Von Ormy Jalapeno Festival-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5-1

Art Martinez de Vara (photo)
Von Ormy Mayor

Von Ormy Jalapeno Parade and Festival Sponsored by Von Ormy Community Foundation, Saturday May 1st, from Noon to Midnight. There will be many different food items available all day long until midnight.

Kids Games: The famous Wiggle Waggle train will be there to give the children rides, plus other games for all ages. Crafts: There is going to be various craft booths selling many different items. Events: Medina River Trail Ride: Saturday May 1st, beginning at 9 a.m. will finish up at the end of the parade.

Fee $10 per horse. Contact Fred Duron III the trail ride coordinator for more information at 210-748-2585 or email: fredduron3@att.netParade : Noon Saturday May 1st line up will be at the corner of I-35 S Access Rd. and Benton City Rd. Line up begins at 11 a.m.

We are honored to have Bexar County Sheriff Amadeo Ortiz as the Parade Grand MarshallMr. W Fireworks show: 9 p.m. Saturday May 1st at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fairgrounds.

Mr. and Miss Jalapeno Contest: For more information you may call Rachel Quintanilla at 622-3365. Jalapeno Eating Contest: Mercy Ziegler the world record holder will be present to challenge anyone to take away her title. If you think you can beat her show up May 1st at the festival.

More details will be coming to this website on this contest.
Car Show: Details to be announced.

Music Line up: DJ San Antonio - All Day beginning at 1 p.m.
Larry Hernandez and the Caliche Road Band - 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Small Town Habit - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Nick Lawrence - 9:30 - Midnight

Come out and join the fun. Bring your Dancing Shoes & Lawn Chairs. Stay all day until Midnight or until we hang up the violin!!