San Antonio area festivals, events you have to check out in 2018

Music, arts and culture you can't miss in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Alamo City always has something going on, from the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon.

**This story has been updated to reflect only upcoming events and not previous festivals and events for 2018.

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Whether you call SA your home base or you're just passing through, there’s something here for everybody.

This year is jam-packed with festivals and events as San Antonio celebrates it’s big 3-0-0.

Plan your year: 

Alamo City Comic Con - Oct. 26-28 

Celebrities ascend on San Antonio every year for Alamo City Comic Con.

Mala Luna Music Festival - Oct. 27 

If you love rap, hip-hop and house music you won’t want to miss Mala Luna.

Wurstfest - Nov. 2-11

Sprechen sie fun? German food, music and beer await you in New Braunfels at Wurstfest.

Fideo Loco Cook-Off & Festival - Nov. 4

The second annual Fideo Loco Cook-Off and Festival is kid friendly and will feature live music in addition to tons of delicious fideo! 

Diwali Festival of Lights - Nov. 3

Experience the festive tradition of India that symbolizes the victory of good over evil, the Diwali San Antonio website says.

Luminaria - Nov. 9 

Luminary celebrates contemporary art with edgy installations and performances in downtown San Antonio.

Grilled Cheese Festival - Nov. 10

The event is family friendly and will also feature music and activities for patrons of all ages.

Ford Holiday River Parade - Nov. 23

Ring in the holidays with this iconic night parade filled with lights, costumed float riders and music, the website says.

Ford Fiesta De Las Luminarias - Nov. 30 - Dec. 2

Experience a century’s old tradition as you stroll along the San Antonio River, guided by more than 2,000 luminaries.

Sunday Masa - Dec. 2

It's a Holiday Tamales Extravaganza! Get ready for tamales, food vendors, music and activities at Historic St. Paul Square.

Wassailfest - Dec. 6

It's an evening of music, fun food, great shopping, thousands of twinkling holiday lights and free wassail.

San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon - Dec. 3 

The Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series has made running fun for more than 20 years with live bands, cheer teams and more.

Fredericksburg Hot Air Balloon Festival - Dec. 29

Hot air balloon launch passes for the festival are free.

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