Events in City of Marfa

Plan a trip to the Big Bend region around one of the annual events in Marfa. Though you don't need an excuse to visit Marfa, these are great reasons to return again and again. Combine world-class art, stunning natural surroundings, and adventurous, creative people, and you get a town that plays host to unique and popular annual events. Marfa is home to festivals, art exhibits, and live concerts that draw locals and visitors alike. There's always something interesting happening in Marfa.

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May

Marfa Invitational

The annual Marfa Invitational provides an unparalleled platform for viewing and experiencing today's leading contemporary art. See the work of selected artists at the annual event, which takes place over a long weekend. Enjoy a contemporary art fair, exhibitions, and activities that include live conversations with artists and more.

Marfa Invitational
135 Golf Course Rd
Marfa, TX 79843

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June

Agave Festival Marfa

The annual Agave Festival Marfa celebrates agave and its influence on culture through food, film, music, science, and, of course, spirits. Enjoy original programming that highlights this magical ingredient and its role in popular culture, and especially in food and drink.

Multiple Locations
Marfa, TX 79843

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July

Viva Big Bend

Hear more than 50 bands in 10 venues across not just Marfa, but also its neighboring towns of Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marathon. This is a must-see for music lovers and features intimate concerts representing a variety of genres against a mountain backdrop.

Multiple Locations
Marfa, TX 79843

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August

Marfa Lights Festival

Enjoy three days of family-friendly entertainment, food, and fun centered around Marfa's famous natural phenomenon. Bring a chair and listen to live music played on downtown streets. Enjoy a parade Saturday morning. And, of course, when the sun goes down, head to the Marfa Lights Viewing Area nine miles east of town to catch a glimpse of nature's local light show.

Presidio County Courthouse
302 S. Highland Ave
Marfa, TX 79843

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October

The Marfa 100

On a course set through rugged hills, the Marfa 100 is a challenging, 100-kilometer bike race held along a low-traffic ranch road. The event is held annually to benefit a local Marfa charity. Limited to 275 cyclists, the ride includes stunning views of the Chinati Mountains, native flora, and high plains grasslands. It's a satisfying way to take in the area's beauty.

USO Building (Race Headquarters)
302 S Highland Ave
Marfa, TX 79843

Chinati Weekend

Started in 1987 by minimalist artist Donald Judd, Chinati Weekend is an open house designed to draw the local community and visitors to the spaces and exhibitions of the Chinati Foundation, the grounds that housed Judd's home and studios. The weekend includes exhibit openings, events, and public programs.

Chinati Foundation
1 Calary Row
Marfa, TX 79843

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December

Marfa Holiday Bazaar

The Marfa Holiday Bazaar is a great place to pick up gifts you can't find anywhere else. Shops, artists, makers, and organizations set up booths in downtown Marfa along Highland Avenue to showcase their offerings. A visit from Santa, twinkling holiday decorations, crafts for kids, and live entertainment round out this festive gathering.

Downtown Marfa
Marfa, TX 79843