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San Antonio River Authority

Fall Fest 2025

Date:

October 18

Time:

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost:

Free

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October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

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Saturday, October 18 
11AM – 4PM
Helton Nature Park 
2785 County Rd 128
Floresville, TX 78114

Bring the whole family to Helton Nature Park for a FREE fall celebration filled with outdoor fun, music, games, and community vibes!
Main Stage Schedule
11:00 AM – Birds of Prey Flight Demonstration
12:00 PM – Fall Acoustic Jam – Country storytelling & song swapping
1:00 PM – Bidi Bidi Banda – Selena Tribute
2:30 PM – Costume Walk, Awards & Car Parade
3:00 PM – Fall Acoustic Jam (Encore Session)
Festival Fun Includes:
  • Hayrides
  • Fishing Clinic
  • Disc Golf Games
  • Costume Walk (2:30 PM at the main stage)
FREE Admission | Family-Friendly | Outdoor Fun
Don’t miss out on this annual fall tradition along the beautiful San Antonio River!

Helton Nature Park

15662 FM 775
Floresville, TX 78114 United States

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(866) 345-7272

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Alerts

Graytown Park Parking Lot Construction Notice 

August 5, 2025

Construction Timeline: April – October 2025 (estimated)

Improvements are coming to Graytown Park! Parking lot construction will begin in April, and we appreciate your patience as we work to enhance the park for all visitors.

Temporary Closures & Impacts:

  • Upper parking area, pavilion, and restrooms will be CLOSED during construction. Temporary restroom facilities will be provided.
  • Park and river access will be CLOSED Monday–Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM (no access during these hours).

We encourage visitors to plan accordingly and check back for updates as the project progresses. Thank you for your support!

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SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

June 30, 2025

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

June 30, 2025

Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

June 30, 2025

NOTICE: HWY 59 Landing Site Closed

Due to TxDOT construction on the HWY 59 Bridge, the HWY 59 landing site is closed until further notice. However, the Goliad Paddling Trail remains open, and paddlers can still access the river at the Riverdale, Ferry Street, and Goliad State Park landings.

Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.

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