Fort Stockton Community Theatre invites you to be a part of the Annual Barrio Fest, celebrating the Hispanic culture and traditions of Fort Stockton.

Most events are free but tax-deductible donations are welcome to help sponsor activities. Call Alice Duerksen at (432) 336-3180, JB Gallegos at (828) 243-5005, or Andres Madrid at (432) 360-8044 for more information or to sponsor an event.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Evening
Official Barrio Fest Host Family Reunion Check-Ins
Opening Ceremony at the Fort Stockton Community Theater
Cine en el Teatro – 7:30 pm, Fort Stockton Community Theatre, 102 S Nelson St: Cantinflas, Ahi Esta El Detalle – info fsbarriofest@gmail.com
Oral History Recordings – Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library at Texas Tech University

Friday, September 15, 2023     

Morning
Barrio Fest Educational Tours – 3rd Graders
Oral History Recordings – Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library at Texas Tech University
LULAC’s History in Fort Stockton
Veterans Legends & Memorial

Evening
Barrio Fest Reception at FMH Hall of Fort Stockton Community Theatre Featuring Mariachi Santa Cruz & St. Edward’s University Ballet Folklorico
Texas Historical Commission Honors Fort Stockton Insurance Agency: 4 pm Texas Treasure Business Award Recognition at 901 W Dickinson – info fsbarriofest@gmail.com
Texas Treasure Business Awards & Heritage Reception: 6-8 pm, Fort Stockton Community Theatre, 102 S Nelson – info fsbarriofest@gmail.com
Cine en el Teatro – 8:30 pm, Fort Stockton Community Theatre, 102 S Nelson St: Cantinflas, El Padrecito – info fsbarriofest@gmail.com

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Activities throughout the day!

Barrio Fest Fun Run: 5k, 3 Leg Relay Race: 7 am checking, 8 am Race, 8 pm Awards (Stage) – Fort Stockton Community Theatre, 102 S Nelson – info 432-290-2637 or fsbarriofestrace@gmail.com
Historic Baseball Game: 9 am, Blue Sox Field-Rooney Park – info Isai Rojas 432-290-7786
Car Show: 10 am – 4 pm – info JB Garcia 432-244-6457
Food, and Arts & Craft Vendors
Community Services Booth Fair
Adobe Making Workshops
Loteria Games by Buen Vecino
Historical Self-Guided Tours w/Map
Oral History Recordings – Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library at Texas Tech University
LULAC’s History in Fort Stockton
Veterans Legends & Memorial Display
Dia de los Muertos Altar
Quinceañera Art Display at Chunk Arts Art Gallery and Studio
Platicas at Joe’s Place—Baseball Alumni
Tequila Tasting at Centennial Bar & Lounge
Grey Mule Pachanga—Winery Reunion
Annie Riggs Memorial Museum—Historical Archives
Performance by St. Edward’s University Ballet Folklorico
Theatre Performance at the Fort Stockton Community Theatre
Nelson Street Dance featuring El Paso’s Tejano Mix Radio

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Mass at the Historic St. Joseph’s Catholic Church