Discover the heartbeat of our region through one of the many events in Big Bend. Join us as we celebrate tradition, community, and the spirit of the Wild West.
January
Big Bend Ultra Run (Terlingua)
February
Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest (Terlingua)
Around the Bend Motorcycle Rally (Terlingua)
Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering (Alpine)
Valentine's in Valentine (near Marfa)
April
Wine, Spirits, Brews, and Beef Fest (Alpine)
Gem and Mineral Show (Alpine)
May
Cinco de Mayo (Alpine)
Marfa Invitational (Marfa)
Dark Sky Week (Fort Davis)
June
Big Bend Ranch Rodeo (Alpine)
July
Fourth of July Parade (Terlingua)
Viva Big Bend Music Festival (various locations)
September
Marfa Lights Festival & Parade (Marfa)
Trans-Pecos Festival of Music (Marfa)
October
Run to Terlingua Motorcycle Rally (Terlingua)
Marathon 2 Marathon (Marathon)
Chianti Weekend (Marfa)
November
CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship (Terlingua)
Frank Tolbert-Wick Fowler Chili Cook-Off (Terlingua)
Dia de Los Muertos (Terlingua)
Annual Artwalk (Alpine)
December
Christmas in Alpine (Alpine)
Fiesta de Noche Buena (Marathon)
Marfa Holiday Bazaar (Marfa)
Alpine Farmer's Market occurs every Saturday at 9:00 AM along E Murphy Ave.