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BestFest

BestFest is a public festival hosted at UT San Antonio each fall during Homecoming Weekend. Sponsored by Roadrunner Productions (RP) and the Student Involvement Center, the event features dozens of food, beverage, and game booths run by student organizations, as well as interactive activities, musical entertainment, and carnival rides.

BestFest with decorative background and featured artist AJ Castillo holding an accordion in foreground

Featured Artist

We are excited to announce AJ Castillo as this year’s Featured Artist!

This year’s BestFest stage will feature the signature sound of AJ Castillo, an acclaimed Latin recording artist and accordionist known for blending Tejano and Regional Mexican music with modern influences. A UT San Antonio alumnus, Castillo returns to Roadrunner territory as this year’s featured performer.

Castillo’s career includes recognition as Best New Male Artist at the Tejano Music Awards and a Billboard-charting album, along with a reputation for energetic live performances.

two students promoting nachos with a poster and dressed as salsa, in front of row of booths

Supporting Student Organizations!

There will be more than 60 student organization food and beverage booths at this year's BestFest! From nachos and hot dogs to apple cider and milkshakes, guests will have a variety of options to choose from and enjoy.

Reminder that BestFest is a cashless event. Student organizations will be accepting payments via popular apps such as Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, and others. In addition, some booths may also accept debit and credit card payments through Square, so you’ll have multiple ways to pay!

This approach allows for a faster, more convenient way to support your favorite booths and participate in all the fun activities BestFest has to offer. If you have any questions about the payment process, feel free to contact getinvolved@utsa.edu.

Event Itinerary

Make sure to plan your evening in a way to not miss out on all the fun! Here is the itinerary for this year's BestFest including performances by several student organizations.

4:00 pm - Entrance Opens

5:30 pm - Student Organization Performances

7:00 pm - Pep Rally

8:30 pm - AJ Castillo

Plan Your Visit

BestFest is adopting the same bag policy as the Alamodome. Below is a list of approved and not approved bags for the festival. Please plan accordingly.

Not Allowed

Backpack
Camera Case
Mesh Bag
Purse
Clear Backpack
Tinted Plastic Bag
Printed Pattern Plastic Bag
Any bag larger than 5.5’’x8.5’’
Handguns are not permitted.
Click here for information about the handgun policy

Allowed

Bags Smaller than 5.5’’ x 8.5’’
Clear Bag Smaller than 12’’x6’’x12’’
1-Gallon Plastic Freezer Bag
Medical Necessary Bags

Directions and Parking

BestFest is located at UT San Antonio Main Campus off of 1604. The event is located in front of the Convocation Center in Brackenridge Lot 1.

BestFest parking is available at no charge in Brackenridge Ave Lot 2. UT San Antonio parking permit is not required.

family eating food with stage and booths in the background

Family Weekend

The Family Association is excited to partner with the Student Involvement Center to host a Family Get Together area, within the BestFest grounds, as a part of the Homecoming and Family Weekend collaborative festivities.

Roadrunner families are invited to enjoy BestFest with their student and to attend other family focused events during the weekend. Visit the UTSA Family Association website to see the complete list of Family Weekend festivities.