Castilleja Family Reunion

39th Castilleja Family Reunion
This year’s 2-day event is hosted by The Herculano
(Maroon) Family: Raul Castilleja,
Lorie Castilleja-Rebollo and Noemi Castilleja.

Day 1: Saturday, September 5, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Martinez Softball Field (Brackenridge Park)
3610 N. St. Mary’s. San Antonio, TX 78212 Across from Japanese Tea Garden/SA Zoo Family Friendly Softball Games & Field Day 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Cost to participate and play: $10 per player. Fee must be paid in advance, cannot conduct transactions on site.
• Will provide softball bats and balls and a batting tee for the little ones.
• Experience not necessary, but you must bring your own glove.
• 8:30 a.m.: Game #1: 17 and under (Co-ed) 10:00 a.m.: Game #2: 18 and over (Co-ed)
• All participating players will receive a 2026 CFR Softball Event Towel
• Deadline to sign up is August 15, 2026. Don’t wait too long, limited spots available!
• Free entry for spectators, bring your own snacks and beverages.
• Contact: Noemi Castilleja to sign up at 210-237-8191 (cell)

Day 2: Sunday, September 6, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: 6205 West Ave, San Antonio, TX 78213

DONATION:
PRICE at the DOOR: $13.00 per person, Children 7 and under free
11:00 AM
Registration – CFR Members Meet and Greet Attendees
12:00 PM
Welcome from CFR President Raul Castilleja
12:00 PM
Blessings/Potluck Lunch
12:00 PM
Moon Bounces Open Outdoors
1:00 PM
Honor Guard & Military Tribute - Presentation of Military Service Gifts
2:00 PM
Raffles and Silent Auction Opens for Bids
2:00 PM
Balloon Animals & Face Painting
3:00 PM
Education Scholarship Presentation / Softball Winner’s Announcement
4:00 PM
Group Family Photo
4:30 PM
Entertainment - Ballet Folklorico (Sarita’s Dance Studio)
5:00 PM
Entertainment - Bingo
5:00 PM
Bar Opens
6:00 PM
Evening Dinner
6:00 PM
Entertainment – Mariachis
7:00 PM
Silent Auction/Raffles Ends
7:00 PM
Digital Photo Booths & Cotton Candy Station Opens
7:00 PM
DJ/Music/Dancing
10:00 PM
Closing Remarks
10:00 PM
End of Event

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress code is casual and comfortable. We encourage you to represent your family colors.
OPTIONAL THINGS TO BRING:
Raffle: Bring an item to raffle off.
Cash for purchases: Loteria/Bingo, Raffles, Lottery Ticket's Board.
Potluck: Bring your favorite potluck item to share with the family
Photo of your Castilleja Family Member who is a First Responder, Active-Duty or Veteran Member of the Armed Forces (all branches).
Silent Auction: Bring an auction item to our family silent auction.
Remembrance table/ofrenda: Photos of your Castilleja Family member(s) who have left us.
Items for your Table: Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages / Table Cover (Family Color) Decorations / Center Pieces.
Family history memorabilia: newspaper articles, history photos/stories, Castilleja flower, Coat of Arms, family trees, etc.
Alcoholic Beverages: Bring your Beer of choice (iced down in an ice chest) or Alcoholic Beverages to the Bar area, where a TABC server will serve you your beverages. Please note: The Bar opens at 5 p.m. No Alcoholic beverages will be served before 5 p.m.

WHAT NOT TO BRING:
No glass containers.
No glitter, No confetti, No aerosol string, etc…
No pets (only assistance or seeing-eye dogs are approved)
No candles or open flames items.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Do you or someone you know need community service hours? Sign up and volunteer with us!
Registration Table
Kitchen Help for lunch & dinner
Kids entertainment area
Bingo Callers and Spotters
Volunteers for Military Honors

FAMILY COLORS:
Colors represent the descendants of Gregorio and Mariquita Castilleja. Our reunion has expanded to include Herculano, a brother of Gregorio. Below are the current designated colors:
• Anselmo-Orange
• Basilio-Yellow/Gold
• Gregoria-Navy
• Hertrudes-Aqua
• Ignacio-Khaki
• Jesusa-Lavender
• Jesus-Purple
• Mariano-Light Blue
• Margarito-White
• Margarito II-Light Grey
• Martin-Grey
• Refugio-Black
• Rito-Green
• Severiana-Turquoise
• Sotera-Beige
• Teresa-Red
• Herculano (Brother of Gregorio)...Maroon

NEAR BY HOTELS:
Each family is advised to coordinate their stay. The following hotels are within a 6 mile radius.
• Embassy Suites, 10110 US 281 North, 78216 (210-525-9999)
• Marriot San Antonio, 3233 NW Loop 410 , 78213 (210-377-3900)
• La Quinta 4431 Horizon Hill, 78229 (210-525-8090)
• Candlewood Suites, 418 Portland Rd, 78216 (210-377-2000)
• Homewood Suites, 4323 Spectrum One, 78230 (210-696-5400)
• Hampton Inn & Suites, 11426 IH 10 West, 78230 (210-697-8900)
• Double Tree by Hilton, 611 NW Loop 410, 78216 (210-340-6060)
• Holiday Inn Express – Airport, 91 NE Loop 410, 78216 (210-308-6700)
• Staybridge Suites, 66 NE Loop 410, 78216 (210-341-3220)
• Candlewood Suites, 418 Portland Rd, 78216 (210-377-2000)
SANITARY SUGGESTIONS:
All food service attendants can obtain their FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. If you’re interested in helping serve, please go to www.360training.com It can be done online or on your mobile phone and is regulatory approved. Cost: $7.99 (2-Hr course) Certification is good for 2 years.

CFR BOARD MEMBERS:
President/Treasurer: Raul Castilleja (Maroon)
Vice President: Mandy Castilleja Duffy (Khaki)
Secretary: Lorie Castilleja-Rebollo (Maroon)
Social Media: Noemi Castilleja (Maroon)
Honorary President Emeritus: Domingo Castilleja (Purple)
The CFR Board wishes everyone safe travels, as we look forward to seeing you for this 2-day event!
​Mailer CFR 2026_ ​Please note: this mailer maybe subject to changes ​Revised: 7/2/2026