Market Days
Market Days at La Villita is a dynamic weekly event held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Maverick Plaza, the heart of San Antonio’s historic first neighborhood.
This vibrant market features local artisans showcasing original works, complemented by special cooking collaborations from guest chefs and cooks in Maverick Plaza’s new demonstration show-kitchen, highlighting San Antonio’s status as a UNSECO Creative City of Gastronomy.
every SATURDAY
10am-3PM
LA VILLITA
SAN ANTONIO
ortegas folk art
By Gerardo ortega
Featured Artist: Gerardo Ortega and his brothers have been creating surrealist pieces using the “Barro Betus” technique for 45 years in Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Tonalá, Jalisco. This handmade process involves drying and baking clay pieces, painting them with colorful acrylics, and finishing with a glossy “Betus Oil” bath. Their highly valued art is celebrated both in Mexico and abroad, earning invitations to international events and numerous awards for their creativity and authenticity.
Supporting Talent
As part of a platform to foster creativity and entrepreneurship, bringing together the community to celebrate and support local talent, each weekend a guest artist conducts a live art demonstration, actively engaging with visitors and highlighting their craft. Guest cooks offer culinary arts demonstrations, as well.
International artist feature
Market Days also pairs with La Villita’s new Artist in Residence program in collaboration with the Mexican Secretary of Tourism. Market Days will welcome a Mexican guest artist and showcase his or her work each week, starting with members of the renowned Fuentes family from Oaxaca.
A cultural and artistic landmark
Market Days serves to enrich San Antonio’s cultural landscape and revitalize La Villita, ensuring its continued significance as a cultural and artistic landmark. It’s all part of a new slate of programming at La Villita this year, including expanded programing this fall, with Friday night markets, Sunday Market Days and Live Music events, cooking demonstrations, and annual festivals like the new German-style Beer Festival, the colorful Day of the Dead San Antonio, and heartwarming holiday events held throughout the village and along the River Walk.
MAKE YOUR
ALEBRIJE WORKSHOP
Thursday, June 20th | ⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM
📍 Gissi House, La Villita (Next to Maverick Plaza) Building #25
✨ Paint Your Own Alebrije with Oaxacan Artisans! 🖌️✨
Join Zeny Fuentes’ daughters from “Tallas en Madera” for a hands-on workshop. Learn the vibrant tradition of Alebrijes carving and painting from the masters!
🎟️ Price: $20 per person.
🚗 Parking: 116 Navarro Street, $5 for two hours
🌟 Special Feature: Walk through the “Tallas en Madera” gallery!
Join us!
Come to Market Days at La Villita and enjoy the new cultural, educational, and entertaining programming now offered year-round. Viva La Villita!
