VIVA BIG BEND is an annual music festival held in far West Texas. Taking place July 24-27 in Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa and Marathon, VBB will feature more than 75 performances in 10 venues (check the lineup here).
There are many other events happening during VBB, including an art show, kids’ activities and functions geared toward musicians/music-industry reps. 2012 was the first year of the music festival, and it was a big success – we recommend booking tickets (and hotel rooms) VERY soon! Acts scheduled to appear include: Billy Joe Shaver, Texas Tornados, Reckless Kelly, Twang Twang Shock-a-Boom, and many, MANY more!
By the way, due to the high elevation, this area has a cooler climate than most of Texas (the high temperatures for the festival last year ranged from 78 to 85 degrees). Be sure to check out the Viva Big Bend website and Facebook page for event updates.
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The City of Alpine, Texas is pleased to announce the 2014 Shooting Alpine Photo Contest with a new addition, the 2014 Shooting Alpine VIDEO Contest! Free and open to the public, this contest is an opportunity for our visitors from near or far as well as local community members to showcase their photographs and videos.
Participants are asked to capture the city of Alpine, Texas (and/or its surroundings) in a personal, reflective way to reveal the personality of the town through their eyes. So if you’re planning a Big Bend trip, be sure to pack your camera and get ready to start Shooting Alpine!
Visit the contest page for full rules and instructions!