CultureFest & Rib Cook-Off

The St. Philip's College 31st Annual CultureFest & 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

Get Your Tickets Early!

CultureFest Tickets

We are selling food vendor tickets online for your convenience. Get your tickets early to beat the lines! Please bring a printout of your receipt (or show it on your smartphone) to the ticket booth on the day of the event to retrieve your tickets.

Purchase Your Tickets

CultureFest Grills

CultureFest Grill Raffle

We have nine custom BBQ grills sponsored by local Masons, hand-crafted by SPC Welding students, that are up for grabs — and every ticket you buy puts scholarship money directly into the hands of St. Philip's College students. Join us at the SPC CultureFest Rib Cook-Off on April 23, 2026 for a day of incredible food, community, and a chance to take home a one-of-a-kind grill you won't find anywhere else. The drawing takes place at 3:30 p.m. in front of the stage.

Price of tickets: 1 - $10, 3 - $25, 6 - $50, 9 - $75, or 12 - $100

Purchase Raffle Tickets


Redeem your tickets by bringing your receipt to the raffle table at the MLK Campus.

Entertainment


Car Show


Caricature


Fun & Games

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.

CultureFest Medals

CultureFest medals will be available on the day of the event! Medals will be given on a first-come, first-served basis!

Official Fiesta SA Event, Certifications, and Contributors

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Official Fiesta Event

 

Contact Us

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

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CultureFEST Tri-Chair:

Adriael L. Simien-Falduto
Dean for Student Success, Educational Support Services
210-486-2630
asimien@alamo.edu

CultureFEST Tri-Chair:

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

CultureFEST Tri-Chair:

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