800-RioFest (800-746-3378)
E-mail: RioFest@aol.com
Address: RioFest, Inc
PO Box 531105
1110 E. Harrison Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550

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General Information

*Art Preview Party
Thursday, April 17th, 7:00 PM
Casa de Amistad

*For tickets to Pre RioFest events, call the RioFest office.
MasterCard and Visa Accepted.

2008 Festival Hours:
Friday, April 18, 2008: 5 PM - 10PM
Saturday, April 19, 2008: 10 AM - 10 PM
Sunday, April 20, 2008: 12 Noon - 8 PM

2008 Admission Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $5.00
Children 3-12: $1.00
2 & Under : Free Admission
Parking: $3 per car. Parking organized by a local non profit, they appreciate your support!
Credit Cards or checks are not accepted for the purchase of admission tickets or tokens on the grounds.

Avoid the lines and get your tickets in advance.
Call the RioFest office at 800-Riofest to purchase special event and festival tickets. MasterCard and Visa accepted with advance sales.
No refunds - event operates rain or shine.

Additional Festival Information:

  • Pets are not allowed on festival grounds. Service dogs permitted.
  • Visitors may be photographed by official RioFest Photographers and said photos may be used in future RioFest publicity.
  • Visitors are prohibited from bringing ice chest, food, drinks, or alcoholic beverages onto the grounds
  • INFORMATION AND SOUVENIRS Our community partner, Kiwanis Club of Harlingen Get your up to the minute Schedule updates and shop in the expanded Souvenir Tent.
  • HARLINGEN EMS EMS First Aid and Fun Station Helicopter on site
  • LOST CHILDREN & BABY CHANGING STATION Located in the Family Activity Area
  • FOOD COURT You’ll be tempted by the aromas coming from the Food court this year, from Onion Blossoms to Cotton Candy! Food is provided by the local non profits and a select number of commercial vendors.