Editing Alpine, Texas (section)

==Annual events==

'''Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering''', usually late February, is a celebration of the oral tradition of working cowboys in poetry, song, and music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://texascowboypoetry.com/|title=Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering|website=texascowboypoetry.com}}</ref>

'''Trappings of Texas''', in April, is an exhibit and sale of custom gear and Western art held at the Museum of the Big Bend.

'''Big Bend Gem and Mineral Show''', in April, is held at the Civic Center.

'''Cinco de Mayo'''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.alpinecincodemayo.com/index.html |title=Home |access-date=2015-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119103754/http://www.alpinecincodemayo.com/index.html |archive-date=2015-01-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref> includes a parade, enchilada dinner, music and dancing, car show, and Grand Mercado at Kokernot Field.<ref name="visitalpinetx.com">{{cite web|url=http://visitalpinetx.com/events/|title=Events - Alpine, Texas|website=visitalpinetx.com}}</ref>

'''Alpine Cowboys'''<ref name="alpine.pecosleague.com|title=Welcome"/> professional baseball games take place at historic Kokernot Field.

'''Theater of the Big Bend''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sulross.edu/section/2145/about-theatre-big-bend|title=The Theatre of The Big Bend - Sul Ross State University|website=www.sulross.edu}}</ref> for over 50 years, this local theater troupe has performed various plays and musicals at the Kokernot Lodge outdoor amphitheater.

'''Fourth of July/Fiestas Barrios''', July 4, parade, food, music, fireworks

'''Viva Big Bend''' music festival,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vivabigbend.com|title=VIVA BIG BEND : Alpine - Fort Davis - Marfa - Marathon|website=www.vivabigbend.com}}</ref> in July, more than 50 bands play at venues from Marathon to Marfa, Fort Davis to Alpine.

'''Drive Big Bend'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drivebigbend.com|title=Drive Big Bend - Formstack|website=drivebigbend.com}}</ref> has driving tours, music, parties, and a car show at Kokernot Field for antique, classic, and performance automobiles.

'''Big Bend Ranch Rodeo''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bigbendranchrodeo.com/|title=Big Bend Ranch Rodeo}}</ref> in August, displays the skills of working cowboys (rather than rodeo professionals).

'''National Intercollegiate Rodeo'''<!-- , fall, Date To Be Announced, the 70th home event for Sul Ross State. -->

'''Big Bend Octane Fest''',<ref>{{cite web|url= http://thestablealpine.com/|title=The Stable Performance Cars}}</ref> hosted by The Stable Performance Cars in early October. This weekend-long festival includes a car show, driving tours around the Big Bend, Marfa, Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marathon areas, auctions, and more, for antique, classic, and performance automobiles.

'''No Country For Old Men''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultradex.net/ncom-home|title=Ultra race in Texas|website=Ultra race in Texas}}</ref> in October, this bike race lists itself as "America's Premiere 1000 Mile Road Race".

'''ARTWALK''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://artwalkalpine.com|title=Artwalk – Alpine, Texas|website=artwalkalpine.com}}</ref> The weekend before Thanksgiving, art spills from the galleries onto the streets and Arbolitos Park, with chalk art on the sidewalks, live music, and a parade of flags.

'''Parade of Lights''', December