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Tag: charreada

Posted inArts & Culture

Just This #9: Fiesta! Of Kings, Queens, Charreada, and Cornyation

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Beth Frerking and Rick Casey April 20, 2018January 31, 2020

This week in Just This, we discuss the more than century-long history of San Antonio’s annual Fiesta celebration – its kings, queens, parties and festivals from La Villita to Market Square to the Alamodome.

Luis Parra Villanueva's shadow is projected next to Bloodbuzz's head in the arena at sunset.
Posted inArts & Culture

Bloodbuzz: Chronicling a Horse’s Journey from Neglect to the Charreada

Avatar photo by Bonnie Arbittier April 8, 2018January 31, 2020
A charro participates in the piiales category in which the charro ropes the hind legs of a running horse to bring it to a stop.
Posted inArts & Culture

After 70 Years, Charreada a Staple of San Antonio Culture

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jeffrey Sullivan and Hannah Whisenant June 11, 2017June 11, 2017
Posted inArts & Culture

Rendon FotoHistoria: My First Charreada

Avatar photo by Al Rendon May 1, 2017April 30, 2017
Escaramuzas line up to perform at A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada.
Posted inArts & Culture

Whirling Lassos Capture Tradition During ‘A Day in Old Mexico’

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Rocío Guenther and Bonnie Arbittier April 23, 2017April 25, 2017
Daniel Arguelles prays moments before it is his turn to ride a bull. Photo by Scott Ball.
Posted inArts & Culture

Watch: Southside Hosts ‘A Day in Old Mexico’

Avatar photo by Camille Garcia April 18, 2016October 7, 2016
Tomás Garcilazo prepares a saddle on one of his horses. Photo by Scott Ball.
Posted inArts & Culture, Lifestyle, Sports

Charreada: Celebrating Mexican Traditions at the Rodeo

Avatar photo by Camille Garcia February 20, 2016October 7, 2016
Mario Villasenor diptych. Photos by Josh Huskin.
Posted inArts & Culture

Portraits of Charreada

Avatar photo by Scott Ball September 20, 2015October 7, 2016
Charro Raymond poses for a photo with his horse while it gets a drink. Photo by Scott Ball.
Posted inArts & Culture, Health, Lifestyle

Photo Gallery: Charreada, San Antonio’s Best Kept Secret

Avatar photo by Scott Ball July 19, 2015January 31, 2020
Posted inArts & Culture, Business & Development, Business & Tech, Lifestyle

A Brief Guide to Fiesta for First Timers & The Cascarón App

Garrett Heath by Garrett Heath April 20, 2013October 7, 2016
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