Tag: Fiesta San Antonio

The Squeezebox announces Fiesta Packs To Go

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Fiesta Packs To Go are available at The Squeezebox. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Fiesta may have been postponed but San Antonians can still get their Fiesta fix this week. The Squeezebox is announcing “A Night in Old SQZBOX” with Fiesta Packs To Go for customers to enjoy at home. The package options include a 6 pack of beer plus Fiesta food favorites like Chicken on a Stick, Gorditas, Footlong Sausage and Footlong Corndog. The Fiesta foods will be catered by Berna’s Street Food. All packages include a FREE Twang Michelada Kit and Beer Salt. (The Squeezebox, 2020)

Availability will be on a first come, first served basis (pre orders have closed). 100 percent no contact pick-up. Payment only via debit and credit card. Pick ups will be available Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25 from 6p.m. to 10p.m.

Package options include:

Tio’s Fiesta ($25):

  • 6 Pack of Domestic Beer (Choose between Lone Star, Lone Star Light, Bud Light, Miller Lite, or Coors Lite)
  • 2 Fiesta Foods of Your Choice
  • Twang Michelada Kit + Beer Salt

MRKT Square Starter Pack ($30):

  • 6 Pack of Premium Beer (Choose between Dos XX, Modelo, Carta Blanca, Tecate, Tecate Light, or Pacifico. Whiteclaw and Austin Eastciders also available).
  • 2 Fiesta Foods of Your Choice
  • Twang Michelada Kit + Beer Salt

Squeezebox Owner and vinyl DJ Aaron Peña is also offering a Fiesta Spotify music list for folks to enjoy at home with their Fiesta Packs.

The Squeezebox
2806 N St Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX 78212

Twang Partners Ltd. is a family-owned and operated creator and manufacturer of premium-flavored salts, sugars and seasonings based in Texas. Product lines include Twang-A-Rita, Beer Salt and more designed to easily add flavor to drinks and elevate at-home alcoholic beverages to cocktail bar status. Twang’s products are available throughout the country in 46 states, in grocery stores, convenience stores and online.  Twang Partners has successfully collaborated with some of the top food and beverage companies around the world to create innovative custom blends.

Fiesta Confetti Madness at North Star Mall

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Shoppers can celebrate Fiesta at North Star Mall this Friday and Saturday. Photo: North Star Mall, used with permission. 

Everyone is invited to celebrate Fiesta at North Star Mall for the ultimate Confetti Experience on Friday April 19 and Saturday April 20 from noon to 4p.m. Shoppers will have a chance to enter a large wind tunnel confetti booth for a chance to grab the golden ticket to win a $250 shopping spree.  There will be five winners per day. Shoppers will receive a commemorative collectible North Star Fiesta Medal, while supplies last. (North Star Mall, 2019)

Mariachis and a DJ will provide festive music as the backdrop to activities that include flower crown making classes, fashions and make-up demonstrations. The Easter Bunny, furry, fluffy and full of hugs will be available for visits. Commemorative photo packages start at $29.99. All children under 12 receive a complimentary surprise when they strike a cozy pose with Ms. Easter Bunny located in front of Macy’s. The Easter Bunny will greet visitors during mall hours through Saturday, April 20, when she leaves to deliver eggs to children around the globe.

North Star Mall
7400 San Pedro
Confetti Booth, Saks wing and Easter Bunny, in front of Macy’s
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 340-6627

Pluckers to host first Fiesta celebration

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Thursday April 18 will be Pluckers’ Fiesta celebration. Photo: Pluckers Wing Bar, used with permission. 

Pluckers Wing Bar is hosting their first annual Fiesta celebration at the Selma location on Thursday, April 18. The first 200 Pluckers Club members to arrive and stay for the launch of Pluck Hunt will receive Pluckers’ first-ever limited-edition Fiesta medal. (Pluckers Wing Bar, 2019)

The celebration is family-friendly, with crafts, face painting and more starting at 6p.m. At 7:30p.m., Pluckers will launch their weekly signature game, Pluck Hunt, a scavenger-hunt style game guests can play in their seat. The host will ask teams to complete fun challenges and search for objects on their phones. The top two scoring teams and one randomly chosen team get to roll Pluckers’ giant dice for gift card prizes. Pluck Hunt will take place every Thursday at 9p.m., beginning May 2, at the Selma location.

Pluckers Club, Pluckers’ signature rewards program and membership, offers members a variety of rewards, including, but not limited to, free birthday meals, invitations to exclusive events, food and drink specials and more. Memberships are available on the Pluckers app, online and in-store for just $20.

Pluckers Wing Bar – Selma
14881 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Selma, TX 78154

April events at Pearl

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For the first time, A Día del Nino celebration is coming to the Pearl this April. Photo: Pearl, used with permission. 

April at Pearl is setting up to be a busy one with various activities planned for the whole family. Programming for the month includes Poetry at Pearl, a Mi Golondrina retail pop-up, the First Thursday Night Market, Bidi Bidi Party, a Battle of Flowers After Party and Día del Niño. Also, Gustav’s Geysers have reopened at Pearl Park, making it the perfect destination for spring time fun. (Pearl, 2019)

Poetry Month at Pearl in April – Various activations throughout Pearl Campus all month
In honor of National Poetry Month, Pearl will celebrate the art of the written word with various poetry-themed activations throughout the property. Pearl has commissioned local poets to create works in collaboration with select stores. Celebration of Things: Window Poems features the work of three San Antonio Poet Laureates and three Texas Poet Laureates; poems are installed on the storefronts of The Tiny Finch, Niche, Local Coffee, Bakery Lorraine, LeeLee, Vintage Bouquet Bar and The Twig. Typewriter Rodeo will also be at the First Thursday Night Market on Thursday, April 4, where Poem Wranglers will create free, custom poetry for visitors on their vintage typewriters. The Twig will have a book signing with Kari Anne Holt and Sean Petrie of the Typewriter Rodeo where they will sign copies their recent publication “Typewriter Rodeo: Real People, Real Stories, Custom Poems.” All events are free and open to the public.

Mi Golondrina Pop Up – March 5 – June 1 from 11a.m. to 5p.m.
Mi Golondrina, a collection of handcrafted high-end artisan clothing and accessories made in Mexico, returns to Pearl. Guests can shop the collection at the Pearl pop-up store, located next to Niche and The Sporting District.

First Thursday Night Market – Thursday April 4 from 4p.m. to 8p.m.
First Thursday Night Market returns to Pearl for the month of April. Visitors can shop with their favorite local Farmers Market vendors and artisans while enjoying music by regional performers. Mojo-Ramba will perform at Pearl Park from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. and. St. Duke’s in Pearl Parkito from 4p.m. to 8p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Bidi Bidi Party – Tuesday April 16 from 6p.m. to 9p.m.
Pearl will host a Bidi Bidi Party on Tuesday, April 16 from 6p.m. to 9p.m. at Pearl Park. DJ Manolo Black will spin the best of cumbia and Latin music to honor the Queen of Tejano. The event is free and open to the public with food and drinks for sale at the Bottling Department.

Battle of Flowers After Party at Pearl – Friday April 26 from 12:30p.m. to 5p.m.
Pearl will host its annual Battle of Flowers After Party at Pearl Park. Guests can enjoy specials from the Bottling Department while dancing along to Sound Cream and DJ Catwalk. The event is free and open to the public with food and drinks for sale at the Bottling Department and Southerleigh Oyster Bar.

Día del Niño – Tuesday April 30 from 4p.m. to 6p.m.
Since 1925, Día del Niño is an annual celebration in Mexico honoring children and this year, Pearl brings the celebration to Pearl Parkito. Pearl will honor this tradition by partnering with the Instituto Cultural de México (ICM) to bring an evening of bilingual storytelling, traditional Mexican games, face painting, and more. Día del Niño is free and open to the public with food and drinks available for purchase throughout Pearl property.

Pearl
303 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-7260

Whataburger Fiesta Pop-Up Shop event

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Fiesta fans will have a chance to purchase their 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medal during the Fiesta Pop-Up Shop event on Wednesday. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission. 

With Fiesta right around the corner, Whataburger is hosting their third annual Fiesta Pop-Up Shop at their downtown restaurant where Fiesta fans can purchase their 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medals before they go on sale to the public. This Fiesta Pop-Up Shop event will be on Wednesday March 13 from 3p.m. to 5p.m. (Whataburger, 2019)

Guests can celebrate the launch of the 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medal with music, Fiesta décor and Whataburger flair. There will be a one-of-a-kind photo backdrop for fans to proclaim Team Fancy or Team Spicy. Fiesta fans can purchase their medal in-person before they are available online (limit 2 medals per person, credit card only). Medal quantities are limited.

Whataburger’s 2019 Whataburger Fiesta medal is adorned with an orange ribbon, bright Fiesta colors and features two fan favorites – Whataburger Fancy Ketchup on one side and Whataburger Spicy Ketchup on the reverse. Fiesta fans can spin the medal to make sure their ketchup flavor always matches their mood. Which will you be? Team Fancy or Team Spicy? Following the event, Whataburger’s medal will be available online for $10.99 plus tax with free shipping.

Whataburger has been making burgers since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened a humble hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. He wanted customers to take one bite and say, “What a burger” so he named his stand on Ayers St “Whataburger.” Whataburger now has over 700 locations across the country and continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals every day with superior customer service. Community support includes charitable giving and volunteerism to nonprofit organizations that focus on children’s charities, cancer research, hunger assistance, disaster relief and military support.

Whataburger
412 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 228-0710

Whataburger 2018 Fiesta Medal

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The Whataburger 2018 Fiesta medal is available for purchase online. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission.

Fiesta is right around the corner in San Antonio and the medals have already started to show up around town. Yesterday at the second annual Fiesta Pop Up Store, Whataburger fans got a chance to buy an official Whataburger 2018 Fiesta medal before they went on sale to the public. Coinciding with San Antonio’s Tricentennial and all the history that comes with it, Whataburger’s Fiesta medal pays homage to the classics. The medal features a Whataburger No. 2 with crispy fries, decorated with glitter, and an ice-cold drink, all in bold, festive colors. They are $9.99 each and are available online but there are only a limited number available and they have been known to sell out. (Whataburger, 2018)

Whataburger has been making burgers since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened a humble hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. He wanted customers to take one bite and say, “What a burger” so he named his stand on Ayers St “Whataburger.” Whataburger now has over 700 locations across the country and continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals everyday with superior customer service. Community support includes charitable giving and volunteerism to nonprofit organizations that focus on children’s charities, cancer research, hunger assistance, disaster relief and military support.

Fiesta Like a VIP package at The Hotel Contessa

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The Hotel Contessa is offering guests its Fiesta Like a VIP package during this year’s Fiesta San Antonio. Photo courtesy of The Hotel Contessa, used with permission.

Fiesta San Antonio is well under way and The Hotel Contessa, the only Four Diamond all-suite hotel on the Riverwalk, is offering guests its Fiesta Like a VIP package from April 20 through April 30, 2017. The package starts at $900 per person per night and it is only available during Fiesta. Reservations may be done online. (The Hotel Contessa, 2017)

The Fiesta Like a VIP package includes:

  • Overnight stay in the Contessa Suite, Hotel Contessa’s 1,000 sq. ft. signature suite located on the top floor and offering modern furnishings, spacious living room, dining table and wet bar, master bedroom and double vanity bathroom with garden tub.
  • Complimentary in-room amenity of two traditional Margaritas.
  • Hotel Contessa’s Commemorative Fiesta Medal, a custom-designed hotel medal not available to the public.
  • Two tickets to NIOSA conveniently located along the Riverwalk and within walking distance from Hotel Contessa.
  • Traditional Cascarones Confetti Eggs to celebrate Fiesta like the locals.
  • Fiesta Recovery Breakfast for Two featuring a hearty selection of traditional Fiesta breakfast items, including Huevos Rancheros, Andalusian Breakfast Skillet or Traditional Eggs Benedict.

The Hotel Contessa
306 W Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 229-9222

A Night In Old Jazz Texas

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On April 19 and 26 Jazz, TX is hosting A Night In Old Jazz Texas.  Photo courtesy of Jazz, TX, used with permission.

Fiesta time in San Antonio means days of parties and events to celebrate the city’s diverse cultures and this year Jazz, TX is getting in on the action. The Pearl’s upscale music venue announces its Fiesta celebration of A Night in Old Jazz Texas on Wednesday April 19 and Wednesday April 26 from 8:30p.m. to 11:30p.m. This event will feature a special menu by Executive Chef Lorenzo Morales and a special performance by Mariachi Las Coronelas. This high energy all female group has performed for shows such as The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Will Ferrel’s Funny or Die Music and Comedy Show and more. Guests will be able to enjoy a Fiesta inspired menu with items such as Corn in a Cup, Chicken Tinga Quesadillas, Beef Gorditas, Duck on a Stick and Carnival Funnel Cake. Tickets are available online for $20 each. (Jazz, TX, 2017)

Jazz, TX is the Pearl’s newest upscale music venue owned and operated by renowned musician Brent “Doc” Watkins. It is in the cellar of the Bottling House and hosts musical acts ranging from jazz to blues, big band, Texas swing, salsa, conjunto and Americana including Doc Watkins. Business hours are Tuesday through Saturday and aside from music, guests can enjoy a wider variety of food, beverages, wine and spirits.

Jazz, TX
312 Pearl Parkway, Building 6 Suite 6001
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 332-9386

Fiesta parade dinner at Landry’s Seafood

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Landry’s Seafood is hosting a Fiesta parade dinner for The Texas Cavaliers River Parade on April 24, 2017. Photo: Sandra Cruz

Fiesta is right around the corner and this year Landry’s Seafood is hosting a Fiesta parade dinner on Monday April 21 from 5:30p.m. to 10p.m. for parade goers who wish to have a front row view for the Texas Cavaliers River Parade either on the patio or inside the dining room. The evening will consist of a four course prix fixe menu for $110 per person and includes tax and gratuity. Tickets are limited and are available online. The courses consist of a house trio appetizer consisting of seafood stuffed jalapeno ,shrimp enbrochette and stuffed avocado, a grilled watermelon salad, a choice between Fiesta Mahi,ultimate surf and turf platter or Cornish game hen and  for dessert a chocolate cake and cheesecake.(Landry’s Seafood, 2017)

Fiesta San Antonio started in 1891 as a one parade event to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. Since then it has grown into one of biggest festivals with an economic impact of millions of dollars and celebrates the city’s rich and diverse cultures. It is called
a party with a purpose because it raises funds for non-profits around the city.

Landry’s Seafood
517 N Presa St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 229-101