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Mayor Daniel Guerrero presents St. John’s Catholic Church with proclamation for the 63rd Annual Fiesta to be held Sept. 3-4 starting at 6 p.m. each evening. Pictured above (front row, left to right) are Peter Vargas, Bernice Gonzales, Gloria Silvas and Rose Mary Cuevas. In back are Father Mark Hamlet, Anna Hernandez, Juanita Vargas, Javier Ledesma, Father Victor Mayorga and Guerrero.

August 31, 2011

By David Short Staff Reporter The San Marcos Record Wed Aug 31, 2011, 03:57 PM CDT

— It’s that time.

This Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, marks the 63rd Annual Fiesta at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in San Marcos.

Starting at 6 p.m. each evening, organizers say the annual event promises fun for the entire family and ends each night with free live performances on stage.

Saturday night will feature Elida y Grupo Avante while on Sunday night Dave Mares will perform.

Throughout the evening crowds can take part in a variety of activities including arts and crafts booths, various game booths to test skills and win prizes, and food booths.

There will be a car show, train rides for children, a silent auction and a talent show each evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Drawing tickets are still available with the main prizes being Mastercard gift cards.

The grand prize is $5,000 with second prize being $2,500. Third and fourth prizes are $1,000 each while fifth and sixth prizes are $500 each.

Prizes are also being awarded for seventh through tenth with prizes ranging from a TV to digital camera and $100 gas cards.

The drawing will be held on Sunday night and it is not necessary to be present to win, however you must be 18 or over. Drawing tickets are $2 each.

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