The family-friendly, “old-fashioned” fair started in got its start in 1968 as a one-block arts exhibit in the historic King William neighborhood.
The final weekend of Fiesta kicks off with King William ’s “delightfully funky” parade and “old-fashioned,” family-friendly neighborhood fair. Organizers were expecting about 35,000 to come on down to Texas ’ oldest historic residential district and check out the Fiesta fair, which features Kid ’s Kingdom , Artist’s Alley , street performers, about 60 food vendors and five entertainment areas with names such as Julia ’s Veranda Stage .
Your stop for all things Fiesta The King William Parade Not just anyone gets the green light to join the 1.5-mile-long parade, which marks the official start of the fair. On its website, the parade committee lays out what it’s looking for, telling applicants to “take your time to describe your entry”: The “wow factor” Entry follows the year’s theme Connection to King William and/or surrounding neighborhoods “Lots and lots of flowers are required.
King William Fair celebrates return to paper tickets with limited edition Fiesta pin Artist’s Alley The fair also has an area giving arts and crafts vendors an avenue to sell their handcrafted wares, ranging from stained glass and jewelry to paintings and ceramics. This year’s fair had over 200 vendors. The Artist’s Alley also showcased art installations, offered interactive artist demos and had its own stage, featuring singer-songwriters.
Fiesta Pooch Parade has been putting on the dog for 25 years in Alamo Heights King William Historic District A neighborhood developed after the Civil War primarily by German immigrants who built homes that were bigger and more ornate and on larger lots than those in neighboring areas. The King William of King William Street and neighborhood is thought to be Wilhelm I, the king of Prussia.
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