This one day event begins at 9:00 a.m. and will end at 10:00 p.m. and features a variety of vendors, from food, arts and crafts, games and entertainment for the entire family.  The music will begin at 9:45 a.m. with “Most Wanted” playing rock and roll hits.  Also featured are Senior Moments Band, Non Prophet, The Bongodogs, Route 66, Los Angeles del Sur, Jimmy Gonzalez y El Grupo Mazz, and Elida Reyna y Avante.  You can download a copy of the music lineup poster here:  Fiesta Music Poster2012             

Oscar Munoz will be performing his magic in the Cultural Arts Building at 122 E. Oleander Avenue at 1:00 p.m. and also again at 5:00 p.m.  His is a show you don’t want to miss.   

If you are a car enthusiast, we have a classic car show where participants compete for first, second, and third place honors and the coveted Mayor’s Choice award.  Vote on your favorite and stay for the results announced at 4:00 p.m.

Our children’s area will have its first annual Tiny & Lil’ Mr. & Miss Fiesta de La Feria competition for children ages 4 through 9.  The tiny category is for children ages 4 to 6 and the Lil’ category is for children 7-9.  Download a pdf flyer and registration form here:  Tiny & Lil Mr. & Miss Fiesta de La Feria Competition Flyer 2012    Fiesta de La Feria 2012 Tiny & Lil’ Mr. & Miss Competition Registration Form

Browse through the Fiesta related forms below to get a better sense of all the activities going on during the Fiesta de La Feria and participate in whichever activity you wish. 

Remember the date — February 25, 2012!

Fiesta Forms

Fiesta de La Feria 2012 Vendor Registration Form

Fiesta de La Feria 2012 Car Show Registration Form

Fiesta de La Feria 2012 Pie Bake-Off Form

Fiesta de La Feria 2012 Cupcake Contest Registration Form

Fiesta de La Feria Fred & Frieda Coloring Contest Form

Fiesta 2012 Raffle Prizes Flyer

The first weekend in December, students in third through twelfth grade will perform Aladdin by Dan Neidermyer on an outdoor stage near Veterans Memorial Park/Sports Complex.  Friends, family, and all community members are invited to come, bring a blanket to sit upon and enjoy the magic that is live theatre.   “This is meant to be a collaborative endeavor between the city and the school district to enrich our community.  The community will be treated to free, family entertainment and students will have the opportunity to act on stage for an audience,” said Mrs. Amstutz, one of the directors of the production.

Auditions for students to participate in the play were held on Tuesday, October 4 at the La Feria High School auditorium.  Another audition was held on Sunday, October 9 at 4:00 P.M., also at the La Feria High School.  Mrs. Rhonda Amstutz explains, “I am so excited for our younger students to have the opportunity to participate in live theatre.  There are ten speaking roles in this show and many opportunities for young actors and actresses to come make the story come alive on stage.  We purposely set up two different meeting times in hopes of accommodating everyone who wished to take part.”

City Manager Sunny K. Philip added, “This collaboration between the City and School will provide a venue for students to shine and will also improve the quality of life in our community.”

Anyone interested in this new project may contact Rhonda Amstutz at W. B. Green Jr. High between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 797-8410 or email her at Rhonda.amstutz@laferiaisd.org. 

Corporate and Individual Sponsorship opportunities are available for Theatre in the Park and will be included in all advertising and promotions.  Download a copy of the sponsorship letter and form here:  Sponsorship Letter & Commitment Form

The City of La Feria, the La Feria Industrial Development Corporation, the La Feria Economic Development Corporation and the Little Lighthouse Children’s Rehab Center celebrated the Little Lighthouse Rehab Center Grand Opening and ribbon cutting on October 7, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.  The business is located at 313 W. Business 83 in La Feria.  Business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  City officials joined business owners Mr. & Mrs. Rick Perez and employees for the celebration. 

In its tenth year, NFL Flag Football has become the fastest growing sport in La Feria.  NFL Flag Football has also attracted players from the surrounding communities, as La Feria is one of a few cities to offer an NFL Flag Football program in the Rio Grande Valley.  Participation has steadily increased with over 200 registered players per season.  So get excited and play NFL Flag Football!

Registration for the 2011 season will kick off Saturday, July 23, 2011 and run every Saturday through August 6, 2011 at the Bailey H. Dunlap Memorial Public Library.  Late registration will be held August 8^th through the 12^th at City Hall, 115 E. Commercial Avenue, La Feria. 

Check out the Official League Website at http://laferiaflagfootball.nflflag.com

As we have done in the past, we will be honoring our Veterans from throughout the Valley.  We ask that all veterans attending register at the Veterans Tent or download a copy of the form here La Feria Independence Day Celebration -Veteran’s Reg. Form, complete it, and bring it with you so that we may have the information to announce your name and acknowledge your service.  At 5:00 p.m. register for the Veterans only raffle of a 42” HD TV.  The winner will be announced at 9:00 p.m. and you must be present to win.

For the first time, we will be having a Barbecue Cook Off that will be judged with prizes awarded to the first, second, and third places in each category: Fajitas, Chicken Quarters, and Pork Spare Ribs.  Register for this cook off at City Hall, 115 E. Commercial Avenue.  Registration fee for the cook off is $120.00 per team.  Each winning team will receive a trophy and a cash prize as follows:  $200 for 1^st Place, $125 for 2^nd Place, and $75 for 3^rd Place.  A People’s Choice Award will be presented to the Cook Off team that receives the most votes from the attendees.  Ryan Wolf (KGBT Channel 4) and Ernesto Rodriguez (owner of Don Beto’s Restaurants) are honoring our event with their contribution as judges of the cook off, and we thank them for spending this time with us.  We are anxiously anticipating confirmation from two other judges, and we should hear from them soon.

For the children, we will have lots of FREE games, water slides, and rides.  A children’s “Patriotic Parade on Wheels” is scheduled at 2:45 p.m.  For more information on the children’s activities, contact Christian Camacho at City Hall (956) 797-2261.  

Listen to great music while you celebrate the nation’s independence.  We will have karaoke/DJ music from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Then listen to live music starting at 6:00 p.m. as the Non Prophet Band performs oldies rock music on stage until 9:00 p.m. 

The National Anthem and a Flag raising ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. 

To end the festivities, we will have a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. set to patriotic music.  This has been the highlight of the event for the last two years.  We hope you come and join us for this celebration.  It’s your community, celebrate it! 

Download a copy of the Summer Recreation Program flyer here:  Summer Youth Programs 2011

Please read the rules carefully.  Complete the entry form, print it out and send in with your entry fee.   Please notify Ben Guerrero when submitting your registration:  emailto:bguerrero@cityoflaferia.com .

 Official Entry Form- BBQ , BBQ Cook-off Rules