Family Reunion Schedule of events

 Welcome Family!  We hope to provide the best memorable, fun and loving, family reunion! Join in the fun at the 2026 39th Castilleja Family Reunion.

Please Register online before or by August 31, 2026.  Due to Venue Capacity Restrictions and Catering Requirements, kindly register online before or by August 31, 2026.  See Reunion Info tab for detailed information.

Aggie Park, 602 West Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78213

Location: Brackenridge Park, Tony Skipper Martinez Softball Field, 3700 N. St. Mary’s, San Antonio, Texas 78209

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Play softball, water balloon toss, rack-sack, friz-bee and paintball – all kinds of activities for the toddlers, children, teens and adults.

Toddlers -  Keep toddlers entertained with safe, engaging, and low-stress activities.

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Small Wading Pool - A shallow wading pool, Giant Bubbles and a Cozy Nook - A pop-up play tent or teepee filled with soft pillows and picture books for when the little ones need a break from the crowd.

Teens & Adults

8:30 a.m. Game 1 – Age: 17 and under

10:00 a.m. Game 2 - Ages (18 and over)

Children

 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Waterballoon Toss Game

10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Racksack Game

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  Freezebee Competition

11:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. Paintball Competition

After fun and games with the family, you can enjoy a stretch of the San Antonio River, the Japanese Tea Garden, Sunken Garden Theater, the San Antonio Zoo, Lambert Beach and Tony “Skipper” Martinez ball fields.

REGISTRATION:

Online registration: Ongoing

We encourage online registration so that we don’t violate fire code venue requirements and get an accurate food count; however, everyone is welcome to register the day of the event.    See Reunion Info tab for detailed information.

Door Registration: 

10:00 a.m. Registeration Commences 

POTLUCK ITEMS DELIVERY TIMES: 

9:00 a.m.-12:00a.m.  Potluck Lunch Items to be delivered to Kitchen Personnel.  

EVENT ITENERARY: 

10:00 a.m.-10:05 a.m. Blessing, Pastor Maximiliano Castilleja

10:05 a.m.-10:10 a.m.  Welcome. President Raul Castilleja

10:15 a.m.-10                      Honor Guard

10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.  Military Tribute Video Veterans 

11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Presentation of Military Service Gifts

11:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m.  Legacy Video of the Herculano Castilleja Family

12:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.  Potluck Lunch Served by Kitchen Personnel

Brunch Menu: Delicious Subs, Gourmet Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, Desserts

1:00p.m.    Mariachi Performance (Line Dancing everyone)

“Viva La Familia, La Bamba, La Cucaracha, Mariachi Loco, Carmen Se Me Pierdo La Cadenita (Everyone Conga Dance)

1:30 p.m.  Flamenco/Guitarist Performance 

2:00 p.m.   Historias de Nuestros Ancestors

2:30 p.m. Kids Talent Show – “Grandma-Where do I Come From?” Play written by Emma Novalee Castilleja, Director: Pastors Max Castilleja & Clarissa Castilleja

3:00 p.m.  Karoake (open mic)

3:30 p.m.    Line Dances (Five Line Dances)

4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Loteria (Fundraiser)

5:30 p.m. Castilleja Scholarship Presentation by Raul Castilleja and Priscilla Castilleja

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m, Delicious/Hot Dinner – (Smoked Chicken, Sausage, Charro Beans & Rice) *If anyone has special meal requirements, let us know in advance.

7:00 p.m.    Silent Auction, Lottery and Raffles Ends (Winners to be Announced)

8:00 pm -10:00 p.m.  Dance Starts (DJ all genres begin)