Events in Big Spring

A visit to Big Spring is a great idea any time, but if you plan it right you can take advantage of some entertaining events that happen every year. Big Spring residents are famously friendly and hospitable and are always happy to welcome visitors to local events. Many of these activities are held at some of the best attractions Big Spring has to offer, so you’re getting the best of both worlds. Check out the following list of some of the annual events in Big Spring so you don’t miss out while you’re visiting this quaint West Texas town.

January

Silver Wings Ball
The annual black-tie fundraiser for the Hangar 25 Air Museum features live music, a silent auction, a live auction, and an elegant dinner.
200 East 3rd Street
Big Spring, TX 79720

April

Howard College Rodeo
Come out to the Howard County Fairgrounds to cheer on the Howard College Hawk rodeo team as they compete against their rivals in the tough Southwest Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Admission is free.
FM 700 at Highway 80
Big Spring, TX 79720

June

Big Spring Cowboy Reunion & Rodeo
The Encana Big Spring Rodeo Bowl hosts this long-running PRCA-sanctioned rodeo that runs for three days in June, with live music, nightly mutton bustin’ and bronc’ riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and more.
2901 Old Highway 80
Big Spring, Texas 79720

July

Pops in the Park
Annual celebration of Independence Day held on July 3rd in Big Spring, TX at the historic Comanche Trail Park Amphitheater.
1 Scenic Drive
Big Spring, TX 79720

September

Howard County Fair
Head out to the Howard County Fairgrounds for a fun filled evening for the entire family. 
2900 Old Highway 80
Big Spring, TX 79720

December

Comanche Trail Festival of Lights
2016 is the 20th year of Comanche Trail Park’s annual December transformation into a winter wonderland of holiday light displays, one of the most popular West Texas events of the year.
310 Nolan Street
Big Spring, TX 79720