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Upcoming Events in Big Bend Country
Del Rio
First Friday Art Walk
June 3, July 1, Aug. 5
Downtown Del Rio, South Main Street
Del Rio presents a monthly art walk that invites visitors to explore the art galleries and city's art district. The event also offers food trucks, vendors, and music.
Monahans
Freedom Festival
July 4
Hill Park
Let freedom ring with a parade, food and craft vendors, games, live music, and fireworks.
Marathon
Fourth of July Dance
July 4
Post Park , Avenue D
Marathon Volunteer Fire Department hosts the annual Fourth of July Dance at Post Park, going strong for over 100 years.
Alpine
Viva Big Bend
July 27-31
Various locations
Viva Big Bend showcases the best of the state: extraordinary natural beauty, remarkable and talented people, an independent spirit, and an amazing culture. Approximately 55 bands and solo artists (with a wide variety of styles represented) are expected to be showcased in at least 10 venues in Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Terlingua, and Fort Davis this year.
Van Horn
Mountain View Golf Tournament
Aug. 20-21
Mountain View Municipal Golf Course, 1000 Golf Course Drive
Have fun during a two-day, two-man tourney with barbecue.
Alpine
Plein Air Paint Out
Sept. 2-4
Gallery on the Square, 115 W. Holland Ave.
Gather in the great outdoors with other painters who set out to capture the gorgeous Big Bend landscape.
Big Bend Gun and Knife Show
Sept. 3-4
Pete P. Gallego Center, 400 N. Harrison St.
The Alpine Lions Club sponsors this annual gun and knife show. Bring used eyeglasses for $1 off admission.
Monahans
Desert Reflections Car Show
Sept. 10
Hill Park, Fourth and Calvin streets
See spiffed-up cars at this annual car show, where trophies are awarded for the best of the best. There are also vendors on site.
Alpine
Sculpted Figures
Sept. 15-Nov. 1
Gallery on the Square, 115 W. Holland Ave.
Big Bend Arts Council presents this sculpture exhibit featuring works made in a range of materials and related to the human body, with an opening night reception on Sept. 15.
Trappings of Texas
Sept. 15-Nov. 5
Museum of the Big Bend, 400 N. Harrison St.
The 36th annual Trappings of Texas is the nation's longest-running exhibit of premier Western art and custom cowboy gear. Enjoy an evening preview party, daytime artist demonstrations, grand opening reception and sale, and ranch roundup party during the opening weekend reception on Sept. 15-17.
Del Rio
Diez y Seis de Septiembre Celebration
Sept. 16-17
Brown Plaza , 305 Cantu St.
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with live music, vendors, food trucks, dancing, and games for kids.
Alpine
Sul Ross State University Rodeo
Sept. 22-24
S.A.L.E. Rodeo Arena, US 90 East
See the Sul Ross State University rodeo team's world-ranking performers at the birthplace of college rodeo.
Native Plant Society of Texas Fall Symposium
Sept. 22-25
Alpine Civic Center, 801 W. Holland Ave.
In 1991, the Native Plant Society of Texas initiated an educational project designed to explore the ecology of the many vegetation regions of Texas through a series of symposia undertaken in conjunction with its annual members’ meeting. Every fall, the meeting convenes in a different region which focuses of that year’s symposium. Field trips, workshops, and exhibits complement the presentations that are open to the public.
Del Rio
Oktoberfest
Sept. 24
Whitehead Memorial Museum , 1308 S. Main St.
Modeled after the annual Oktoberfest in Germany, Del Rio's event brings the fun with music, food, and dancing.
First Friday Art Walk
Oct. 7
Kress Building, 1915 Veterans Blvd.
Del Rio presents a monthly art walk that invites visitors to explore the art galleries and city's art district. The event also offers food trucks, vendors, and music.
Alpine
Big Bend Bluegrass Festival
Oct. 7-8
Alpine Civic Center, 801 W. Holland Ave.
Alpine’s mild weather makes it an attractive year-round destination, and the town is certified with an official Music Friendly Communities designation from the Texas Music Office. The inaugural Bluegrass Festival line-up includes the Kody Norris Show, the Edgar Loudermilk, the Old Rugged Choir, Second Time Around, Bluegrass Express, and Calamity Creek. Enjoy jamming, concessions, workshops, Rand drawings.
Big Bend Octane Fest
Oct. 7-10
The Stable Performance Cars, 511 W. Holland Ave.
High-performance autos cruise the Big Bend's scenic highways and participate in other events, including a show-n-shine and river road cruise.
Del Rio
Fiesta de Amistad Parade
Oct. 22
South Main Street, 1915 Veterans Blvd.
Enjoy a small-town parade with music, food trucks, and vendors.
Alpine
Big Bend Arts Council Membership Show
Nov. 3-Dec. 6
Gallery on the Square, 115 W. Holland Ave.
Enjoy a range of artwork at the members' exhibit of the Big Bend region's premier arts organization, with an an opening reception on Nov. 3.
Midland
Artist Community Market
Nov. 5
Arts Council of Midland, 1506 W. Illinois
Local artists and creatives showcase their wares. Patrons enjoy live performances, food trucks, and art activities.
Alpine
Center for Big Bend Studies Annual Conference
Nov. 11-12
Espino Conference Center, 400 N. Harrison St.
The 28th annual Center for Big Bend Studies conference brings together historians, archaeologists, folklorists, and other researchers studying the past and present of the Big Bend region and northern Mexico.
ArtWalk
Nov. 18-19
Downtown , 204 E. Holland Ave.
The 29th annual ArtWalk, Alpine's biggest arts festival, spans two days in November and showcases a variety of art exhibitions in many local businesses along with festivities and live music.
Van Horn
Trans Pecos Big Buck Tournament
Nov. 25-Dec. 12
Van Horn Convention Center, 1801 W. Broadway
This is an annual desert mule deer hunting tournament.
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