CultureFest & Rib Cook-off

The St. Philip's College CultureFest and Rib Cook-Off is an official Fiesta® San Antonio event held on the St. Philip's College MLK campus. It is a high-energy and kid-friendly festival featuring a rib cook-off, LIVE music, a car show, food and non-food vendors, and several grill raffles, all in one location!

Thursday, April 23, 2026
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Admission is FREE
Proceeds from CultureFest help fund student scholarships.
#SPCCultureFest

Entertainment


Car Show


Caricature


Fun & Games

Check Out Our Vendors

We will have all sorts of food and non-food vendors for you to choose from at CultureFest. Don't forget to try one of the delicious foods that will be served from Gorditas, Funnel Cake, Mangonadas, and much more.

Please note that vendors are required to attend a mandatory vendor meeting prior to CultureFest on March 20, 2026, from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. or March 21, 2026 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Ready to be a vendor at this year's CultureFEST, Non-Food Vendors can download the application and submit your payment today!

Vendor Application


Food Vendors

If you are interested in participating in this event as a Food Vendor, contact:

Lyndsy Gholson or Stacey Jones at spc-culturefest@alamo.edu

Please contact the Food Vendor Chairpersons before paying for vending space. They can speak to the availability of the item(s) you want to sell.

Non-Food Vendors

If you are interested in participating in this event as a Non-food Vendor, contact:

Co-Chairs:
Bea Avila or David Kisel at
spc-culturefest@alamo.edu

Kid-Friendly

Bring the whole family as our official Fiesta event is open to everyone. We have fun and games for all ages.

Excitement!

Enjoy all the excitement at CultureFest! All proceeds go to student scholarships. Have fun for a good cause.

Contact Us

If you are a vendor or would want more information, please contact Student Life at 210-486-2135.

Download our Virtual Background

CultureFEST Co-Chair:

Dr. Angie Mac
Director for Student Success - Student Life
210-486-2090
awilliams284@alamo.edu

CultureFEST Co-Chair:

Varryron Young
Associate Director for Student Success - Student Life
210-486-2241
vyoung25@alamo.edu

CultureFEST Co-Chair:

Paul Lede
Coordinator for Student Success - Student Life
210-486-2090
plede@alamo.edu