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Texas Folklife Festival

Date(s): 06/12/2009 - 06/14/2009
Time: Fri., June 12, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat., June 13, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun., June 14, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Institute of Texan Cultures
851 Durango Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 458-2300

Map/Directions

Tickets can be obtained at:
http://www.texancultures.com/tff/tff2009/tickets.html
Advance tickets will be sold at all H-E-B locations May 1 – June 14. Mail order advance tickets will also be sold at the museum, via telephone at (210) 458-2259, and online from May 1 – June 1.

Visit the Texas Folklife Festival website
http://www.texancultures.com/tff/tff2009/index.html
Visit the Institute of Texan Cultures website
http://www.texancultures.com/

Event Description

The annual three-day event showcases the Lone Star State’s diversity and rich heritage through a wide variety of ethnic food, music, dance, arts and crafts. Each year, at least 200 participants convene to celebrate more than 40 different cultural groups in Texas.

Event Categories

Cultural Centers - Museums

Venue Information

Venue Name

Institute of Texan Cultures

Venue Description

The Institute of Texan Cultures is a cultural experience museum located in downtown San Antonio on the UTSA HemisFair Park Campus, a short walk from the Alamo and the Riverwalk. The 182,000-square-foot complex features 65,000 square feet of interactive exhibits and displays that tell the stories of Texans. The Institute of Texan Cultures is a component of the University of Texas at San Antonio. The mission of the museum is to engage lifelong learners in the understanding and celebration of Texas cultural heritage. The museum aligns its efforts with the strategic initiatives of the University by developing quality, accessible resources for educators and lifelong learners on topics of cultural heritage It also strives to develop a rich and vibrant culture in the arts and humanities that will expand the community’s awareness and appreciation of Texas through an engaging series of exhibits, programs, and special events.

Institute of Texan Cultures Website

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Child Care

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Disabled Access

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