Hotel Contessa

Cookies & Cocktails Workshop – Fiesta Edition
2026-04-19 13:30 - 15:00 UTC
Cookies, cocktails, and Fiesta vibes. Join us April 19 for a colorful decorating workshop at Hotel Contessa.

Cookies & Cocktails Workshop – Fiesta Edition
Sunday, April 19 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
$75 per person
Celebrate Fiesta season with a colorful and creative afternoon at Hotel Contessa. Join Sift & Sip, one of San Antonio’s favorite cookie decorators, for a vibrant, beginner-friendly cookie decorating class perfect for all skill levels.
This 1.5-hour guided workshop includes everything you need to create beautifully decorated Fiesta-themed cookies — plus one Fiesta cocktail ticket to enjoy while you decorate.
🎨 Your Ticket Includes:
• 1.5-hour guided decorating class led by Sift & Sip
• All decorating supplies and cookies provided
• One Fiesta cocktail ticket
• Complimentary Valet Parking ($27 value)
Perfect for a fun Fiesta outing with friends, a creative Sunday activity, or a festive River Walk experience.
Spots are limited, reserve your seat and celebrate Fiesta, one cookie at a time. ✨

Texas Cavaliers River Parade Watch Party + VIP Terrace
2026-04-20 17:30 - 21:00
Experience Fiesta from the best seats on the River Walk at Hotel Contessa. Enjoy reserved seating, a lively pre-party, and optional VIP terrace upgrades as the Texas Cavaliers River Parade passes right by the hotel. Secure your parade seats today.

Cavalier’s River Parade Dining Experience at Ambler
2026-04-20 18:00 - 21:00
Enjoy an elevated dining experience at Ambler during the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. For $170 per person, enjoy a three-course menu, cocktails, valet parking, and VIP parade seating with patio views for an unforgettable Fiesta evening.

Viva Wellness Spa Event
2026-04-24 17:00 - 19:00
Relax, reset, and recharge at our Viva Wellness Spa Event. For $15 per person, enjoy mini spa experiences including facials, chair massages, hand treatments, and sound bath sessions, along with wellness vendors, complimentary wellness shots, and live entertainment.

Saturday Art Fair at Hotel Contessa
2026-04-25 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-27 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-29 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-09-26 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-10-31 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-11-28 12:30 - 16:00 and 17 more dates
Every Last Saturday of the Month | 12:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Hotel Contessa – River Level Atrium
Celebrate creativity and community at Hotel Contessa’s monthly Sunday Art Fair, featuring a rotating lineup of talented local artists and makers. Stroll through the river-level atrium, discover one-of-a-kind pieces, and meet the artists behind the work – including several whose pieces are featured in guest rooms as part of our quarterly exhibit series.
Soak up the vibrant energy of the River Walk in an inspiring, art-filled setting.
Open to the public. Free to attend.

Fiesta Student Mariachi Showcase
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00
Celebrate San Antonio’s rich cultural heritage with a special student mariachi showcase at Hotel Contessa. Enjoy live performances from talented young musicians bringing the sounds of Fiesta to the River Walk.
April 19 | 1–3 PMFeaturing Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center + Mariachi Origen y Tradición
April 26 | 1–3 PMFeaturing Harris Middle School + Mariachi Orgullo Mexicano
