Want tickets for Cornyation, Oyster Bake, Night in Old San Antonio and many other Fiesta events? Get them at The Fiesta® Store, 2611 Broadway, starting March 28.
Fiesta organizations will have volunteers selling tickets from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Fiesta goers from around the city, eager for prize seats, will start lining up in front of the store well before it opens—in fact, the first customers traditionally arrive Thursday afternoon.
Last year, lines were long, and spirits were festive, said Chuck Blische, executive director of the Fiesta Commission, of those who withstood the morning chill with lawn chairs, blankets and thermoses. Tickets are limited, so it’s first-come, first served.
March 27 early birds will have a chance to lounge in eight seats provided by Santikos Theatres, the official Fiesta movie theatre. Those in line the morning of March 28 can enjoy Kiolbassa sausages and Starbucks coffee served by volunteers from Capital One Bank.
While at the store, a central location for tickets and Fiesta information, Fiesta lovers can shop for 2008 merchandise including t-shirts, posters, pins and medals among other favorites.
Not all Fiesta organizations sell tickets at the store. Many offer advance sales by phone or charge admission at the gate. Sixty of Fiesta’s 100 events have free admission including the Fiesta Carnival in Parking Lot C at the Alamodome. Information about all official Fiesta events, including phone numbers, is available at the Fiesta Commission website, www.fiesta-sa.org.
The Fiesta® San Antonio Commission is a nonprofit organization that plans, coordinates and preserves Fiesta San Antonio through the support of its participating member organizations. Visit its website at www.fiesta-sa.org.
Fiesta 2008 sponsors include Chevrolet, AT&T, Capital One Bank, H-E-B, Bud Light/Budweiser, Southwest Airlines, E. & J. Gallo Wineries, Coca-Cola, Pulsar Records, & GoVision. Underwriters include Capital One Bank, AT&T, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Steves & Sons, Inc. Media Sponsors: KABB/KMYS Television Stations, La Prensa, KJ-97, MIX 96.1, THE NEW Q 101.9, WOAI-AM, TICKET 760. In-Kind Sponsors: Historic Sunset Station, Staybridge Suites, Martin & Drought, PC, Lone Star Special Tees, The CE Group, Santikos Theatres, Dixie Flag.
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