Celebrate the first and only World Heritage site in Texas!

Join the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office and its partners for the 8th Annual World Heritage Festival, September 6-10, 2023! The World Heritage Festival is an annual collaborative event to celebrate and promote the San Antonio Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6 Sep 2023

Partners in World Heritage Breakfast 

9/6/2023 9:00 AM

The National Parks Conservation Association will be hosting a breakfast to celebrate partnerships and the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage designation. Community leaders and partners will be invited to commemorate the World Heritage designation and look towards the future to ensure that the San Antonio Missions stay vibrant and protected.

Mesa at the Missions: Nopal y Tu

9/6/2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The San Antonio Area Food Bank works in partnership with the National Park Service to operate the San Juan Demonstration Farm.  This year the Food Bank will begin a heritage nopal demonstration bed.   We invite members of the public to bring a paddle from their family’s favorite nopal to be planted in the demonstration bed.  Food Bank and Mission Heritage Partners will be on hand to record the stories of these nopales and will put together a social media and video presentation of this food heritage for the public.   We hope to share the stories of the food traditions of local families.

Mission San Juan | 9101 Graf Road | San Antonio, Texas 78214 

7 Sep 2023

Texas’ Oldest Grist Mill

9/7/2023 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Visit San Antonio Missions National Historical Park's historic grist mill. The park owns the oldest water right in Texas and the state's first grist mill. Join a park ranger anytime from 10 am to 2 pm to get a tour of the mill and its acequia system. No reservations are required!  Hosted by the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

Mission San Jose | 6701 San José Drive | San Antonio, Texas 78214

The Many Lives of the Alamo Long Barrack

9/7/2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Take a journey through the almost-300-year history of the Alamo Long Barrack, believed to be one of the oldest structures in Texas. From its beginning as a convento housing missionaries, followed by years as a military outpost and hospital, to becoming a commercial center as a booming city grew around it, and ultimately as an historic relic in need of modern-era conservation, the Long Barrack has quite a story to tell.

Engage with living historians, archaeologists, and interpretative guides, and discover how this structure’s history and those who lived here contributed to and reflect the greater story of San Antonio.

Admission is free but advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Entry to the program is every 20 minutes and the total experience lasts approximately one hour.

The Alamo | 300 Alamo Plaza | San Antonio, TX 78205

8 Sep 2023

River to Farm Hike

9/8/2023 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Join a park ranger from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park for a six-mile hike along the park's San Juan Acequia trail. Participants can opt to only hike the 3 miles to Mission San Juan and return to the start via rideshare. This opportunity is for the adventurous nature lover. The hike will start at 8:30 am at Padre Park, a journey of three miles on mostly even terrain to Mission San Juan. The hike will take approximately 2 hours; hikers should wear appropriate footwear and sun protection, and bring 2 liters of water per person. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing [email protected]. Hosted by the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

Mission San Juan| 9101 Graf Road |San Antonio, Texas 78214

Music and Movie Under the Stars

9/8/2023 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

The World Heritage Office and the Military Veterans Affairs Department present the 4th annual Music and Movie Under the Stars a tribute to San Antonio’s legacy as Military City, USA.  Celebrate our local heritage with food, music, and fun, and connect with our military historians and veterans to learn about our city’s rich military history. Enjoy fun family-friendly activities, entertainment, pop-up vendors, and food trucks.

Mission Marquee Plaza ? 3100 Roosevelt Avenue ? San Antonio, Texas 78214  

Free and open to the public

9 Sep 2023

Tour de Las Misiones9/9/2023 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tour de Las Misiones is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit and learn about the historic San Antonio Missions. The events will include a leisurely ride ranging from 7- to 22 miles with stops at one or all the missions and an enjoyable 5K and 10K walk and run through the scenic Mission River Reach and Mission San Jose. All events will begin and end at Mission Park Pavilion (6030 Padre Drive) from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Participants who register by August 21, 2023, are guaranteed to receive a commemorative t-shirt, finishers medal, bib, and passport.  

Mission Park Pavilion ? 6030 Padre Drive ? San Antonio, Texas 78214

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Junior Ranger Day

9/9/2023 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join us at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park's Mission San Juan for a day of all things Junior Ranger. Activities start at 10 am, and you can join us anytime up to 2 pm. Junior Rangers can earn two badges, including the only "World Heritage Site" badge. No reservations are required. Hosted by the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

Mission San Juan| 9101 Graf Road |San Antonio, Texas 78214

10 Sep 2023

El Camino de San Antonio: Caring for Creation Mass and Walk

9/10/2023 8:00 AM

Celebrate the “Season of Creation” with a Mariachi Mass at Mission Espada followed by a walk on the river trail to Mission San Juan in support of caring for God's creation.  Hosted by Las Misiones.

Mission Espada ? 10040 Espada Rd. ? San Antonio, Texas 78214

Free and open to public

Rancho de las Cabras Tour

9/10/2023 9:00 AM

Join a park ranger from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park for a one-hour tour of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park's Rancho de las Cabras, the only remaining Spanish Colonial ranch site in the world. The tour begins at 9 am in Floresville, Texas. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing [email protected]. Registered attendees will receive more information on logistics and what to bring.  Hosted by the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

Rancho de las Cabras ? 375 County Rd 144 ? Floresville, Texas 78114

Registration is now open!

Tour de Las Misiones is a one-of-a-kind Bike Ride, Walk, and Run opportunity to explore San Antonio's historic Missions! Secure your spot by August 21 and receive a commemorative t-shirt, finisher's medal, bib, and passport.

Join the fun! Get out and get moving!

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Date: September 6-10, 2023

Location: Various Venues in San Antonio, TX

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