This September, NPCA, the City of San Antonio and community partners will again be celebrating the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park & The Alamo at the World Heritage Festival.
We invite you to join us for a week of live music, interactive booths, educational activities, food vendors and more.
This annual event raises funds to better preserve, maintain and promote the park and is an excellent way to connect the community to this world-class historical site.
Take a look at the schedule of events and plan your trip to the festival!
Event Details
WHAT: 2nd Annual San Antonio World Heritage Festival
WHEN: Wednesday, September 6 – Sunday, September 10
WHERE: Various San Antonio locations
Sep. 6: Opening reception at Plaza de Armas Gallery, 6 p.m.
Sep. 7: Sunset picnic at Mission San Juan, 6:30 p.m.
Sep. 7 & 8: Living heritage symposium at Bexar County Courthouse, 8 a.m.
Sep. 8: Restored by Light at Mission Concepcion, 6 p.m.
Sep. 9: Tour de las Misones Bike Ride and 5k/10k walk at Mission Park Pavilion, 8 a.m.
Sep. 9: Mission Pachanga at Mission Park Pavilion, 9 a.m.
Sep. 10: Celebratory mass at Mission Concepcion, 10 a.m.
OTHER: Seek & Find! Our partner Travelodge will also be participating in the bike ride with NPCA, so keep your eyes peeled for their mascot, Sleepy Bear. If you spy him — be sure to share your picture on social media and tag NPCA and Travelodge.
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- Location:
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, 6701 San Jose Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78214
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General
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- NPCA Region:
- Texas
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