St. Philip’s College Gears Up for 30th Annual CultureFest & Rib Cook-Off—An East Side Fiesta Staple
Mark your calendars for one of the East Side’s most anticipated Fiesta events! St. Philip’s College is set to host its 30th Annual CultureFest & Rib Cook-Off on Thursday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the college’s MLK campus—1801 Martin Luther King Drive.
As the largest free official Fiesta® San Antonio event on the East Side, CultureFest is all about celebrating community, culture, and connection. This family-friendly festival has something for everyone—from mouth-watering ribs and pies to live music, a car show, and interactive college open house events.
Here’s what to expect:
• Rib Cook-Off & Pie Competition
• Non-Alcoholic Drink Competition
• Food & Non-Food Vendors
• Live Entertainment, Dance, and Music
• Car Show
• Open House Tours showcasing student services and academic programs
Schedule Highlights:
• 10 a.m. – Open House in the William Allen Hudgins Health and Wellness Facility Welcome remarks with over 600 high school students in attendance
Pearls of Distinction Dance Presentation
• 11 a.m. – Main Stage Opening Ceremony featuring the Sam Houston High School Marching Band
• 2 p.m. – Valero Signage Unveiling at the Cybersecurity Innovations Center
Attendees will also have the chance to meet St. Philip’s College President Dr. Adena Williams Loston and college mascot Phil the Tiger.
Come hungry, bring your family, and celebrate culture, education, and community on the East Side—Fiesta-style!
