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3-5 |
1st Annual Spring
Mountain Man Rendezvous - A three day trip back in
time to the 1800's! Come and experience what life was
like in the frontier days with authentic apparel and
equipment. Black powder shooting events, primitive
camping, trail walks, tomahawk and knife throwing and
much more. Everyone is invited (both novice and expert)
for a weekend of fun for the whole family. Click
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Cinco de Mayo
Celebration - Ballet folklorico dancers, food, games and entertainment
for the whole family celebrating the Hispanic heritage
of the Fort Davis area. Click
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5-12 |
35th Annual
Texas Star Party -
hosted by historic Prude Ranch. Come learn about
astronomy under one of the darkest night skies in the
country. For registration & information
click here.
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27 |
Memorial Day |
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31 |
FDISD: Graduation |
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17-22 |
Missoula Children's
Theatre Presents - "Beauty Lou
and the Country Beast". Auditions will take place on
Monday the 17th ages K-12. Performances will be held on
Saturday the 22nd. Further details TBA or contact Lisa
Gordon at 432-249-0658 or email:
fortdavislisa@gmail.com
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4-7 |
Fort Davis' "Coolest 4th"
of July Celebration - Set up Thursday.
"Tumbleweed Smith" One Man Show and Fireworks Friday evening.
Parade, horse show, gun fights and dance with Jody Nix on
Saturday.
Click
here for tentative schedule.
VENDOR
APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
Non-Profit Vendor
Food Vendor
Craft Vendor
Rules & Guidelines
(all vendors must read and agree to terms)
All applications are due by June 1, 2013 to avoid late fees. |
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25-28 |
Viva Big Bend -
A music celebration.
click here for details |
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26-27 |
McDonald Observatory -
Board of Visitors |
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3-8 |
123rd Annual Bloys
Campmeeting - |
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9-11 |
Davis Mountains
Hummingbird Festival |
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30-September 1 |
Marfa Lights Festival |
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2013.......... |
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TBA |
Big Bend Balloon Bash |
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TBA |
37th Annual Cyclefest |
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TBA |
29th Annual Mountain
Man Rendezvous |
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28-29 |
Donkey Daze! - Packsaddle Mule Racing at its best
(and worst!) Both novice and professional "burro"
wranglers are invited to enter the 5 mile packsaddle
race and other shorter runs for the beginner. Come join
Fort Davis in this second annual event as we take a trip
back to the prospecting days and enjoy a little time
with our long-eared friends. This weekend of fun
includes food and game booths plus vendors with unique,
hand-crafted and period pieces. |
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4-5 |
"Smoke in the
Mountains" Cookoff - A weekend of food and fun in
the mountains of Fort Davis. Email for more info and
entry forms:
FDBBQCookoff@hotmail.com
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Wheels for Meals!
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Ride through the beautiful Davis Mountains on a fully
supported charity bike ride from Fort Davis to Valentine
Texas! Register online at
www.foodpantry-jdc.org |
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12-14 |
Chinati Weekend |
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Harvest Bowl - Fundraiser for the Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County from
5pm to 7pm. Join your neighbors for delicious homemade
soups, breads and desserts along with the sale of
handmade pottery bowls. For more information, check out
the website
www.foodpantry-jdc.org
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Veterans Day |
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32nd Annual Arts &
Crafts Fair - 9 am to 4 pm at
St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall. Shop here for
handcrafted Christmas items. Door prizes, drinks and
baked goods also available. |
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TBA |
Frontier Christmas - Start the holiday season off right with an old fashioned
country Christmas including hot chocolate, caroling,
Santa and a festival of lights! |
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New Year's Day -
All major attractions will be
closed for the day |
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