Signature ALPINE EVENTS
These favorite celebrations draw both locals and visitors from across the country.
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
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
Cinco de Mayo
A local tradition brings a wonderful enchilada dinner, themed parade, music and dancing and the Grand Mercado to Kokernot Park. Join the festitivites and learn more at ww.alpinecincodemayo.com Alpine Cowboys Baseball Baseball, Apple Pie and Alpine! Come out and support the local professional team at historica Kokernot Field. Season begins each May. Learn more and see a schedule at alpine.pecosleague.com Theatre of the Big Bend 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 2013, the festival hosted concerts in Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Marathon. Over 50 bands of different sizes and genres participated. 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 the past two years. Get your tickets early. For information on Viva Big Bend's 2014 schedule and lineup check out vivabigbend.com. Event Date:: July 24-27, 2014. 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 8-9. 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 
Art Car Parade, Artwalk
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