It doesn't matter what age you are. Mermaids are fun! And to have a parade and festival and food and fun...well, it sounds magical!
What is SMTX Mermaid SPLASH? A celebration of all things San Marcos, Texas
SPLASH stands for: Stewardship, Preservation, Local, Arts, Sustainability, Heritage
September 2nd – September 17th
SMTX Mermaid SPLASH, an annual city-wide, multi-event festival, celebrating our city’s arts, culture, heritage and our most precious resource, the San Marcos River. This 15-day festival has something for everyone!
Events include:
SMTX Mer-tini Shakedown - a friendly competition among local mixologists to create the BEST San Marcos Mer-tini cocktail using Dripping Springs Vodka!
Mermaid Society Art Ball - creatively inspired evening wear is highly encouraged. The artier, the better!
Downtown Mermaid Parade - Fresh water mermaids are the primary theme for this family fun event. This all-inclusive city parade celebrates our history of the Aquamaids of Aquarena Springs and immortalizes the mermaid as guardians of the San Marcos River.
Mermaid Aqua Faire – a FREE festival for all ages with live music, food, artisan alley, kidzone, workshops, presentations, and mermaid market