MARFA — The Marfa Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the 38th Annual Marfa Lights Festival, a musical celebration of our beloved Far West Texas community. This year’s festival will take place over Labor Day weekend, from Friday, August 29, through Sunday, August 31, at the Presidio County Courthouse.
The festivities begin Friday at 4 p.m., with the celebration continuing throughout the weekend. Attendees can look forward to a diverse lineup of musical talent, including performances by local favorites The Grand Tourists and Zona Mutante.
The party heats up on Saturday night with headlining performances from La Sombra and Asalto, who are sure to get the crowd dancing. Sunday will feature musical entertainment all day long, leading up to the highly anticipated Marfa Lights Festival Dance from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Marfa Activities Center (MAC) Building.
Entry to the festival is free for all ages, however, the dance is a ticketed event with prices ranging from $20 for a single bracelet, $35 for couples, and $100 for an 8-person table.
Full festival lineup
Friday, August 29:
4 p.m. Baby Steps
5:30 p.m. Sierra Skye and the Wild Cocks
7 p.m. The Grand Tourists
8:30 p.m. Prepney
10 p.m. Zona Mutante
Saturday, August 30:
10 a.m. Opening and Welcome
10:30 a.m. Parade
12 p.m. Marfa Live Arts Circus Show
1:30 p.m. Mariachi Santa Cruz
2:30 p.m. Pecos River Band
3:30 p.m. Jerialice Arsenault
5 p.m. Billy Manhattan
7 p.m. TexMex Hippies
9 p.m. La Sombra
11 p.m. Asalto
Sunday, August 31:
10 a.m. Puppy Yoga with Grand Companions and Big Sky Yoga
12 p.m. Sweetheart of the Radio
1 p.m. Big Stripes Tapes
2 p.m. 3D Coyote
3 p.m. Primo Y Beebe
7 p.m. Sunday dance at the MAC Building