Like a blast of multicolored confetti, Fiesta, with its unique blend of
flavors and sounds, will shower the St. Philip’s College campus with all the
vibrant color and revelry of San Antonio’s most cherished springtime tradition
this April. Fiesta will make its yearly visit to St. Philip’s College when the
local community college presents the 12th Annual CultureFest™ on Thursday, April
27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Among the myriad of food booths, artisans and craft vendors, games and live
entertainment for all ages, the CultureFest™ features the renowned Rib
Cook-Off™. 5 years ago, Chef Will Thornton and his Culinary Arts students cooked
ribs during a campus festival, sending the patrons into frenzy for more ribs! A
tradition was born. The Rib Cook-Off™ features local amateur and professional
BBQ teams from around the city. Register your team today; there is always space
for more ribs!
CultureFest™ will also be the backdrop for the annual college OPEN HOUSE.
Students and community members who attend the event will have a college
introduction like no other. Instead of sitting inside, the future students will
be treated to an outdoor extravaganza. The Student Affairs Division will be out
in force. On the CultureFest™ grounds our admissions teams will be ready to
assist future students in getting enrolled on the spot! Our advising team will
be there to help them pick a major. And the Financial Services team will provide
students with valuable Financial Aid information. As if the future students
could take any more excitement, there will be a drawing for 5 (Yes FIVE) $500
scholarships! Finally, the future St. Philip's College students will get a tour
of the campus highlighting our outstanding programs and areas of study.
The CultureFest™ is fun for the entire family. The 2006 event features a
Kid’s Korner and a Dance Hall. The Kid’s Korner is a special area for the young
CultureFest™ patron, featuring Buster's Buddy, the Via Mobile Classroom,
Build-A-Kite center, kiddie games, face painting and more. The Dance Hall will
feature activities for the young at heart. There will be health information and
tips for seniors, Medicare Plan D presentations, belly dancing, Loteria & Bingo
and line dancing.
Rounding off the CultureFest™ are the 3rd Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show,
loads of live entertainment, and “On Six Legs: Insect Festival.” There is
literally something for everyone at our event. More information is available by
calling the St. Philip’s College Office of Student Life at (210) 531-3240.