Six free concerts. World-class artists. A season of transformation, renewal, and boundless possibility.

The Infinite Horizon

30 Years and Just Getting Started

live in concert

Images of world-class artists and world-class concerts.

Young artists 2026

Headshots of this season's 22nd Annual Scholarship Fellows and the Young Artist Program press release. 

program notes

Click to download a printable PDF that includes all of Jeffrey Sykes's excellent program notes.

THE INFINIte HORIZON

30 years and just getting started
july 10-19, 2026 | Blanco & San antonio, TX

Six free concerts. World-class artists. A season of transformation, renewal, and boundless possibility.

Dive deeper into the music with program notes that bring each performance to life.

Cactus Classics

$25,000+
first to know status
Visibility and recognition

On-stage recognition during concerts

Logo or name on concert venue lobby banner

Logo or name in official concert program

Logo + website link on our website

Exclusive Access & Experiences

Young Artist Program Open Rehearsal & BBQ

VIP Tickets

6 tickets to all three Close Encounters chamber concerts

CACTUS CONNOISSEURS

$10,000+
first to know status
Visibility and recognition

On-stage recognition during concerts

Logo or name on concert venue lobby banner

Logo or name in official concert program

Logo + website link on our website

Exclusive Access & Experiences

Young Artist Program Open Rehearsal & BBQ

VIP Tickets

4 tickets to all three Close Encounters chamber concerts

STRAD-O-SPHERE SELECT

$5,000+
first to know status
Visibility and recognition

On-stage recognition during concerts

Logo or name on concert venue lobby banner

Logo or name in official concert program

Logo + website link on our website

Exclusive Access & Experiences

Young Artist Program Open Rehearsal & BBQ

VIP Tickets

2 tickets to all three Close Encounters chamber concerts

For three decades, we have championed artistic excellence & community access to live chamber music in San Antonio and the South Texas region

CACTUS PEAR MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES

30 SeasonS

APPLY NOW!

Bexar County Commissioners Court Arts
Internship Program

Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday, April 22, 2026

Location: Cactus Pear Music Festival, San Antonio, Texas


Please download the application below and complete it in full. Your cover letter, resume, references, and completed application form must be submitted by email to cactusexecutive@aol.com by April 22, 2026

Community & Program Support

We are deeply grateful to The Village for their support of our Young Artist Program venue and to the San Antonio Symphony League for their outreach support.

Why We Do What We Do

Our Mission

Cactus Pear Music Festival creates inspirational world-class chamber concerts to cultivate a deep love for classical music in San Antonio and surrounding communities. Through accessible performances, innovative programming, and educational initiatives, we seek meaningful connections with diverse audiences, fostering a sense of belonging and exploration for all.

What Guides Us

Our Vision

Cactus Pear Music Festival ensures that classical music is approachable and welcoming to all audiences through inviting venues, clear and engaging programming, dialogue between artists and audiences, and outreach that reduces barriers to participation.

color palette

This palette embodies the spirit of Cactus Pear Music Festival — a harmony of music, nature, and Texas summer warmth. Color names draw from the festival’s identity, blending musical language with the Texas landscape, Notation Noir and Sheet Music ground the palette in the tools of composition. Together, these colors express a brand that is warm, expressive, and deeply rooted in both music and place.

Looking Ahead

This new chapter is just the beginning. As we move forward, we remain rooted in what matters most—connection, community, and the shared experience of music. With a renewed vision, we look ahead to many more seasons of inspiring performances and meaningful moments.

This is a short title

This is the text area for this paragraph.

This is the text area for this paragraph.

This is the text area for this paragraph.

LOVING GOD AND LOVING PEOPLE

Our mission is to connect others to a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ. Our church is a community that welcomes anyone and everyone with open arms into the Bay Hope family.

GET TO KNOW US
GIVING AT PATH

WHERE

YOUR DONATIONS GO

Expanding the Path community

Whether it's ensuring technology enables people to access Jesus-centered content in their native language or mobilizing teams to aid in the aftermath of natural disasters, our constant pursuit is reaching individuals from coast to coast.


Reaching people around the world
By partnering with local humane organizations across the world and transporting groups to provide support, we're sharing our faith with people all around the world.

path on demand

New Episodes premiering on Youtube

The Path Church Channel

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe classical music should be accessible to everyone, creating space for connection, creativity, and community.

  • Our Mission

    Cactus Pear Music Festival creates inspirational world-class chamber concerts to cultivate a deep love for classical music in San Antonio and surrounding communities. Through accessible performances, innovative programming, and educational initiatives, we seek meaningful connections with diverse audiences, fostering a sense of belonging and exploration for all.

  • Our Vision

    Cactus Pear Music Festival builds meaningful connections with diverse communities by bringing music beyond the festival main stage – from outreach throughout the city of San Antonio and surrounding communities, to YAP performances in schools and senior centers, to marketing for younger audiences, to civic spotlight events and family-friendly concerts.

NEWBORN TO 5TH GRADERS

THE PATH KIDS

At Canyon Ridge Kids, your kids will be safe, loved, and free to discover how to become the storyteller God created them to be! Every Saturday at 4:00 P.M. and Sunday at 9:00 A.M. & 11:30 A.M.

Email on coordinator
Young adults ministry: Brody Shrader

coupleS MINISTRY

god Essential living

Christian community is essential to living for Jesus. By gathering with a small group to study God’s Word and connect with other believers, you will grow in your relationship with Jesus at Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 P.M. Fridays 7:00 - 9:30 P.M.

Email on coordinator
Young adults ministry: Brody Shrader

WE WERE

MADE

FOR

FREEDOM


THE PATH STORY

FAITH. COMMUNITY.

Path Church is a community of diverse people from all walks of life, who have decided to give Jesus the ultimate power and trust. This means we believe He will help us do what we can’t -forgive, transform, give back and nurture. We invite you to explore any of our recorded services (or stop by to see in person) to see Path's values and approach for yourself.

LONE

WOLVES

DIE

OUR CORE VALUES

LIVING LIFE INDIVIDUALLY,

TOGETHER

Men and women everywhere are born to live together, not alone.  As a closed-knit church, we believe we can all walk along our individual paths, together. With a strong shared sense of His love, each member of the Path community can find a way to live a wholesome life of faith while sharing the struggles, happy moments and wishes with other members of the church.

THERE

IS NO

PLAN B

OUR CORE VALUES

MAKE OUR WORLD

BETTER

At Path church we see it as an imperative to consider the environment He has created for us. It is our duty to keep Earth clean and sustainable for the next generations. To make this happen, we take actions in addition to prayer. Find our how you can join the Better Earth group of the church, and volunteer in parks and beaches in our area.