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A barking good time! | El Rey Fido XXII and the rest of the court crowned Saturday

More than $46,000 was raised for the San Antonio Humane Society this year.
Credit: KENS 5 Staff
More than $46,000 was raised for the San Antonio Humane Society this year.

SAN ANTONIO — Get ready for a barking good time at the 2024 El Rey Fido Coronation!

This year's festivities took place on Saturday, April 20, at Hops & Hounds, located at 1123 Avenue B, San Antonio, TX 78215. 

El Rey Fido began back in 2002 as a feel-good spin on the already long-established Fiesta Royalty title of a similar name: El Rey Feo.

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What began as a pun has since evolved into an annual fundraising competition that raises tens of thousands of dollars for countless needy dogs and cats at the San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS). More than $46,000 was raised for the San Antonio Humane Society this year.

Who is the next El Rey Fido?

After months of fundraising, the SAHS celebrated this year’s El Rey Fido fundraising competition winners with the official crowning of El Rey Fido XXII and the 2024 Royal Court.

El Rey Fido XXII - Bou

She was crowned on Saturday by Rey Feo LXXV John McFadden. 

The four runners-up making up the 2024 Royal Court:

  • Princess of the Food Bowl: Gixzr
  • Duchess of the Chew Toy: Tootie
  • Duke of the Fire Hydrant: Mushu
  • Knight of the Royal Court: Thunder

WATCH THE CEREMONY

El Rey Fido coronation We are at Hops and Hounds on Avenue B to see the coronation of El Rey Fido XXII and the rest of the royal court for Fiesta 2024. Come out and join in on the fun! More: https://www.kens5.com/article/entertainment/events/fiesta/barking-good-time-el-rey-fido-canine-animal-pet-fundraiser-san-antonio-texas-humane-society/273-43742e86-01fa-4db5-87db-72398cda01dc

Posted by KENS 5 & Kens5.com on Saturday, April 20, 2024

El Rey Fido coronation We are at Hops and Hounds on Avenue B to see the coronation of El Rey Fido XXII and the rest of the royal court for Fiesta 2024. Come out and join in on the fun! More: https://www.kens5.com/article/entertainment/events/fiesta/barking-good-time-el-rey-fido-canine-animal-pet-fundraiser-san-antonio-texas-humane-society/273-43742e86-01fa-4db5-87db-72398cda01dc

Posted by KENS 5 & Kens5.com on Saturday, April 20, 2024

For more information, please visit SAhumane.org/ERF.

BONUS: The KENS 5 team will be attending El Rey Fido Coronation. Look for us to ask for your free KENS 5 Fiesta medal! Limit one per person while supplies last!

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