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Fiesta Flotilla

Date:

April 27

Time:

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost:

Free

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April 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Free

Fiesta Flotilla
The San Antonio River Authority & San Antonio River Foundation proudly present Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta 2025 – the official kayaking event of Fiesta! 🛶
Enjoy a day of FREE outdoor fun, live music, and Fiesta excitement! Immerse yourself in arts & crafts, Folklorico dancers, an animal display, and a vibrant Fiesta Medal Market. Try out FREE kayaking and join in on the excitement of our fishing clinic, kayak decorating contest, and new bicycle decorating contest! It’s a FREE Fiesta event celebrating nature, culture, and the scenic San Antonio River!

Free Activities Include:

  • Fin Addict Fishing Clinic
  • Free Kayaking – Walk-ups only, no reservations
  • Free Art Activity
  • Animal Display
  • Live Music
  • Food Vendors
  • Fiesta Medal Market
  • Bicycle Decorating Contest
  • Kayak Decorating Contest

Tentative Stage Schedule
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Puro Pito Power – A high-energy band blending jazz, funk, cumbias & more!
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Ballet Folklorico Performance
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Mariachi Performance
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Stefani Montiel – A Tejano music powerhouse!

Bringing Your Own Kayak?

Guests are welcome to bring their own kayaks, as Acequia Park is a public space. However, Flotilla Fiesta is designed as a free kayaking opportunity for beginners rather than a full kayak trip. Kayaking will take place on Davis Lake, with paddling sessions lasting 10–20 minutes. Those bringing their own kayaks should note that access to the event’s designated portage may be limited when busy. Remember, you can always enjoy kayaking throughout the San Antonio River Basin year-round!

Sunday, April 27, 2025

11 AM – 3 PM
Acequia Park
8500 Mission Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78223

Interested in signing up? Click the links below!

Sign-Up Links:

Bicycle Decorating Contest:
RULES & EVENT INFORMATION 
CONTEST APPLICATION

Kayak Decorating Contest:
RULES & EVENT INFORMATION
CONTEST APPLICATION 

Food Vendor – at capacity
Market Vendor – at capacity

Mission Reach

South of Downtown
San Antonio, 78216 United States

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Alerts

Park Alert: Escondido Park Playground

March 19, 2025

Please be aware that on Thursday, 3/20, the Playground area at Escondido Creek Parkway will be closed for maintenance. This may be extended into Friday as well. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

March 6, 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.

Trail Closure: Museum Reach at Pearl

February 11, 2025

The area near Pearl North Bridge and Museum Reach trail under bridge on west bank is currently closed. Please refer to the map below for alternative routes.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

November 20, 2024

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.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

May 6, 2024

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. 

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