to look around...