Western Heritage Weekend

About The Weekend

February 6 - 8, 2026

Parade on February 7, 2026

The Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive Committee produces the annual parade to kick- off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. The parade features a cattle drive, mounted infantry groups, authentic wagons, and heritage organizations that come together to participate in a display of the western heritage and local culture of San Antonio and Texas. The people of San Antonio can also enjoy the Stampede 5K Run through the streets of beautiful downtown and the Vaquero Cook-Off at the Historic Market Square.

Parade Route

Event Schedule

Friday, February 6, 2026

5:00pm-10:00pm at Market Square: Western Heritage Weekend Kick-off with vendors, music, and activities

Saturday, February 7, 2026

9:00am at Milam Park: Stampede 5K – start/finish, Houston St.
10:55am on Houston St: Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive - Milam Park to Broadway
12:00pm-11:00pm at Market Square: Vaquero Cook-Off with music, food, retail vendors, and contests

Sunday, February 8, 2026

11:00am-6:00pm at Market Square: Family Day –vendors, live music, and activities

Weekend Events

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Stampede 5K

The 5K run/walk kicks off the Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive. The Stampede takes place on the main streets of Historic Downtown San Antonio!

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Vaquero Cook-Off

Head to downtown San Antonio and Market Square to enjoy some of the traditional staples of the vaqueros from the 1800s. Cook-off entries include Cooks Choice, Chili and Menudo.