Hundreds of reenactors today will recreate the events leading to Texas winning independence at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. It’s the largest battle reenactment in the state, sponsored by the San Jacinto Museum of History Association. The day-long event will include entertainment, vendors, food, family activities, cultural exhibits and an up-close look at Texas history. Visitors are invited to stroll through both Mexican and Texian camps for insight into the lives of soldiers and their families before the battle.
The festival begins at 10, with the reenactment of the battle, which will include cannons, horses and pyrotechnics, beginning at 3pm.
Entertainment Schedule
Main Stage
TIME
ENTERTAINMENT
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
11:00 - 12:00 a.m.
Fred Rusk & the Zydeco Hi-Steppers
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Mensaje desde Mariachi Mensajeros
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fred Rusk & the Zydeco Hi-Steppers
3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
- Break for Battle Reenactment -
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
SHSU Saxophone Quartet
Performance Stage
TIME
ENTERTAINMENT
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Ballet Folklorico
11:30 - 12:00 noon
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Red Chanuska
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Ballet Folklorico
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Red Chanuska
3:00-4:15 p.m.
- Break for Battle Reenactment -
5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Bruce Manners, Comedic Juggling
Children's Stage
TIME
ENTERTAINMENT
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
North Harris County Dulcimer Society
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Jacob Marshall
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
11:30 - 12:15 p.m.
Last Chance Forever - Birds of Prey
12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
Bruce Manners, Comedic Juggling
12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Last Chance Forever - Birds of Prey
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
2:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Bruce Manners, Comedic Juggling
3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
- Break for Battle Reenactment -
4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
General Sam Houston as portrayed by living historian Jack Edmondson
4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Bruce Manners, Comedic Juggling
5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Jacob Marshall
Festival Grounds
TIME
ENTERTAINMENT
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Camel Rides
3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Battle Reenactment
All Day
All Day
All Day
All Day
Black Beaver, Delaware Blanket Trader
All Day
Gilbert Hernandez, Texas Camel Connection
All Day
All Day
Archery
All Day
Make and take children's crafts