FAQ's

From 6:00 am – 1:00 pm, S. Alamo will be closed between Probandt and Pereida to allow for safe crossing of the Parade, however, access will be allowed to Blue Star and the Guenther House.

Admission

Admission for 2012 is $10 for adults. The event is free for children 15 and under. Admission Wristbands can be purchased at the prominently marked Admission Gates on the day of the Fair. They can also be purchased in advance at the Fiesta Store located at 2611 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78215. Your admission fee and purchases help support local nonprofits.

Are coolers allowed in the Fair Zone?

No coolers are allowed in the Fair Zone.

How much are Food and Beverage tickets and what are they for?

Tickets are $1.00 each and are available at a number of ticket booths in the Fair Zone. Tickets will only be sold to people wearing official King William Fair wristbands. The ticket booths will be prominently marked and will be indicated on your Fair Program which you will receive when you purchase your Admission Wristbands. Ticket booths will be open by 8:00 a.m. on Fair day.

All Food and Beverages can ONLY be purchased with tickets. Tickets will also be needed for some activities at Kids Kingdom. Art & Craft vendors accept cash, and some may accept checks or credit cards.

Multiple ATM machines are located inside the Fair Zone for your cash needs. Please consult your Fair Program or an Information Booth for exact locations.

Are Food and Beverage Tickets or Admission Wristbands available in advance?

Tickets are available for purchase only on the day of the Fair inside the Fair Zone. Admission Wristbands will also be available on the day of the Fair at Admission Gates located around the perimeter of the Fair Zone, but you can purchase them in advance at the Fiesta Store located at 2611 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78215.

Is outside solicitation allowed?

No handouts, flyers or signs are allowed in the Fair Zone, this applies to personal. commercial and political.

Are dogs allowed in the Fair Zone?

Dogs are allowed but must be restrained on a leash. Please keep in mind that we expect approximately 50,000 people, and your dog may be more comfortable at home.

Where can I find a particular Art & Craft or Food vendor?

Check your Fair Program, which you will receive when you purchase your Admission Wristband at the Admission Gate. Or check at one of the Information Booths on Fair Day.

How can I find out when a particular group is performing?

Visit our website or your Fair Program for the stage schedules. You will receive a Fair Program when you purchase your Admission Wristband at the Admission Gate. Or check at one of the Information Booths on Fair Day.

How long is the Parade route?

The Parade route is approximately 1.5 miles long. The Parade begins at 9:30 at the corner of Eagleland and E. Guenther. It takes about 1.5 hours and ends up at the corner of Eagleland and Wickes. Parade viewing is available along Wickes Street.

Are any homes on tour during Fair Day?

Check below to see which museum homes will be open for public tours on Fair Day:

Miss Margaret's Victorian House

409 E. Guenther
Open ONLY from April 21 - 28, 2012
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Admission: $5. For further information call 227-9498.
Ornate Corinthian columns line the front porch and entrance to “Miss Margaret’s” beautiful Victorian home, built before the turn of the century by a German nobleman. The house borders the San Antonio River in the historic King William neighborhood. Its fretwork and turrets make one think of an old-world miniature castle and give the house a distinctive German flavor. Inside, the home is filled with fine Victorian antiques and exquisite collections—most notably the large and rare collection of beautiful antique fans in their unique fan cases. The home is a treasure trove of unusual and one-of-a-kind antiques. The walls display paintings by American artists Frederic Remington, Robert Wier, Hermann Herzog and others.  Miss Margaret Gething (18??-1975 … she never gave out her birth date) was a gracious Southern lady and a unique San Antonio personality. The great-granddaughter of an English lord, she was a debutante, an early Fiesta duchess, a Broadway actress (who once starred with Clark Gable), an interior decorator and one of the Alamo City’s foremost conservationists.

Steves Homestead

509 King William
10:00am - 4:15pm (last tour at 3:30pm)
admission: $5/adult and children 12 and older
for more information, call (210) 225-5924

Villa Finale Museum (please check back to see if the museum will be open on Fair day)

Villa Finale Visitor Center

Villa Finale Visitor Center & Museum Shop
122  Madison at Turner
Open 8:30 am – 6:00pm on Fair day

Recycling

Fair guests are invited to use recycling containers throughout the Fair Zone as part of our effort to remain green.  In compliance with the City of San Antonio’s Green Events Ordinance, the King William Fair was awarded the Platinum Green Events Level for 2011.

Which organizations benefit from the proceeds of the King William Fair benefit?

With the help and support of our sponsors, the King William Fair benefits numerous inner city cultural organizations and initiatives. In 2011 the association awarded grants totaling more than $80,000 to:

Bonham Academy
Page Middle School
Brackenridge High School
Alamo Community College District Scholarships
Say Sí
Jump Start Performance Co.
Literacy San Antonio
Neighborhood tree planting, park and sidewalk improvement, graffiti abatement

“Best Family-Friendly Fiesta Event” --San Antonio Current, April 2010