Who We Are

The King William Neighborhood is a quiet enclave just south of downtown San Antonio. After the Civil War, many prosperous German families built sturdy mansions and created what is today a handsome Victorian museum of homes. One after another, these stately houses have been restored.

OUR HISTORY

In 1967, the King William Association was chartered as a non-profit corporation to preserve the oldest residential historic district in the state of Texas and to promote the unique cultural heritage of San Antonio. To further that mission, the Association hosted its first Fair in 1968. Since then, the Fair has grown from a one-block arts exhibit to a major Fiesta® San Antonio event. Through the efforts of hundreds of volunteers and thousands of Fairgoers, the Fair raises funds for arts, education, and community improvements.

THE PROCEEDS

Thanks to the King William Fair proceeds, the King William Association has donated close to $800,000 in grants and scholarships since 2001. Grant and scholarship funds have been awarded to:

• Alamo Colleges District Scholarship Fund
• America's Walking Club
• Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum – MOSAIC Student Artist Program
• Bonham Academy – Creative Spaces Program
• Bonham Academy – Robotics Club
• Bonham Academy PTA – ArtSmart Program
• Brackenridge High School Theatre Dept. – Creative Spaces Program
• Brackenridge High School Cross Country
• Cannoli Fund for Dogs and Cats
• Footbridge Foundation
• Jump-Start Performance Co. – Historias y Cuentos at Bonham Academy
• San Antonio Art League & Museum
• Sala Diaz
• SAY Sí
• Villa Finale

Additional funds from the Fair also support these ongoing community activities:

• Free Concerts in the Park
• Sidewalk Replacement Program
• Public Park Improvements
• Cultural Arts District Workshops
• Graffiti Abatement
• Walking Tour Brochures
• Historic Property Research