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Sister Cities Festival
11
Jul
Date
11 Jul (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 10 AM – 8 PM
Venue
Sames Auto Arena, 6700 Arena Blvd
Laredo, TX, United States, Mexico
📝 Useful Information
The 22nd Annual Laredo International Sister Cities Festival is scheduled to take place from July 10 to July 12, 2026, at the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas. This free, family-friendly event transforms the arena into a massive indoor mercado featuring over 200 exhibition booths with artisans and delegations from Mexico, Central America, and South America.
The festival highlights the deep cultural and economic ties between Laredo and its sister cities through various activities:
Are you interested in registering for the 5K run or finding a list of participating artisans for the upcoming festival?
Event Schedule & Location
What to Expect
Visiting Tips
•Sames Auto Arena
•Dates: Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12, 2026.
•Venue: Sames Auto Arena, 6700 Arena Blvd, Laredo, TX.
•Admission: Free for all attendees, with free parking available.
•Tentative Hours:
•Friday & Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m..
•Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Note: Previous years closed at 7:00 p.m.).
•Artisanal Marketplace: Shop for handcrafted furniture, leather goods, textiles, unique jewelry, and home decor.
•Authentic Gastronomy: Sample regional delicacies such as carne seca, traditional candies (dulces típicos), and authentic Mexican street food.
•Cultural Performances: Live entertainment including Ballet Folklórico, mariachi groups, and musical sets from visiting delegations.
•Sister Cities 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk: A family-oriented race typically held on the final morning of the festival.
•Lele Doll Workshop: Guided sessions where participants can learn to craft traditional Otomí cloth dolls from master artisans.
•Clear Bag Policy: The Sames Auto Arena strictly enforces a clear bag policy for all attendees.
•Official Information: For live updates or vendor inquiries, you can contact Visit Laredo at 956-795-2200.
•Participating Delegations: Frequent participants include the Mexican states of Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Oaxaca, and Tamaulipas.
Updated at 20 Mar 2026
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