ANNUAL
events
Calendar
JANUARY
• Chamber of Commerce Banquet - Recognizing citizen &
business of the year, www.alpinetexas.com
FEBRUARY
• Valentine’s in Valentine -
www.bigbendbrewing.com/valentines-day
MARCH
• Spring Break! - Alpine and the Big Bend region are
popular Spring Break destinations.
FIESTA DEL BARRIO
Kick off 4th of July weekend with an all day
celebration July 1. Fiesta del Barrio begins with a
traditional parade through the streets of east
Alpine, and the day ends with a car show, live
music and dancing at Medina Park. Find details
at https://visitalpinetx.com/events/fiesta-del-
barrio/.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
A parade and fireworks bring fun and
excitement to the beautiful summer evenings of
July. Celebrate Independence Day in Alpine!
VIVA BIG BEND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Viva Big Bend is the annual music festival held
in, you guessed it, the Big Bend region of West
Texas. In 2017, the festival hosted concerts in
Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Marathon. Over 50
bands of different sizes and genres hit the
stages. If music isn't enough, there's also an art
show and kid's activities. The festival was
started in 2012, and has been a huge success.
Get your tickets early. For information on Viva Big
Bend's 2018 schedule and lineup check out
vivabigbend.com.
APRIL
• Texas Glider Rally (Marfa) - Soaring over the Marfa
plateau, www.flygliders.com
• Hammerfest (Fort Davis) - Bicycle road races in the
Davis Mountains, www.peytonsbikes.com
MAY
• Marfa Film Festival (Marfa) - Screenings of independently
produced films, www.marfafilmfestival.org
JULY
• SRSU Alumni Rodeo
www.sulross.edu/page/1963/ anrs-rodeo-exes-association
AUGUST
• Marfa Poetry Festival (Marfa) - Readings, a book fair, film
screenings, exhibitions, conversations, live music, and
more. www.MarfaPoetryFestival.org
BIG BEND RANCH RODEO
Calling all cowboys - or those who wish they
were cowboys. Join the action and attend the
annual Big Bend Ranch Rodeo August 2018.
Working cowboys participate in events
celebrating the local ranching heritage and
highlight a unique American lifestyle. Learn
more at www.BigBendRanchRodeo.com
BIG BEND GUN & KNIFE SHOW
Labor Day Weekend, the Lions Club of Alpine
brings the annual Big Bend Gun & Knife show to
the Alpine Civic Center. Learn more at
www.visitalpinetx.com
• Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration
www.FortDavis.com
SEPTEMBER
• Marfa Lights Festival (Marfa) - Celebrating the
mysterious lights of Marfa, www.marfacc.com
• West Fest (Marathon) - Cabrito Cookoff and Family Fun,
www.marathontexas.com
• Marfa Open - A week-long festival celebrating
photography. Sept. 22-Oct. 6. www.marfaopen.com
OCTOBER
• National Intercollegiate Rodeo - Association Rodeo -
College rodeo competition, www.collegerodeo.com
• M2M (Marathon to Marathon) - Sanctioned runs in
Marathon, www.marathon2marathon.net
• Chinati Open House (Marfa) - Open house at the world-
famous Chinati Foundation, www.chinati.org
• Ride for the Trails (Study Butte) - Motorcycle rally
benefiting BBNP, www.ridefortrails.com
NOVEMBER
• CASI International Chili Championship (Terlingua) - The
ultimate celebration of Chili, www.chili.org/terlingua.html
DECEMBER
• Mountain Country Christmas - Arts and Crafts from
around the region, www.alpinetexas.com
• Fiesta de Noche Bueno (Marathon) - Christmas-themed
celebration with food, music, and fun!
www.marathontexas.com
ALPINE’S GALLERY NIGHT – ARTWALK
The 25th anniversary of this unique Alpine
event is scheduled for the weekend before
Thanksgiving, November 16-17, 2018. This
signature annual art event helps define Alpine as
an art destination. Venues at galleries, shops
and businesses throughout downtown feature
art, music, and special entertainment. New
galleries pop up every year. Each year a local
artist is selected as the Honored Artist and is
featured at special showings throughout the
weekend. Vendors provide food and fun at open
air markets and a Silent Auction adds more
interesting art for sale. More @
www.artwalkalpine.com
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