TASTE OF THE REPUBLIC 2024 Taste of the Republic, the official culinary opening event of Fiesta, will take place Thursday, April 18 at the Briscoe Art Museum. Thirteen San Antonio chef's selected by Chef Brian West will create and serve their vision of Texas cuisine. Ticket holders will be able to sample dishes from all chefs. Each dish will be paired with a carefully selected wine and beer and cocktails will also be served. Tickets are $125 per person, with a portion of the sales going toward the San Antonio Fiesta Commission. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.