(4th of July Forms can be found under the July 2013 heading)

   
.......... May 2013..........
   
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 here for more information.
   
4 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 HERE for flyer.
   
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. 
   
27 Memorial Day
   
31 FDISD: Graduation
   
.......... June 2013..........
   
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
   
.......... July 2013..........
   
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.

   
25-28 Viva Big Bend - A music celebration. click here for details
   
26-27 McDonald Observatory - Board of Visitors
   
.......... August 2013..........
   
3-8 123rd Annual Bloys Campmeeting -
   
9-11 Davis Mountains Hummingbird Festival
   
30-September 1 Marfa Lights Festival
   
.......... September  2013..........
   
TBA Big Bend Balloon Bash
   
TBA 37th Annual Cyclefest
   
TBA 29th Annual Mountain Man Rendezvous
   
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.
   
.......... October  2013..........
 
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
 
5 Wheels for Meals! - 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  
 
12-14 Chinati Weekend
 
.......... November 2013..........
   
9 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 .
   
11 Veterans Day
   
   
30 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.
 
.......... December 2013..........
   
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!
 
.......... January 2014..........
   
1 New Year's Day - All major attractions will be closed for the day
 
..........February 2014..........
 
..........March 2014..........
 
..........April 2014..........
 

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