The Fort Stockton Barrio Fest, a celebration of the history, culture, and traditions of Hispanic heritage in Fort Stockton, is set to take place from September 13 to September 15, 2024. This annual event brings together the community for a weekend filled with educational tours, cultural performances, and a variety of activities that highlight the rich traditions of the Hispanic community.
The festivities kick off on September 13 with educational tours from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Throughout the day, attendees can participate in a variety of activities, including oral history recordings, with collections archived by Texas Tech Southwest Collections, available by appointment only. The day also features a Veterans Legend and Memorial event from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at a location to be announced, and the Texas Treasure Business Awards, hosted by the Pecos County Historical Commission at FMH Meeting Hall, 102 S Nelson St., from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The evening will continue with a performance by Mariachis Los Parientes de Pedro Moreno, following the awards reception.
On September 14, the event continues with the Barrio Fest 5K Run/Relay, beginning at 7:00 a.m. in front of the Nelson Street Theatre. Activities at Rooney Park include a historic baseball game and ceremony from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., along with food, arts and craft booths, self-guided historical tours, and more. Stakitas’ Car Club Show, featuring awards and a Ballet Folklorico performance, will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Nelson Street.
Other highlights on Saturday include the Adobe Making Workshops, Loteria games at FMH Meeting Hall, and a Barrio Art Installation Display at Chunk Art Gallery & Studio on 1st Street. Entertainment will be provided by El Paso Tejano Mix Radio with live DJ performances from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Main Stage on Nelson Street. The day will conclude with a street dance featuring El Paso Tejano Mix and The Cumbia Movement from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Nelson Street.
The celebration wraps up on September 15 with a Sunday Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, followed by the championship of the Historic Baseball Tournament at Rooney Park from 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
For more information and a full schedule of events, visit Texasbarriofest.com.
