Alpine / Fort Davis
Separated by 24 miles on Texas 118, the towns of Alpine and Fort Davis provide the perfect launch pad for Big Bend excursions.
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Upcoming Events
Sun City Scavenger Hunt
Sept. 30-Dec. 31, 2021
Have some fun in the sun exploring the westernmost city in Texas. On this culture-filled El Paso sca...
Southwest 100 Endurance Run
March 28-29
Nestled in the historic Davis Mountains, this race starts on the legendary San Antonio-El Paso Road ...
Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic
April 12
The bunny is stopping by the park. Enjoy an Easter egg hunt and a picnic. ...
Building Bridges Art Show
April 22-24
Share the joy of art with a three-day event including sculptures, photography, stained glass, oil pa...
Cinco de Mayo
May 2
Celebrate the culture and traditions of Mexico with food, arts and crafts, mariachi bands, folklóri...
"Avenue Q: The Musical"
March 27-29; April 3-5, 10-12
Sul Ross State University Theatre Department presents the Tony-winning musical comedy featuring both...
Alpine Gem and Mineral Show
April 17-19
For 30 years, the show has featured spectacular gemstone specimens, jewelry, and artwork, plus door ...
Shrimpfest and 5K Run
April 25
Participate in the 5K Fun Run and then cool down with a shrimp boil and live music that goes into th...
Western Frontier Days
May 16
Relive the past with reenactments and living history displays. The grounds of Fort Lancaster are fil...
Trappings of Texas
April 16-May 17
Considered one of the best western art and custom cowboy gear exhibits and sales in the country, the...
Coolest Fourth of July
July 3-5
Celebrate Independence Day with three days of vendors, live music, and entertainment around the cour...
Billy the Kid Festival
June 6-7
An Old West gunfight, ghost tour, and performances of the play "1876: Billy the Kid" are just a few ...
"Waitress"
June 9-10
In the hit Broadway musical, a waitress dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage by ...
Daniel Habif: "Inquebrantables" Tour
June 13
Daniel Habif, author, creative producer, consultant, philanthropist and entrepreneur, is widely know...
Sun City Pride Festival
June 20
What began as a small parade in 2007 has now grown into a nationally and internationally recognized ...
Frontier Days and Jubilee
June 19-21
A Van Horn tradition since 1899, this weekend is full of fun, food, and entertainment with a rodeo, ...
Ice Cream Fest
June 21
Located in downtown El Paso, the festival has ice cream vendors, food booths, a game zone, face pain...
Christian Castro in Concert
June 25
The Mexican pop singer is one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time. ...
Alfresco Fridays
June 5, 12, 19, 26
This free concert series takes place every Friday throughout the summer months. ...
Intocable in Concert
June 27
The Tejano/Norteño group has been winning fans over since the early '90s with songs that feature ro...
Ysleta Mission Festival
July 10-12
Recognized as one of El Paso’s premier festival events, Ysleta Mission Festival attracts tens of t...
Alfresco Fridays
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
This free concert series takes place every Friday throughout the summer months. ...
Plaza Classic Film Fest
July 30-Aug. 9
Returning for its 13th year, the 11-day movie marathon features more than 100 films, offers discussi...
Mountain View Golf Tournament
Aug. 21-23
Have fun during a two-day, two-man tourney with a barbecue and a dance. ...
Viva! El Paso
June 19-Aug. 23
This colorful musical spectacular celebrates the four major cultures that have influenced the Sun Ci...
Alfresco Fridays
Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28
This free concert series takes place every Friday throughout the summer months. ...
Fiesta 1888
June 6
A celebration of the history of Alpine and the Big Bend region, the second annual Fiesta 1888 focuse...
Photo Weekend
June 12-14
Along with the opening for the "Graciela Iturbide Photographs" exhibit, this event has a day of phot...
Junior Olympics Regional Boxing Tournament
June 12-14
Cheer for the young athletes competing in the USA Boxing Region 8 Junior Olympic tournament....
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Alpine's annual Fourth of July parade concludes with a car show, live music, and fireworks at Kokern...
"The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)"
June 19-21, 26-28; July 3-5
Theatre of the Big Bend presents an outdoor production of this irreverent, breakneck-paced romp thro...
Kaleena Ramos Memorial Golf Tournament
July 10-12
The tournament is a three-person scramble and scholarship fundraiser to honor the life of avid golfe...
Mimosas on Murphy Street
July 18
This street fair on Historic Murphy Street features vendor booths for shopping, eating, and imbibing...
Texas Ranger 5K
July 25
This 5K fun run is held to raise funds for arts programming and murals in Alpine and the Big Bend re...
Viva Big Bend
July 23-26
More than 60 live shows take place during Viva Big Bend’s ninth year, featuring a wide range of mu...
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
July 17-19, 24-26; July 31-Aug. 2
Theatre of the Big Bend presents its outdoor production of this 1967 musical comedy with music and l...
Big Bend Ranch Rodeo
August 7-8
Sanctioned by the Working Ranch Cowboy Association, this event features rodeo feats and performances...
Big Bend Invitational Golf Tournament
August 15-16
This two-day golf tournament is a two-person scramble, played one day in Alpine and one day in Marfa...
The Mission Trail Art Market
June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21
Open on the third Saturday of every month through November, this pet-friendly art market takes place...
Binational History Conference
Sept. 3-6
Featuring more than 15 presenters over four days, this conference includes a day trip into Mexico co...
