Texas Folklife Festival, 2003

Texas Folklife Festival runs June 10-13 at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures

(June 9, 2004)--The Texas Folklife Festival is set for June 10-13 at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures in downtown San Antonio.

Visitors can enjoy 150 authentic dishes prepared by 40 ethnic groups, 10 stages featuring music and dance from around the world, family entertainment and activities, carnival rides, artisan demonstrations, the Texas Crafts Market and more.

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VIA bus park-and-ride services are available to the festival from the Crossroads and Randolph park-and-ride stations and the Blossom Athletic Center.

Round-trip VIA special-event fare is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children ages 5-11, adults 62 and older with I.D., Medicare recipients, persons with disabilities and students with a valid VIA I.D. The VIA festival bus is free for VIAtrans customers and a companion, and children age 4 and younger. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Entertainment during the four-day run includes performances by Charlie Robison, 9:30-11 p.m., June 10; Los DesperadoZ, 9:30-11 p.m., June 10; Los Amables, 9:30-11 p.m., June 11; Axiom, 9:30-11 p.m., June 12; and 5 Stars, 6-7:30 p.m., June 13.

Advance tickets and food coupons are on sale through June 13 at H-E-B stores in San Antonio, Boerne, Bulverde, New Braunfels, Lytle, Fredericksburg, Leon Springs, Kerrville and Seguin.

Tickets also are available at the tickets and tours offices at Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph Air Force bases; UTSA fiscal services offices; the UT Health Science Center bookstore; and the ITC Store.

Tickets at the gate are $10 (age 13 and older), $6 (age 55 and older), $6 (active or retired military personnel with I.D.), $4 (ages 6-12) and free (under age 6).

Visit the Texas Folklife Festival Web site.