UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures

05/28/2026

Hit the road and explore what Texas has to offer!🤠

Kerrville Folk Festival | May 21–June 7
A beloved folk music festival with live performances, camping, workshops, and community vibes.
🔗 https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org

Puro Conjunto Exhibit | June 11�Explore the history and cultural impact of conjunto music — a uniquely Texan sound rooted in Tejano traditions and shaped by generations of community, culture, and music in San Antonio and South Texas. �🔗https://texancultures.utsa.edu/exhibits/puro-conjunto-borderless-sound

Texas Route 66 Festival | June 4 – 13�Celebrate the spirit of Route 66 with classic cars, live entertainment, food, and family-friendly fun. �🔗 https://www.visitamarillo.com

West Texas Western Swing Festival | June 10 – 13�Enjoy western swing music, dancing, and Texas traditions at this lively annual festival. �🔗https://www.snyderchamber.org/

Alt text: Orange “Upcoming Texas Events” flyer featuring Kerrville Folk Festival, Puro Conjunto Exhibit, Texas Route 66 Festival, and West Texas Western Swing Festival with dates and locations across Texas.

05/27/2026

Training day. The ITC docents and team members gathered for class this morning, getting all the details on the upcoming Puro Conjunto exhibit, opening June 11. ITC head curator Bianca Alvarez outlined the exhibit sections and content, from the European and Mexican musical traditions, to the instruments, to the great musicians who defined conjunto, and to the places that have kept the tradition alive. Read about the new exhibit: https://bit.ly/4wk7JMC

05/22/2026

Have a look at this great story from KCWX TV - UTSA - The University of Texas at San Antonio artist-in-residence Shelly Lares speaks on the past, present and future of Tejano music. We're getting excited for our next exhibit, Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound, opening June 11, and look forward to welcoming you when it opens next month.
https://youtu.be/43yzG8TRBvk?si=bfJsQU6XbRqW8Qk_
UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts

Tejano music icon Shelly Lares sits down with River City News to discuss the rich history, evolution and future of Tejano and Conjunto music.The story traces...

05/21/2026

From live music and folk festivals to rodeos and polka celebrations, here are some upcoming events you won’t want to miss! 🎶🌟

National Polka Festival | May 22–24�Celebrate Czech heritage in Ennis with lively polka music, traditional dancing, parades, authentic food, and cultural festivities.�🔗 https://nationalpolkafestival.com

Memorial Day Weekend Concert | May 25�Enjoy a festive evening of live music and community celebration during Memorial Day weekend.
🔗https://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/2292/Visit-Boerne�
River Rodeo 2026 | Now – May 31�Experience rodeo excitement in the heart of San Antonio with live entertainment, competitions, and Texas traditions. �🔗https://www.sariverauthority.org/event/river-rodeo-2026/

Kerrville Folk Festival | May 21–June 7
A beloved folk music festival with live performances, camping, workshops, and community vibes.
🔗 https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org

Alt text: Blue “Upcoming Texas Events” flyer featuring four Texas events with dates and locations. Events listed include National Polka Festival in Ennis, Memorial Day Weekend Concert in Boerne, River Rodeo 2026 in San Antonio, and Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville. The graphic includes a white outline of Texas and the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures logo at the bottom.

05/14/2026

Texas is packed with festivals this season 🎡🎶✨

Lee County Fair | May 14–16
A classic Texas fair featuring carnival rides, livestock shows, live entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly fun in Giddings.

National Polka Festival | May 22–24
Celebrate Czech heritage in Ennis with lively polka music, traditional dancing, parades, authentic food, and cultural festivities.
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Kerrville Folk Festival | May 21–June 7
A beloved folk music festival with live performances, camping, workshops, and community vibes.
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Puro Conjunto Exhibit | June 11
Explore the history and cultural impact of conjunto music — a uniquely Texan sound rooted in Tejano traditions and shaped by generations of community, culture, and music in San Antonio and South Texas. 
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05/14/2026

Texas is packed with festivals this season 🎡🎶✨

Lee County Fair | May 14–16�A classic Texas fair featuring carnival rides, livestock shows, live entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly fun in Giddings.�🔗 https://www.leecountyfairtx.com

National Polka Festival | May 22–24�Celebrate Czech heritage in Ennis with lively polka music, traditional dancing, parades, authentic food, and cultural festivities.�🔗 https://nationalpolkafestival.com

Kerrville Folk Festival | May 21–June 7
A beloved folk music festival with live performances, camping, workshops, and community vibes.
🔗 https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org

Puro Conjunto Exhibit | June 11�Explore the history and cultural impact of conjunto music — a uniquely Texan sound rooted in Tejano traditions and shaped by generations of community, culture, and music in San Antonio and South Texas. �🔗https://texancultures.utsa.edu/exhibits/puro-conjunto-borderless-sound

ALT Text : Graphic titled “Upcoming Texas Events” with a pink and purple gradient background. The flyer lists four events across Texas: Lee County Fair in Giddings from May 14–16, National Polka Festival in Ennis from May 22–24, Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville from May 21–June 7 and Puro Conjunto Exhibit June 11. The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures logo appears at the bottom.

05/14/2026

POV: the PR team wrote the caption… and the social team rewrote it 🤭

Somewhere between “rich tapestry of cultures” and “ITC is everything fr 😌💛” is the perfect balance.

05/13/2026

REMINDER! While we're installing our next exhibit, "Puro Conjunto," the ITC is offering half-price admission - Adult $5, Senior/Youth/Military $2.50. Now through June 7.

05/12/2026

ITC'S NEXT EXHIBIT: “Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound” celebrates how this uniquely Texan genre continues to thrive in San Antonio, the region, and beyond. Conjunto is more than music—it is a living record of cultural exchange, community identity, and artistic innovation. The exhibit explores conjunto music as one of Texas’s most vital and enduring cultural expressions. Details: https://bit.ly/3R3fWEY
UTSA Libraries Texas Music Museum

05/09/2026

Asian Festival is an opportunity to learn the customs and traditions of our Asian Neighbors. The ITC joins our festival friends at HemisFair today, 4-10p. Asian Festival