Spark! Experiences: San Elizario Calendar of Events
Spark! Places of Innovation, the Smithsonian’s nationally traveling exhibit on rural American ingenuity, opens at the Museum of the Big Bend on Friday, July 3, 2026 and runs through August 8, 2026.
Museum admission is FREE for the entire six-week run courtesy of our sponsors, Flying W Ranch and West Texas National Bank.
Below are the Spark! Experiences taking place in SAN ELIZARIO.
Week One: July 6 – 12
Salsa Fest / From Stone to Table: Molcajete and Metate Exhibit
SAN ELIZARIO– Los Portales Museum
July 11, 4 p.m.
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Join us for the opening of our new exhibit, From Stone to Table: Molcajete and Metate. The evening will include music and a salsa tasting, where visitors can vote for both the tastiest and the spiciest salsa.
San Elizario Historical Walking Tour
SAN ELIZARIO– Los Portales Museum
July 12, 11 a.m.
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A guided walking tour featuring 5+ historical sites in San Elizario. Visitors are encouraged to stay afterward to enjoy the Main Street Art Market and a Billy the Kid reenactment.
Week Three: July 20 – 26
Molcajete Curing Workshop
SAN ELIZARIO– Los Portales Museum
July 24, 5 p.m.
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Cost: $30 (registration required). Includes a new 7″ molcajete, curing materials, and guided instruction.
Week Five: August 3 – 9
Cacao Chocolate Grinding Workshop
SAN ELIZARIO– Los Portales Museum
August 8, 11 a.m.
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Cost: $10 per person (registration required)