2026 Blue Spader Reunion

HOTEL:

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
150 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, Texas 78205

Click Button below
To download the 2026 Reunion Registration Form

Mail registration and your check to:
26th infantry Regiment Association
ATTN: Tim Pyeron
257 Spring Lake Dr.
Fortson, GA 31808

You can also email Registration form to bluespadersorg@gmail.com.
*And you can also pay with Cash App $TimothyPyeron or Venmo@pyerontim
(Make sure you add the names and reason)

**ALL REGISTRATION FORMS “MUST” BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 21, 2026

**HOTEL MUST BE RESERVED NO LATER THAN
MAY 21, 2026.

To make hotel reservations, Blue Spader Reservation OR call the hotel directly at 1-855.596.3387 and identify yourself as being with the 26th Infantry Regiment Association to get the group rate of $129 per room per night ($156.97 with taxes and fees). Room Check-in time is after 4:00pm. Rooms at these highly discounted rates are first-come first-serve so please book your rooms early as we only have a limited quantity.

Problems or questions with hotel reservations should be directed to:
Wendy Saurette, Senior Sales Manager
Ph# 210-220-3080 or email: wsaurette@valenciagroup.com

The Valencia hotel is very supportive of military service members and veterans, and they have worked with us to provide great value of benefits for our group, including:

• Discounted Room Rates (over $200 value)
  
• A waived Destination fee ($22 value)
  
• Free Wi-Fi
  
• Discount on overnight parking $49 dollars per night, (Currently $65)
  
• One (1) complementary welcome beverage at check-in (hotels choice)

OR Call Reservations: 855.596.3387

TRANSPORTATION: The closest airport is San Antonio International Airport. The hotel is approximately 8.8 miles from the airport and takes about 15-20 minutes to drive depending on traffic. There is not a dedicated hotel shuttle but there are ample taxi and ride sharing services available and rental cars are also an option.

REUNION CHECK-IN: Upon arrival Thursday thru Saturday. Reunion Check-in will be in the Executive Board Room from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The hotel front desk staff will provide you with information upon check- in to orient you to the hotel and where the Executive BR is located.

COMMAND POST (CP), SILENT AUCTION, SUPPLY ROOM: The CP will be in the Hospitality Room Presidential Suite, the Silent Auction and Supply Room will be in the Executive Boardroom. We will be able to bring our own Association purchased drinks and snacks into the CP, but discretion must be adhered to regarding all hotel patrons. A cash bar will be available in the evening, or the hotel bar is available downstairs.

SILENT AUCTION: Please bring items to the silent auction so we can raise money for the association. We will have a very limited area to display these items, so discretion is advised. Please consider making a cash donation to the 26th Infantry Association. Your donations go to support your Association and the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment.

WELCOME RECEPTION: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Thursday evening in the Rotunda. Join us for hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar as we officially kick off the 2026 reunion.

BANQUET: The Saturday evening Banquet Dinner will be held in the Verona from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. We will have a plated dinner to include entre selections of beef, chicken, or vegetarian. This is always a special event!

TOURS: We do not have any formally planned group tours during the reunion to give people the maximum amount of flexibility to enjoy your trip and do what suits you. Here are some great activities, tours, and events in the area to consider. You will need to schedule your own transportation to visit these great attractions. The Explore link on the hotel website has many other interesting things to do and attractions.

• Downtown Riverwalk. Visit the sites and shops along the river. Just 0.2 miles and be there in minutes.
• The Alamo. Just 0.3 miles from the hotel ($14 per person)
• Rio San Antonio River Cruise: Boat Ride San Antonio River. ($17 Per person) call (800) 987-9852
• San Antonio Zoo. 3.5 miles from the hotel, ticket prices start around $28
• Casa Navarro State Historic Park. 0.6 miles, Visit the 1850 adobo and limestone home of Jose Navarro, price $2.00-$5.00
• Buckhorn Saloon and Museum. 0.2 miles. Established in 1881 by Albert Friedrich. He understood that folks traveling didn’t have much money in their pockets, so he started accepting horns and antlers in exchange for free beer and whiskey and the collection grew.

These are not 26th Infantry Regiment Association organized or sponsored activities and are just a sample of the great opportunities to enhance your reunion experience and vacation.