Conference Registration

Sometimes all it takes to convince event attendees to register "Yes" is a little extra excitement. Your event agenda may be solid, full of educational seminars and networking opportunities, but what about activities outside the boardroom? An opportunity to visit a world-class museum exhibition, catch a football game, or sample cuisine from the hottest new restaurant may be just what attendees need as incentive.

Check out the current and upcoming San Antonio events. They're great activity suggestions for your meeting registrants and their guests. Plus, many of them double as San Antonio event venues as well, making it easy to bring the fun right to your attendees!

• Ten of the top high school football teams in the state compete August 27-29 at the Toyota Tundra Texas Football Classic at the Alamodome. This San Antonio event kicks off the football season for Texas high schools, and features schools that have played in 12 state championships. One of the top meeting venues in San Antonio, the Alamodome has over 160,000 square feet of exhibit space and can seat up to 77,000 guests. Ticket prices for the football classic have yet to be announced.

• The River Walk, a top San Antonio attraction, heats up September 10 for the Dos Equis Pachanga del Rio. This "Taste of the River Walk" features 20 participating River Walk establishments presenting their best culinary offerings from 5 to 8:30 PM. Live music tops of the evening's festivities. Tickets are $25 prior to the event; group rates are available.

• Fiestas Patrias is a three-day cultural and historical event celebrating Mexico's independence from Spain. Folkloric dancing, a street parade, exhibit booths, mariachi music and entertainment from popular Tejano, regional conjunto and ranchero bands will fill San Antonio's historic Market Square, the largest Mexican market north of the Rio Grande River. Held September 12-14, the celebration is free to attend.