Events & fundraisers
Celebrate the vibrant legacy of Texas Conjunto music with live performances, historic induction ceremonies, and community fundraisers in San Benito, Texas. Every ticket, donation, and sponsorship directly sustains our educational outreach, operational expenses, traveling exhibits, and the prestigious Reynaldo Avila Sr. Conjunto Scholarship.
Upcoming schedule and tickets
Join us in honoring musical pioneers and keeping traditional squeeze-box and bajo sexto rhythms alive. We welcome attendees, sponsors, and community partners across all our upcoming gatherings.
| Upcoming signature events | Schedule & admission |
|---|---|
| Annual induction ceremony (limited tickets) | November 21, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $25.00 |
| Conjunto Hall of Fame Music Festival (day 1) | November 20, 2026 | Doors 5:00 p.m., music 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. | $10.00 donation |
| Conjunto Hall of Fame Music Festival (day 2) | November 21, 2026 | Doors 5:00 p.m., music 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. | $10.00 donation |
| UTSA- Institute of Texan Culture | Conjunto Strings of Tradition Sun., Sept. 27, 2026- 12-2 P.M. |
| Market Day on Roberson Street Vinyl Night | Sat. October 10, 2026- 6-10 P.M. 402 W. Robertson St. |
| Accordion Lessons - For all Ages Juan Antonio Tapia | Tuesday Nights- 7:00-8:30 P.M. Rate per Session:$35.00 |
| Museum admission & support opportunities | Details |
|---|---|
| General museum visit hours | Daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Open donation policy |
| Annual membership enrollment | Supports operational expenses, Scholarships | Annual fee: $20.00 |
| Festival sponsorship Tiers | Includes sponsor recognition across events | Inquire today- (956) 245-5005 |
| Accepted payment methods | Cash, checks and secure online payment |
| Cash App Mode of Payment | $tcmhfm402 |
| Past community highlights | Impact |
|---|---|
| Reels at the museum film screenings | Documentary tributes preserving regional music history. Funded by Humanities Texas |
| Estilo del Valle showcases | Celebrating authentic Rio Grande Valley Conjunto roots. Directed by Lupe Saenz of the South Texas Conjunto Association, Brownsville, Tx. |
| Conjunto para Cristo presentations | Faith-based outreach uniting community tradition and song |
| Reynaldo Avila Sr. Conjunto Scholarship | Awarded to San Benito graduating seniors who performed for four years with the San Benito Conjunto Estrella High School Band, this scholarship honors young musicians committed to carrying the conjunto tradition forward. Over the years, it has helped many young men and women pursue their continuing education. |
| Texas Folklife Apprenticeship | Traditional Folks Arts Program, which pairs Master artist "mentors" with "apprentices" to pass on traditional cultural art forms across Texas. |
| Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum Induction Ceremony. | Our annual induction ceremony. Over 109 Hall of Fame inductees have been induction since 2002. |
| Conjunto in my Backyard | Founded by Reynaldo Avila Sr. and former San Benito Cultural Arts Director Luis Contreras. An educational based program that captures the oral history of conjunto music. |
| Vinyl Record Night | Step back in time and experience conjunto the way it was meant to be heard straight off the vinyl. Join us for an evening of classic conjunto records spinning live, featuring rare pressings from the golden era of the genre, including selections tied to San Benito's own IDEAL Records. Let the crackle and warmth of vinyl carry you through decades of Texas conjunto history. |
| Born in the 956 Music Series | A celebration of the music that calls the Rio Grande Valley home. Born in the 956 welcomes musicians of every genre to perform on the historic Narciso Martinez Porch, spotlighting the diverse sound of our region. Last year alone, our stage featured bluegrass, tejano, country, tejano-country fusion, conjunto, and Spanish rock. |
Festival flyers and sponsorship details
Explore our upcoming festival announcement flyer, corporate and community sponsorship forms, and digital payment details via Cash App ($tcmhfm402) to help keep Texas Conjunto traditions thriving.
Online payment via Cash App and Zelle
Pay with Cash App
We offer quick and secure digital payments through Cash App for event admissions, tickets, festival sponsorships, and general museum donations. Send your payment directly to $tcmhfm402. Please include your name and the event or purpose in the payment note so we can promptly confirm your reservation.
Pay with Zelle & other options
To make a contribution or ticket payment via Zelle or check, please connect directly with our museum administration. Call Patricia at (956) 245-5005 to receive current Zelle transfer details or verify your sponsorship paperwork. Every contribution directly funds our scholarship and cultural preservation programs.
Support our heritage today
Whether you are reserving seats for the induction ceremony, attending our two-day festival, signing up for an annual membership, or becoming an event sponsor, your generosity ensures Texas Conjunto history flourishes for generations to come. We are a non-profit museum. Our EIN#74-2977864. Call Patricia at 956-245-5005 for more information how you can help support our mission.