Calendar of Upcoming Events & Exhibits

June 2026

Quaerite et Invenietis

50 Years of Wandering and Wondering
Photography from a lifetime of travel
by Bobby Greeson

June 12–September 12

July 2026

Spark! Places of Innovation: Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit

July 3–August 8

Alpine has been chosen as one of six Texas communities by the Texas Historical Commission to host a Smithsonian Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit that takes a close look at the many ways innovation has arisen in small rural communities.

The exhibition will be held in the Museum of the Big Bend’s Education Room.

September 2026

40th Annual Trappings of Texas

September 17–October 31

Three-day event celebrating Western art and culture including the exhibit and sale of contemporary Western art and custom cowboy gear, an opening reception, artist presentations, and a ranch roundup party.