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Fiesta Flotilla

Date:

April 27

Time:

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost:

Free

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April 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Fiesta Flotilla
The San Antonio River Authority & San Antonio River Foundation proudly present Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta 2025 – the official kayaking event of Fiesta!
Enjoy a day of FREE outdoor fun, live music, and Fiesta excitement! Immerse yourself in arts & crafts, Folklorico dancers, an animal display, and a vibrant Fiesta Medal Market. Try out FREE kayaking and join in on the excitement of our fishing clinic, kayak decorating contest, and new bicycle decorating contest! It’s a FREE Fiesta event celebrating nature, culture, and the scenic San Antonio River!

Free Activities Include:

  • Fin Addict Fishing Clinic
  • Free Kayaking – Walk-ups only, no reservations
  • Free Art Activity
  • Animal Display
  • Live Music
  • Food Vendors
  • Fiesta Medal Market
  • Bicycle Decorating Contest
  • Kayak Decorating Contest

Free Kayaking – Walk-ups only, no reservations

Live Music & Entertainment
We’re thrilled to welcome Ernie Zuniga as our Emcee for the day!
Ernie brought the energy to our River of Lights event last December—and he’s back to keep the Fiesta spirit alive at Flotilla Fiesta 2025!

 Stage Schedule
11:00 AM The Sideman Syndicate
12:30 PM Ballet Folklorico Performance
1:00 PM Live Oak Singers
1:30 PM Stefani Montiel – A Tejano music powerhouse!

Bringing Your Own Kayak?

Guests are welcome to bring their own kayaks, as Acequia Park is a public space. However, Flotilla Fiesta is designed as a free kayaking opportunity for beginners rather than a full kayak trip. Kayaking will take place on Davis Lake, with paddling sessions lasting 10–20 minutes. Those bringing their own kayaks should note that access to the event’s designated portage may be limited when busy. Remember, you can always enjoy kayaking throughout the San Antonio River Basin year-round!

Sunday, April 27, 2025

11 AM – 3 PM
Acequia Park
8500 Mission Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78223

Interested in signing up? Click the links below!

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Bicycle Decorating Contest:
RULES & EVENT INFORMATION 
CONTEST APPLICATION

Kayak Decorating Contest:
RULES & EVENT INFORMATION
CONTEST APPLICATION 

Food Vendor – at capacity
Market Vendor – at capacity

Mission Reach

South of Downtown
San Antonio, 78216 United States

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Alerts

Museum Reach Maintenance Alert

April 18, 2025

Intermittent trail closures next week near I-35 overpasses by Newell Ave.
Trail maintenance will take place Monday, April 21 through Wednesday, April 23, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon-Tues) and 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Wed).
Closures will rotate between the east and west bank trails under I-35 at the Newell Ave. access point. Crews will reopen the trail segments when not actively working.

♿️ Alternate ADA-accessible routes are available:

If west bank is closed ➡️ use east bank via Camden St.
If east bank is closed ➡️ use west bank via Camden St.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this important maintenance work.

Trail Closure: Museum Reach at Pearl

April 9, 2025

* Trail temporarily closed from 2/3/2025 until 4/25/2025.
* For southbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river and utilize the Hotel Emma bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Access to the east side river trail via the elevator or stairs.
* For northbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river trail at the south bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Continue north through Pearl towards Hotel Emma. The west & east side river trail accessible via the Hotel Emma bridge.

North Bridge West Landing & Stairs Trail Closure Map

 

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

March 6, 2025

NOTICE: HWY 59 Landing Site Closed

Due to TxDOT construction on the HWY 59 Bridge, the HWY 59 landing site is closed until further notice. However, the Goliad Paddling Trail remains open, and paddlers can still access the river at the Riverdale, Ferry Street, and Goliad State Park landings.

Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

November 20, 2024

Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

May 6, 2024

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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