Rio! Rio!

For centuries people have been settling along the San Antonio River, from native hunters and gatherers to European immigrants. Come see how they lived and changed the surrounding area at this exciting event!

Travel back in time at Rio! Rio!, Goliad State Park's annual fall event! Demonstrators and reenactors will be showing off their rare skill sets necessary for life along the San Antonio River throughout different times in history. Imagine living on the wild South Texas Plains, surrounded by only the native plants and animals as your resources. Would you know how to survive?

Demonstrators, reenactors, and educators cover topics such as:

• Blacksmithing
• Candle making
• Archeology
• Life as a Spanish Colonial Friar
• Life as a Spanish Colonial Soldier
• Spinning and Weaving
• and much more!!!

Try your own hand at grinding corn, creating cordage, roping and ranching, and archeology! 

Park entrance fees apply: $4 per person and free for kids 12 & under