Gabe Garcia to Headline PACfest 2009

Lytle native and Nashville Star 2008 finalist Gabe Garcia will headline Palo Alto College’s PACfest 2009, an official Fiesta San Antonio event, in the campus courtyard, April 23.

The family-oriented and alcohol-free event begins at 11 a.m. with a performance by Mariachi Palomino, and ends at 9 p.m. Admission to grounds and band performances, held on two stages, is free.

Girl in a Coma will open the day’s musical entertainment with a performance on the PAC Stage at 11:30 a.m. Also performing on the PAC Stage will be Los Desperadoz at 4:30 p.m., and Gabe Garcia at 7 p.m.

Performing on the Palomino Stage will be VonArmy at 1 p.m.; Dog Men Poets at 2 p.m.; Nothing More at 3 p.m.; Heather Go Psycho at 4 p.m.; Fall of a Legacy at 5 p.m.; and Conjunto Palo Alto at 6 p.m.

Along with a variety of musical acts, PACfest features food and novelty booths, as well as an open car show and games.

“The PACfest Committee has gone through great efforts to ensure a dynamic entertainment ensemble,” said Vincent Bosquez, PACfest Co-Chair. “We have spared no expense in bringing some of the finest musical talents in South Texas to Palo Alto College for the enjoyment of our surrounding community.”

Fiesta Royalty is also scheduled to appear throughout the day.

For more information on PACfest 2009, call PAC’s Office of Student Activities at (210) 486-3125. For information on the car show, call Ike Aragon at (210) 422-6361.