---
title: King William Fair 2027
description: Annual one-day art & craft fair in San Antonio's King William District, with booth sales, a jury, and cash awards.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/fb3b077a-97f4-4084-91f9-a00c975544ac
type: program
status: open
createdAt: "2026-10-24"
updatedAt: "2026-10-24"
programType: Festival/fair
organization: King William Fair
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/king-william-fair
deadline: "2027-01-14"
entryFee: 40 USD
location: King William Historic District, San Antonio, TX, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: "Cash awards: Best in Show $300, Best New Artist $200, Best Fiesta Spirit $100"
disciplines:
  - apparel/fiber
  - ceramic
  - drawing/painting
  - folk art
  - glass
  - home/body/wellness
  - jewelry
  - leather/metal/wood
  - mixed media/mosaic/sculpture
  - fun fiesta creations
  - photography/book arts/paper
  - pre-packaged food
  - world market
---

# King William Fair 2027

**Hosted by:** King William Fair

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** King William Historic District, San Antonio, TX, United States | **Deadline:** January 14, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $40

## About This Program

### About This Call

The King William Fair is a one-day event held on Saturday, April 24, 2027, from 9:00am to 5:00pm in the historic King William District of San Antonio, Texas. The Fair draws approximately 25,000 visitors and features 200 Art & Craft exhibitors alongside five stages of live music and dance performances, food and beverage booths, a Texas Wine Garden, Kids Kingdom, and a 2-mile parade. The Fair has been held annually since 1968 and is recognized as San Antonio's "Best Family-Friendly Fiesta Event." Proceeds support fine art instructional programs in neighborhood schools, college scholarships for local students, and revitalization efforts in the King William Historic District.

The Fair accepts entries in the following categories: Apparel/Fiber, Ceramic, Drawing/Painting, Folk Art, Glass, Home/Body/Wellness, Jewelry, Leather/Metal/Wood, Mixed Media/Mosaic/Sculpture, Fun Fiesta Creations, Photography/Book Arts/Paper, Pre-Packaged Food, and World Market. All work must be original and handmade by the artist; no fabricated forms, kits, patterns, commercial products, or buy-and-sell items are allowed. Artists must be present and personally staff their booth during the event.

### Artist Amenities

- Drive-thru Artist Packet Pick-up
- Dedicated Artist Parking with golf-cart shuttle
- Artist Oasis Hospitality Area
- Boothsitters
- URL link on the King William Fair website
- Two complimentary admission wristbands

### Awards

- Best in Show, Henry Rayburn Award (creativity and originality) - $300
- Best New Artist (new to the Fair) - $200
- Best Fiesta Spirit (booth display) - $100

### Fees

- Non-refundable Application Fee: $40.00
- Standard Booth: $335.00
- Corner Booth: $445.00
- 110V Electrical Power (optional): $200.00
- Liability Insurance (optional): $79.00 per booth
- Pre-packaged Food inspection fee: $35.00
- Parking Permit: $30.00 per vehicle

### Important Dates

- Application Deadline: Thursday, January 14, 2027
- Notification of Acceptance: Thursday, January 28, 2027
- Deadline to Accept & Purchase Booth: Thursday, February 16, 2027
- Deadline for Cancellation with Full Refund: Tuesday, March 23, 2027
- Pre-Fair Set-up: Friday, April 23, 2027 (4pm-8:45pm)
- Fair Day Set-up: Saturday, April 24, 2027 (6am-7:45am)
- Show Date: Saturday, April 24, 2027 (9am-5pm)
- Fair Day Breakdown: Saturday, April 24, 2027 (5pm-8pm)

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** apparel/fiber, ceramic, drawing/painting, folk art, glass, home/body/wellness, jewelry, leather/metal/wood, mixed media/mosaic/sculpture, fun fiesta creations, photography/book arts/paper, pre-packaged food, world market
- **Note:** Open only to individual artists/exhibitors directly involved in the design and creation of the work they exhibit. Artists must be present during the event and must personally staff their booth; no dealers, agents or representatives are permitted, except for those participating in the World Market area. All work must be original and made by hand; no fabricated forms, kits, patterns, commercial products, or buy-and-sell products are allowed.

### Additional Requirements

- Non-refundable Application Fee: $40.00
- Images: 4 (3 shots showing a variety of price point products and 1 booth shot required)
- All products must be original - no buy-sell products allowed
- Artist must be present at the show

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash awards: Best in Show $300, Best New Artist $200, Best Fiesta Spirit $100

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 23, 2026
- **Deadline:** January 14, 2027
- **Program Start:** April 24, 2027
- **Program End:** April 24, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** zet@kwfair.org

**Phone:** 210-271-3247

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14826