San Antonio, October 10, 2025
News Summary
San Antonio is set to host numerous fall festivals celebrating music, food, culture, and family activities from early October through November. Notable events include the Gruene Music and Wine Festival, DÃa de los Muertos celebrations, and various cultural festivities focused on different communities. Many major gatherings will occur around mid-October, making it an exciting time for locals and visitors alike. This guide provides essential details regarding dates, locations, and main attractions for each festival.
San Antonio fall festivals: dates, locations and highlights
San Antonio and the surrounding area will host a dense lineup of fall festivals focused on music, food, culture and family activities, with a concentration of events in mid-October and early November. The following is a concise, factual guide to scheduled festivals, including dates, times and primary offerings.
Top-line summary
Several multi-day and single-day festivals are scheduled from early October through November. Highlights include major music and wine gatherings, DÃa de los Muertos celebrations, cultural festivals honoring South Asian and Filipino communities, large art and beer festivals, and multiple family-oriented events. Many events occur the weekend of Oct. 18, making that date a focal point for fall activities.
Event listing (dates, locations, highlights)
The 39th annual Gruene Music and Wine Festival will take place from Oct. 9-12 in Gruene, Texas, featuring wine, beer, and music tastings.
Barbacoa and Big Red Festival is scheduled for Oct. 11-12 at Freeman Coliseum Grounds, featuring a mercado, entertainment, and food.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest at the San Antonio Botanical Garden occurs on Oct. 10 (5-8 p.m.) and Oct. 11 (3-9 p.m.) with Halloween-themed performances.
Calaveras de Azúcar Festival, celebrating DÃa de los Muertos, will be held on Nov. 1-2 at Market Square with altars, live music, and local vendors.
CiboloFest will take place on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Multi Event Center, featuring live music and carnival rides.
ConcordiaFest is scheduled for Oct. 12 from noon to 4 p.m., offering rides, games, food, and free admission.
Diez y Seis Mariachi Festival on Oct. 11 from 2-9 p.m. showcases performances by middle and high school mariachi groups at Arneson River Theatre.
Diwali celebrations, including Diwali Pearl on Oct. 22 (5-9 p.m.) and DiwaliSA on Nov. 1 (4:30 p.m. to midnight), will feature vendors and live entertainment.
Family-friendly Fall Festival by Bexar County Precinct 2 is set for Oct. 18 (noon to 4 p.m.) at Rodriguez Park with activities including trunk or treat.
Jazz in the Garden concerts will occur at the Japanese Tea Garden on Oct. 10 and Nov. 7 from 6:30-9 p.m.
The KLRN Kids Fall Festival on Oct. 11 (6-9 p.m.) at Mission Marquee Plaza features educational activities and a meet-and-greet with Elmo.
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival is happening on Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to midnight at St. Paul Square, featuring over 250 artists.
The Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival will occur on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brackenridge Park with nature education events.
Muertos Fest, honoring DÃa de los Muertos, will take place from Oct. 24-26 in Hemisfair.
Oktoberfest celebrations will be hosted by various venues, including The Rock at La Cantera from Oct. 17-18 and Six Flags Fiesta Texas until Oct. 26.
The 20th annual San Antonio Beer Festival is scheduled for Oct. 18 at Civic Park with numerous local breweries participating.
Tequila & Tacos Festival will be held on Oct. 18 (6-9 p.m.) at the Tower of the Americas.
Ube Fest 210, celebrating Filipino American Month, will occur on Oct. 11 (3-8 p.m.) at Confluence Park.
Uhland Fall Fest runs until Nov. 2 with events every weekend at 2400 Cotton Gin Road.
Wurstfest will run from Nov. 7-16 in New Braunfels, featuring German culture and food.
The Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival is scheduled for Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
The events list will continue to be updated as more fall festivals are announced.
Supporting details and planning notes
Many events list specific start and end times, particularly single-day festivals and evening concerts. Several large gatherings—especially those on Oct. 18 and Oct. 11—overlap in time and location, which may affect travel, parking and attendance planning. Family-oriented offerings include trunk-or-treats, children’s characters and educational activities. Cultural observances include DÃa de los Muertos and Diwali celebrations with vendors, altars and live entertainment. Some events occur outside the city limits but are part of the broader San Antonio regional fall calendar.
Background context
Seasonal festivals in the San Antonio region traditionally span music, food, cultural heritage and arts. Annual iterations such as Gruene Music and Wine Festival and Wurstfest have multi-year histories. Newer and single-day community events contribute to a dense fall calendar through October and early November. Organizers typically publish detailed schedules, vendor lists and ticketing information separately; this article compiles the announced dates and headline features.
Key features table
| Event | Date(s) | Location | Primary highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39th annual Gruene Music and Wine Festival | Oct. 9-12 | Gruene, Texas | featuring wine, beer, and music tastings |
| Barbacoa and Big Red Festival | Oct. 11-12 | Freeman Coliseum Grounds | featuring a mercado, entertainment, and food |
| Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest | Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 | San Antonio Botanical Garden | Halloween-themed performances |
| Calaveras de Azúcar Festival | Nov. 1-2 | Market Square | altars, live music, and local vendors |
| CiboloFest | Oct. 18 | Multi Event Center | featuring live music and carnival rides |
Timeline (date/time, event, status)
| Date/Time | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 9-12 | The 39th annual Gruene Music and Wine Festival | Scheduled |
| Oct. 11-12 | Barbacoa and Big Red Festival | Scheduled |
| Oct. 10 (5-8 p.m.) and Oct. 11 (3-9 p.m.) | Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest at the San Antonio Botanical Garden | Scheduled |
| Oct. 18 (various times) | Multiple events including CiboloFest, Luminaria, Monarch Butterfly and the San Antonio Beer Festival | Scheduled |
| Nov. 1-2 | Calaveras de Azúcar Festival | Scheduled |
Simple visual chart: selected event counts by date
Number of listed events on selected dates (derived from the compiled schedule):
FAQ
When and where will the 39th annual Gruene Music and Wine Festival take place?
The 39th annual Gruene Music and Wine Festival will take place from Oct. 9-12 in Gruene, Texas, featuring wine, beer, and music tastings.
What are the dates and location for the Barbacoa and Big Red Festival?
Barbacoa and Big Red Festival is scheduled for Oct. 11-12 at Freeman Coliseum Grounds, featuring a mercado, entertainment, and food.
When is Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest at the San Antonio Botanical Garden?
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest at the San Antonio Botanical Garden occurs on Oct. 10 (5-8 p.m.) and Oct. 11 (3-9 p.m.) with Halloween-themed performances.
When and where is the Calaveras de Azúcar Festival?
Calaveras de Azúcar Festival, celebrating DÃa de los Muertos, will be held on Nov. 1-2 at Market Square with altars, live music, and local vendors.
When is CiboloFest and what does it include?
CiboloFest will take place on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Multi Event Center, featuring live music and carnival rides.
What is ConcordiaFest?
ConcordiaFest is scheduled for Oct. 12 from noon to 4 p.m., offering rides, games, food, and free admission.
When is the Diez y Seis Mariachi Festival?
Diez y Seis Mariachi Festival on Oct. 11 from 2-9 p.m. showcases performances by middle and high school mariachi groups at Arneson River Theatre.
What Diwali events are scheduled?
Diwali celebrations, including Diwali Pearl on Oct. 22 (5-9 p.m.) and DiwaliSA on Nov. 1 (4:30 p.m. to midnight), will feature vendors and live entertainment.
When is the Family-friendly Fall Festival by Bexar County Precinct 2?
Family-friendly Fall Festival by Bexar County Precinct 2 is set for Oct. 18 (noon to 4 p.m.) at Rodriguez Park with activities including trunk or treat.
When are the Jazz in the Garden concerts?
Jazz in the Garden concerts will occur at the Japanese Tea Garden on Oct. 10 and Nov. 7 from 6:30-9 p.m.
When and where is the KLRN Kids Fall Festival?
The KLRN Kids Fall Festival on Oct. 11 (6-9 p.m.) at Mission Marquee Plaza features educational activities and a meet-and-greet with Elmo.
When and where is Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival?
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival is happening on Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to midnight at St. Paul Square, featuring over 250 artists.
When is the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival?
The Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival will occur on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brackenridge Park with nature education events.
When is Muertos Fest?
Muertos Fest, honoring DÃa de los Muertos, will take place from Oct. 24-26 in Hemisfair.
Where and when are Oktoberfest celebrations?
Oktoberfest celebrations will be hosted by various venues, including The Rock at La Cantera from Oct. 17-18 and Six Flags Fiesta Texas until Oct. 26.
When is the 20th annual San Antonio Beer Festival?
The 20th annual San Antonio Beer Festival is scheduled for Oct. 18 at Civic Park with numerous local breweries participating.
When and where is the Tequila & Tacos Festival?
Tequila & Tacos Festival will be held on Oct. 18 (6-9 p.m.) at the Tower of the Americas.
When is Ube Fest 210?
Ube Fest 210, celebrating Filipino American Month, will occur on Oct. 11 (3-8 p.m.) at Confluence Park.
What are the dates and location for Uhland Fall Fest?
Uhland Fall Fest runs until Nov. 2 with events every weekend at 2400 Cotton Gin Road.
When is Wurstfest?
Wurstfest will run from Nov. 7-16 in New Braunfels, featuring German culture and food.
When is the Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival?
The Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival is scheduled for Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
Will the events list be updated?
The events list will continue to be updated as more fall festivals are announced.
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