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Calendar of Events
Visit www.alpinetexas.com or www.visitalpinetx.com for more events,
or the appropriate event website below for additional details.

 JANUARY

• Chamber of Commerce Banquet - Recognizing citizen & business of the year, www.alpinetexas.com

• Big Bend Livestock Show - Youth livestock show and auction, www.alpinetexas.com

FEBRUARY

• Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering - Promoting the Oral History of the West, www.TexasCowboyPoetry.com

• Trappings of Texas at Museum of the Big Bend -  Juried art and cowboy gear show,                  www.MuseumoftheBigBend.com

• Valentine’s in Valentine  - www.bigbendbrewing.com/valentines-day

MARCH

• Spring Break! - Alpine and the Big Bend region are popular Spring Break destinations.

April

• Big Bend Gem and Mineral Show Unique geology of the region.

• 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

• Viva Big Bend Food Festival - www.vivabigbend.com.

MAY

• Cinco de Mayo - Celebrating Mexican heritage, www.alpinetexas.com

• Marfa Film Festival (Marfa) - Screenings of independently produced films, www.marfafilmfestival.org           

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Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering
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Alpine’s Old Train Depot, DEBORAH ALLISON
JULY

• Independence Day - Festivals and events around the Big Bend, www.alpinetexas.com

• SRSU Alumni Rodeo  -www.sulross.edu/page/1963/ anrs-rodeo-exes-association

• Viva Big Bend Music Festival - www.vivabigbend.com.

AUGUST

• Big Bend Ranch Rodeo - Working cowboys from area ranches compete for bragging rights, www.bigbendranchrodeo.com

SEPTEMBER

• Big Bend Balloon Bash - Hot air balloons float over Alpine, www.bigbendballoonbash.com

• Marfa Lights Festival (Marfa) - Celebrating the mysterious lights of Marfa, www.marfacc.com

• West Fest (Marathon) - Cabrito Cookoff and Family Fun, www.marathontexas.com

• Fort Davis CycleFest (Fort Davis) - Bicycle touring in the Davis Mountains, www.fortdavis.com

• Big Bend Gun & Knife Show - Annual event produced by the Alpine Lion’s Club

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

• Alpine’s Gallery Night Artwalk -  A weekend event featuring art & artisans, www.artwalkalpine.com

• 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

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  • Home
  • View & Order a Guide
  • Everyone in the Guide
  • Articles
    • The Heart of the Big Bend
    • Murals - Artwalk
    • Calendar of Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Signature ALPINE EVENTS
    • Outdoor Activities
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Strong Support for Alpine Business
    • Trappings of Texas at Museum of the Big Bend
    • Sul Ross State University
    • Night sky shines bright in Big Bend
    • Theatre of the Big Bend
    • Local Government & City Services
    • City Services • Contact Information
    • Education
    • Health Care
    • Churches
    • Transportation
    • Alpine Chamber Of Commerce Membership
    • 2018 #AlpineTXPhoto Contest Announces Winners