“ Mexican Calendar Art” mural by Stylle Read and volunteers. A gift to Alpine from Alpine’ s Gallery Night- Artwalk.
signature ALPINE EVENTS
These favorite celebrations draw both locals and visitors from across the country.
Big Bend Livestock Show
The annual Big Bend Livestock Show provides students in FFA and 4-H programs in Brewster and Jeff Davis counties an opportunity to show their lambs, pigs, goats and steers. The Livestock show occurs each January at the Alpine FFA facilities near Alpine Middle School. Learn more on their Facebook page at Big-Bend-Livestock-Show- Association
Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Once a year, Sul Ross University hosts The Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering- a two day event that celebrates the lives and traditions of the working cowboy through poetry, stories, and music.
Students, professionals, artists, and, of course, cowboys and girls, converge from around the region to share their pieces that try to capture the diverse range of experience in the Big Bend. Up to ten sessions run concurrently throughout the day, and are free to all. At 7pm on Friday and Saturday, two hour long showings are held in Marshall Auditorium that showcase the featured performers. These performances cost $ 12.50.
The 29th annual Texas Poetry Gathering will be held on February 27- 28, 2015. More @ www. texascowboypoetry. com
Trappings of Texas- see sidebar on page 14.
Sul Ross Sports
From baseball to track and field, basketball to tennis to football, sports fans can keep busy cheering for the Sul Ross Lobo teams. Events throughout the school year. Learn more at www. srlobos. com
Viva Big Bend Food Festival
Good, hearty food and drink go well with the Big Bend region. And you’ ll enjoy both at the annual Viva Big Bend Food Festival. In April, join visiting chefs, mixologists, and fellow food connoisseurs and explore a variety of regional and international food and drink served in venues throughout the region. Learn more at vivabigbend. com.
Big Bend Gem & Mineral Show
Each April, the Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club brings this free event to Alpine. Rock hounds and amatuer geologists will answer questions about unique rocks and gems on display and you’ ll see spectacular agate collections, finished jewelry, ready to set gemstones and other unique items. Learn more at www. cdgmc. org
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