Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta 2024

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Date:

April 21

Time:

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost:

Free

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April 21 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Free

Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta
The San Antonio River Authority & San Antonio River Foundation proudly presents Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta 2024 – the official kayaking event of Fiesta!
Immerse yourself in Arts & Crafts, Folklorico Dancers, and a rhythmic Drum Circle! Dive into the adventure with FREE Kayaking and Outdoor Fishing Clinic – it’s a Fiesta celebration that brings you closer to nature and the scenic San Antonio River. This FREE Fiesta Event is your ticket to a day filled with nature, fantastic music, mouth-watering food, and tons of fun! Don’t miss out on the fiesta vibes!

Free Activities include:

  • Fin Addict Fishing Clinic
  • Free Kayaking – **Walkups only. No Reservations required. 
  • Arts & Crafts

Stage Schedule

  • 11am – 12pm: Drum Circle
  • 12pm – 1pm: Live Music by Volcan
  • 1pm – 1:30pm: Ballet Folklorico Performances
  • 1:30pm – 2pm: Race the River Mission Reach & Boat Decorating Award Ceremony
  • 2pm – 3pm: Live Music by Volcan
Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 11am – 3pm
Acequia Park
8500 Mission Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78223
Interested in signing up as a Fiesta Medal Market Vendor?

**Vendor Market is at maximum capacity

 Feel like decorating & decking out your kayak or canoe? Click on the links below for more info!
Decorating Rules 
Decorating Application

Acequia Park

8500 Mission Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78223 United States

Alerts

Parks Notice – Mission Reach Art

Please be aware the San Antonio River Foundation in coordination with the River Authority will be de-installing public art benches for maintenance on January 22, 8am-5pm.

Located along the Mission Reach between Roosevelt Park and Confluence Park, the benches Serapes by Vincent Valdez and Butterflies by Anita Valencia, will be reinstalled when restoration is complete.

Freezing Weather Alert

Freezing weather is expected in the San Antonio area from Sunday to Tuesday. We advise all park and trail visitors to exercise caution during this time. Please watch for icy conditions and prioritize safety while enjoying our parks and trails.

Mission Reach:

  • Water Fountains will be shut down starting Saturday, January 18th. We will provide updates once they are turned back on.
  • Espada Park, River Front Parkway & Camino Coahuilteca restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Brooklyn Lock and Dam & San Pedro Creek Culture Park:

  • Restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Trueheart Ranch, Helton, Escondido, and Branch River Parks:

  • Restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Stem Density Efforts

Please be advised that trails near the Confluence Park and Conception Park area will be temporarily closed due to ongoing Stem Density efforts. We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you remain mindful of workers and closures when in the vicinity. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our natural spaces!

 Stem Density efforts in the Eagle Land segment will be extended through the end of February 2025.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

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

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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