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ANNUAL Alpine Events
Favorite events are celebrated by locals, visitors
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 $15.00.
And don’t miss the popular $5.00 chuck wagon breakfast at Poet’s
Grove by Kokernot Baseball Field Friday and Saturday mornings.
The 32nd annual Texas Poetry Gathering will be held on Feb. 22-
23, 2019. More @ www.texascowboypoetry.com
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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
160-miLe uLtra marathon
A 160-mile ultra marathon - Combining hiking, trail-running and
overnight camping - through Big Bend Ranch State Park. Runners
meet up in Alpine, and celebrate the end of the race at our own Big
Bend Brewing Company – October 20-27, 2018. More information:
trans-pecosultra.com
heart of aLPine
Heart of Alpine nights happen four times throughout the year,
when downtown businesses stay open extra late and band together
to create an inviting, pedestrian-friendly downtown atmosphere.
Events are scheduled by the Alpine Downtown Association to
coincide with Big Bend Ranch Rodeo in August, the City of Alpine
December parade and tree lighting, the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in
February, and the Alpine Gem and Mineral Show in April.
Big Bend gem & mineraL show
Each April, the Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club brings this
free event to Alpine. Rock hounds and amateur 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 – 25 years and counting – brings a wonderful
enchilada dinner, themed parade, music and dancing from the Civic
Center to Kokernot Park. Join the festivities at the 26th annual Cinco
de Mayo, May 5 2019.
aLPine cowBoys BaseBaLL
Baseball, Apple Pie and Alpine! Come out and support the local
professional team at historical Kokernot Field. Season begins each
May. Learn more and see a schedule at alpine.pecosleague.com
fiesta deL Barrio
Kick off 4th of July weekend with an all day celebration July 1.
Fiesta del Barrio begins with a traditional parade through the streets
of east Alpine, and the day ends with a car show, live music and
dancing at Medina Park.
Find details at https://visitalpinetx.com/events/fiesta-del-barrio/.
fourth of JuLy ceLeBration
A parade and fireworks bring fun and excitement to the beautiful
summer evenings of July. Celebrate Independence Day in Alpine!