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There are several events happening in the San Antonio and Austin area to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. This is a noncomprehensive list. Events are subject to change.
San Antonio
El Grito at Historic Market Square
The Consulate General of Mexico, in collaboration with the city of San Antonio and other organizations, will celebrate Mexico's independence with a three-day event featuring a festival, food vendors, artisans and entertainment.
Fiestas Patrias at Traders Village
Traders Village will celebrate Fiestas Patrias with a free concert featuring performances by Mariachi Campanas de America, Siggno, Michael Salgado, Mariachi Harlandale High School band and other artists.
New Braunfels
Fiestas Patrias Celebration
Chente Barrera y Taconazo will perform at Vicky’s Hinterhof. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, and can also call ahead to make table reservations.
Austin
Fiestas Patrias at Flamingo Cantina
Flamingo Cantina is celebrating Fiestas Patrias with local bands Easy Compadre!, Mariachi Sin Frontera and DJ Necio.Boi.
Viva México!
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is hosting its 17th annual Viva Mexico celebration. The free event will feature live music, food trucks, a vendor market and activities for families.
Kyle
Dine at Z’Tejas
Z'Tejas is celebrating Mexican Independence Day by serving the traditional dish Chiles en Nogada for a limited time. This dish features roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, pork and fruits like apples, pears, raisins and topped with a walnut cream sauce, pomegranate seeds and parsley, symbolizing the colors of the Mexican flag.
San Marcos
Hispanic Heritage Exhibition Walk
Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos will host a community walk for people of all ages that will begin at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos and culminate at Hays County Historic Courthouse with vendors, food and entertainment.
Seguin
Diez y Seis De Septiembre Fiestas Patrias Exhibit
An exhibit commemorating the importance of Mexico’s Independence Day is on display at the Seguin Heritage Museum. The exhibit will run until Oct. 25.
Meet the artist: Deborah Kuetzpal Vasquez
Debora Kuetzpal Vasquez will be at Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin to showcase and sell her art. Kuetzpal Vasquez will be giving a lecture about her work and journey to becoming an artist.
