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NIOSA 2026 Kicks Off at La Villita With New Layout and Live Coverage

Proceeds support the Conservation Society’s preservation work across San Antonio.

Overview

  • The four-night festival, now in its 78th year, is underway at La Villita as part of Fiesta San Antonio.
  • Several popular areas moved after a developer bought the La Villita Assembly Building, with Sauerkraut Bend, Irish Flats and the Mexican Market among the relocations.
  • KSAT planned a livestream of the opening-night festivities so people can watch from home.
  • Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the gate.
  • Bongo-K-Bobs shows the scale of volunteer power at NIOSA, with up to 480 helpers making 10,000 to 12,000 skewers and the booth typically selling about 11,500 kebabs.