san antonio tx, October 20, 2025
News Summary
Goodwill San Antonio is set to present its fifth annual fashion show at Muertos Fest, with a focus on vintage costumes and sustainable dressing. Scheduled for October 25, the event will celebrate the theme of ‘decades’ in honor of Goodwill’s 80th anniversary. Attendees can expect authentic looks from the 70s and 80s, with costume options available for less than $15 at local Goodwill stores. The fashion show aims to honor deceased loved ones while promoting community inclusivity and creativity in costume-making.
San Antonio — Goodwill San Antonio will present vintage costumes at its fifth annual fashion show during Muertos Fest, offering low-cost, sustainable costume options and a staged presentation of decade-themed looks on October 25, 2025.
Key details up front
Muertos Fest is scheduled from October 24-26, 2025. Goodwill San Antonio will host its fifth annual fashion show for Muertos Fest on October 25, starting at 5:40 PM on the Nuevas stage. The fashion show’s theme in 2025 is “decades,” celebrating Goodwill’s 80th anniversary in the community. The presentation will highlight authentic vintage pieces and demonstrate how to assemble sustainable costumes from thrifted materials while honoring deceased loved ones.
What Goodwill is offering
Goodwill San Antonio stores offer vintage pieces at low prices, ideal for Halloween and Muertos Fest costumes. The fashion show will feature authentic vintage looks from the 70s and 80s, in contrast to reproduction costumes typically found in costume shops. Costumes available at Goodwill stores start at prices less than $15, with tops and skirts starting at $5.99. The fashion show will showcase how to create sustainable costumes from thrifted materials while honoring deceased loved ones.
Community context and goals
The event aims to honor those who have passed and celebrate community inclusivity. Goodwill San Antonio’s community events manager, Agosto Cuellar, encourages creativity in costume-making for the festival. Communications director Libby Castillo emphasizes that shopping helps support individuals facing employment barriers. The fashion show ties these aims together by demonstrating thrifted styling, community history and an accessible way to participate in festival traditions.
Why vintage matters for this festival
Organizers and participating groups are positioning vintage clothing as both a culturally resonant and environmentally sensible option. The focus on authentic pieces from prior decades aligns with the festival’s public programming and provides alternatives to mass-produced reproduction costumes that are common in costume shops.
Practical information for attendees
The fashion show will begin at 5:40 PM on October 25 on the Nuevas stage as part of the three-day festival schedule. Shoppers looking for costume options can visit Goodwill San Antonio stores in advance to find pieces priced at less than $15, and basic items such as tops and skirts beginning at $5.99.
Background and scale
Muertos Fest has grown into one of San Antonio’s larger cultural gatherings. In 2024, Muertos Fest attracted over 135,000 attendees, highlighting its significance in San Antonio’s cultural landscape. Goodwill San Antonio has been active in community programming and is marking its 80th anniversary during the 2025 festival season.
FAQ
When is Muertos Fest scheduled?
Muertos Fest is scheduled from October 24-26, 2025.
What is Goodwill San Antonio offering for costumes?
Goodwill San Antonio stores offer vintage pieces at low prices, ideal for Halloween and Muertos Fest costumes.
When and where is the Goodwill fashion show?
Goodwill San Antonio will host its fifth annual fashion show for Muertos Fest on October 25, starting at 5:40 PM on the Nuevas stage.
What is the theme of the 2025 fashion show?
The fashion show’s theme in 2025 is “decades,” celebrating Goodwill’s 80th anniversary in the community.
What decades and costume types will be showcased?
The fashion show will feature authentic vintage looks from the 70s and 80s, in contrast to reproduction costumes typically found in costume shops.
What are typical prices at Goodwill for costumes?
Costumes available at Goodwill stores start at prices less than $15, with tops and skirts starting at $5.99.
What community goals are associated with this activity?
The event aims to honor those who have passed and celebrate community inclusivity.
How does the fashion show connect to sustainability and honoring loved ones?
The Muertos Fest fashion show will showcase how to create sustainable costumes from thrifted materials while honoring deceased loved ones.
Who is encouraging creativity for costume-making?
Agosto Cuellar, Goodwill San Antonio’s community events manager, encourages creativity in costume-making for the festival.
How does shopping at Goodwill support the community?
Libby Castillo, communications director for Goodwill San Antonio, emphasizes that shopping helps support individuals facing employment barriers.
How large is Muertos Fest based on recent attendance?
In 2024, Muertos Fest attracted over 135,000 attendees, highlighting its significance in San Antonio’s cultural landscape.
Key features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival dates | October 24-26, 2025 |
| Fashion show | October 25, starting at 5:40 PM on the Nuevas stage |
| Fashion show theme | “decades,” celebrating Goodwill’s 80th anniversary in the community |
| Vintage focus | Authentic looks from the 70s and 80s |
| Price range | Costumes start at less than $15; tops and skirts start at $5.99 |
| Community reach | In 2024, Muertos Fest attracted over 135,000 attendees |
| Community roles | Agosto Cuellar (community events manager); Libby Castillo (communications director) |
Event timeline
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| October 24-26, 2025 | Muertos Fest | Scheduled |
| October 25, 2025 — 5:40 PM | Goodwill San Antonio fifth annual Muertos Fest fashion show on the Nuevas stage | Scheduled |
| 2024 | Muertos Fest attendance reported | In 2024, Muertos Fest attracted over 135,000 attendees |
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- KSAT News: Goodwill San Antonio fashion
- Wikipedia: DÃa de los Muertos
- CultureMap San Antonio: Muertos Fest tribute
- Google Search: Muertos Fest San Antonio
- San Antonio Current: Muertos Fest location
- Google Scholar: DÃa de los Muertos traditions
- Express News: Muertos Fest music
- Encyclopedia Britannica: DÃa de los Muertos
- Texas Highways: Ancient traditions
- Google News: Muertos Fest 2025
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