AUGUST
5·8
1976 On the 15-acre HemisFair Plaza grounds
of The Institute of Texan Cultures of
The University of Texas at San Antonio.
A theater of live performance, Folklife Festival is
a dynamic dimension of the Institute's program
expressing the vitality and excitement
of living folkways.
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FOODS~
tlANCES
Foods of 24 nations plus dozens of preparation demon­strations
will let you taste the savory goodness of cui­sine
served by Chinese, German, Mexican, Yugoslav,
Greek, Jewish, Filipino, Italian, Irish, Polish, Wendish
and other Texas ethnic groups . . . Sample jerky pre­pared
by Texas Indians .. . Try the tantalizing tasty
thrills of Alsatian paresa, Swedish bif-bostok, Danish
pastries, Japanese teriyaki, Soul Food or regional spe­cialties
- Gilmer Yam Pie, Cajun shrimpboats or mouth­watering.
hardy cowboy foods prepared by round-up
cooks on their ranch Chuck Wagons.
Mexican food German sausage
Constant entertainment on seven stages will be scattered
over 15 acres. Dancing will be a major activity at the
festival . .. Grab your partner, join the fun or watch with
lively interest the colorful costumed groups dancing
their traditional steps . . . They're outstanding - the
statewide champion Czech Beseda Dancers, Fiery Fla­menco's,
Indian tribal and Lebanese folk dancers, pio­neer
squares plus a variety of native dance units will
be featured.
Filipino Royalty Dance Lebanese dancer
1f GAMES, AB.TS (!) &-MU~te
The Festival will provide a backdrop for nostalgic games
of childhood. On the grounds you will find both young­sters
and adults competing in such games as . . . Pitch­ing
Dollars, Horseshoes, Belgian Bowling, English darts
.. . Enter a domino tournament . . . Enjoy "Free Cowboy
Kisses" or slide down the grassy hills of the Institute.
You buy Indian crafts and see artists demonstrating
their talent.
Indian drummers Kissing craw fi sh
Music will provide toe-tappin' rhythms. Become en­chanted
with the tunes of Irish and Scottish bagpipers,
lively polka bands, strolling Mariachis, German Oompah
bands, good t imes Cajun bands, jazz groups, plus coun­try
and western bands . .. There will be old-time hymn
singing in the state's largest brush arbor. So come hear
the f iddlers, quartette singers and outstanding choral
groups.
I OOR'l'.BS'l'S
CRA?'l'S &
COS'rUM!S
Texans have always engaged in competitive contests
and sometimes these take an unusual and zany turn.
Typical of the competition and demonstrations to be
held during the festival are chicken flying contests, arm
wrestling, watermelon seed spitting contests, Scottish
caber and sheaf tossing, and even Cajun crawfish races.
These are but' a few of the special events to be staged.
The festival will spotlight " How-to-do-it" crafts with arti­sans
and craftsmen doing their work before the specta­tors.
Some of the crafts to be demonstrated will be Mac­rame',
Pisanki, Wycinanki, Origami, Saddle and Leather­craft,
Blacksmithing, Pottery and Ceramics, and the pio­neer
arts of weaving, making vegetable dyes, lye soap,
rope making and knife forging. You will have the oppor­tunity
to buy the very articles you have watched being
made. Free schools by outstanding artisans will let you
become a participant. Learn whittlin', batik and even
stained glass making.
Most of the performers, whether they be folk dancers,
craftsmen, artists, entertainers, musicians, food servers
or yarn tellers will be in authentic native costumes, set­ting
the Institute grounds aglow with their multi-colored,
rainbow hues. As a bicentennial tribute we invite you to
celebrate Texas' Biggest Party to honor our country's
birthday in costume.
Belgian shower bath game Potter
T GAMES, AB.TS (!} &,:MU.StO
The Festival will provide a backdrop for nostalgic games
of childhood. On the grounds you will find both young­sters
and adults competing in such games as . . . Pitch­ing
Dollars, Horseshoes, Belgian Bowling, English darts
... Enter a domino tournament ... Enjoy "Free Cowboy
Kisses" or slide down the grassy hills of the Institute.
You buy Indian crafts and see artists demonstrating
their talent
Indian drummers Kissing crawfish
Music will provide toe-tappin' rhythms. Become en­chanted
with the tunes of Irish and Scottish bagpipers,
lively polka bands, strolling Mariachis, German Oompah
bands, good times Cajun bands, jazz groups, plus coun­try
and western bands .. . There will be old-time hymn
singing in the state's largest brush arbor. So come hear
the fiddlers, quartette singers and outstanding choral
groups.
Walker Ford Black Choir
To recapture a wisp of nostalgia for the aged and en­lightenment
for the youngsters, the festival will bring
back a spectrum of pioneer life, with such activities as
Corn Shuckin', Candy Pulling, Log Rolling, House Rais­ing,
Quilting bees, Rail-Splitting, Spike Driving and many
other " Remember When" experiences.
You will see an unusual Frontier Toyland; one which
centers attention on display and construction of toys of
Yesterday. You will delight in the antics of wid~yed
youngsters as they build with pride their own corncob
dolls and other pioneer toys or just rough house in the
hay.
It takes some 6,000 Texans from 130 towns to present
the fifth annual Texas Folklife Festival. More than 1500
entertainers are " front and center" on the festival's 7
stages.
Rope Maki!r Lye soap maker
Traditional folk performances, costumes, games, contests, demonstrations, crafts, art, food, music and dancing on seven out­door
stages. A family occasion where Texans of all races and national origins have fun together.
Photo Credits: Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation and the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures.
HOURS:
Thurs., Aug. 5
5-11 P.M.
Fri., Aug. 6
5-11 P.M.
Sat., Aug. 7
Noon-11 P.M.
Sun., Aug. 8
Noon-9:30P.M.
ADVANCE ADMIS­SION
(Until Aug. 2)
Adults: . $2.00
Children under 12: 35q:
ADMISSION AT
GATES:
Adults: $2.50
Children under12: soq:
Food and drinks sold
by coupon only. Mas­ter
Charge and Bank­Americard
honored for
purchase of art or craft
items.
Send check or money
order payable to:
UTSA Institute of
Texan Cultures
Texas Folk life Festival
P.O. Box1226
San Antonio, TX 78294
Sorry, there are no refunds.
Economical Park and
Ride service from
major parking centers.
Free school and group
tour bus parking avail­able
at 141 Lavaca
Street.
Free shuttle buses from
downtown parking lots
to festival grounds.
Shuttle buses operate
from 4:30P.M. to11:30
P.M. Thursday and
Friday. From 11:30
A.M. to11 :30 P.M.
Saturday. From 11 :30
A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Sunday.
Shuttle buses decor­ated
for easy identifi­cation.
Major downtown bus
stops marked by
festival signs.
For tickets and further
information contact:
Texas Folklife Festival
UTSA Institute of Texan
Cultures P.O. Box 1226
San Antonio, Tx. 78294
Phone: 512/226-7651 ext. 57