PRESIDIO COUNTY
Thursday, July 4
Marfa
The Yonke Gallos de Marfa, hometown sandlot baseball team, will face off with the Austin Ramblers at 6 p.m. at Vizcaino Park followed by fireworks. Vendors will be on hand as will BBQ for sale.
Friday, July 5
Presidio
Food, music and fireworks at Daly Park:
Starting at 7 p.m. food from Mayahuel and La Carrera Street Tacos will be on sale with live music before a fireworks show.
Saturday, July 6
Drag racing at the Presidio International Speedway, 6 p.m., 16333 FM 170.
BREWSTER COUNTY
Thursday, July 4
Alpine
Alpine’s Vintage Independence Day Bash — Spirit of ’76 Celebration:
Morning Parade at 10:30 a.m.
Grand Marshals: Theatre of the Big Bend
Special Guests: The Alpine Cowboys Baseball Team
The parade will feature local bands, vintage cars, and floats by local businesses and organizations, showcasing the spirit and history of the beloved town.
Vendor Market 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Brewster County Courthouse lawn with food, beverages, crafts, artwork, jewelry, apparel, accessories and games
We are seeking local vendors & organizations to participate in this spectacular event. Booths are available for $50 for tri-county businesses and nonprofits. Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Take advantage of this chance to showcase your products and services or fundraise for your organization.
Entertainment:
11:15 a.m.: National Anthem & welcome from the city & county officials
11:30 a.m.: Al Haney on saxophone
12:30 a.m.: Alpine Community Band
12:45 p.m.: Hot dog eating contest
1:30 p.m.: Robin Hood cast performance by Theatre of the Big Bend
2 p.m.: Town photo
2:30 p.m.: Performance by Simply Rick
Special Activities:
𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐁𝐐: Directly across the street from the courthouse, selling BBQ plates
Sweet Bingo by the Guadalupanas
Karaoke by Alpine Community Projects
Soft drinks by Alpine Fourth of July Committee
Photo Booth by Alpine ISD & Odessa College
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
Alpine Cowboys baseball – 1st Game of a doubleheader at Kokernot Field beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Fireworks at Kokernot Park brought to you by the American Legion
To secure a booth or for more information, contact Mark Young at myoung54@gmail.com
Alpine High School 1970s classes reunion
The former students of Alpine High School who attended during the 1970s will be gathering at
the Brewster County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to noon. They will also organize a meeting place to gather to watch fireworks after dark.
Marathon
Live music with Mary Charlotte Young will be taking place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gage Hotel White Buffalo Bar Patio.
The first night of “Party Under the Stars” at the Marathon Motel and RV Park will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight featuring music, beer, margaritas and a food truck.
Terlingua
Parade and Tail Gate, starts at 5:30 p.m. with a parade line up, and wheels or whatever you have roll at 6 p.m. at the 188 Old Store. Parade with “whatever floats your boat,” with an end at the Terlingua Fire and EMS station with hot dogs and fun, including a cake walk. Drop off your cake walk goodies at Terlingua Fire and EMS between 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, July 5
Marathon
Marathon Volunteer Fire Department’s Mustang Chili Cook Off and silent auction to support the MVFD and Marathon Senior Class will take place at 6 p.m. at the community center.
From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. BJ Barham will perform at the Gage Hotel White Buffalo Bar Patio.
“Party Under the Stars” at the Marathon Motel and RV Park featuring music, beer, margaritas and a food truck continues for a second night from 8 p.m. to midnight.
The Marathon Fire Department will present a firework show on main street at The Ritchey building after sundown.
Saturday, July 6
Marathon
10 a.m.: All School Reunion and Parade downtown
Noon to 2 p.m.: All School Reunion brisket plate lunch fundraiser at the Post, benefitting the Class of 2025
7 p.m. to midnight: Music and dance at the Post, with Craig Carter and the Spur of the Moment Band (food vendors at the dance).
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
Thursday, July 4
Vendors at the county courthouse all day.
8 a.m.: The Coolest 5K in Texas, .
8:15 a.m.: 1K Fun Run/Walk
8:30 a.m.: 5K Fun Run
Jeff Davis County Park, Highway 17 South, Fort Davis
Register at permianbasinevents.com or at day of event. Entries are $20 with all funds going to the Fort Davis Education Foundation
9:45 p.m.: Fireworks show, Jeff Davis County Park
Friday, July 5
Vendors at the county courthouse all day long
Live Music on the Lawn:
11 a.m.: Bucket O’ Bullets on the lawn
2 p.m.: Border Blasters
4 p.m.: Tumbleweed Smith’s One Man Show
Doug Moreland’s Family Barndance at the Kelly Pavilion
Saturday, July 6
Vendors at the county courthouse all day.
7:30 a.m: Pancake breakfast
10 a.m.: Hometown Independence Day Parade
10:30 a.m.: Antique car show
11 a.m.: BBQ by JDC Livestock Association
11:30 a.m.: Pet pageant
Noon: Pie contest
12:30 p.m.: Live music, Hall’s Last Call
2 p.m.: Tumbleweed Smith’s One Man Show
2:30 p.m.: Cake Walk
Live Music:
2 p.m.: Rick Ruiz
5 p.m.: Neil Trammell
8 p.m.: Jody Nix