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@vivabigbend is the 2022 @texastravelawards winner

@vivabigbend is the 2022 @texastravelawards winner for Best Music Festival (Small Market)! Many of y'all come every year, but if you've never been, find out why we're Number 1 by attending Viva No. 11 at the end of July in Marfa, Marathon, Alpine, Terlingua and Fort Davis. General admission and VIP passes as well as hotel packages are available on the website. Photo by Sarah Vasquez

@sirwomanmusic has been added to the lineup! More

@sirwomanmusic has been added to the lineup! More bands are being confirmed every week. It's going to be a big year for Viva Big Bend with more than 60 shows in Alpine, Marathon, Fort Davis, Marfa and Terlingua (July 27-31).

Did you know? Due to the high elevation (approx. 4

Did you know? Due to the high elevation (approx. 4500 ft.), Alpine, Marfa, Marathon and Fort Davis have a cooler climate (and lower humidity) than most of Texas. Here are the average temperatures for the end of July: High 89, Low 64. Viva Big Bend #11 is July 27-31!

Just added to the lineup: Austin-based psychedelic

Just added to the lineup: Austin-based psychedelic rock band The Bright Light Social Hour will be making their Viva Big Bend debut this year! See the current lineup at www.vivabigbend.com, and there are more to be announced. Viva Big Bend #11 is July 27-31, featuring more than 60 shows in Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Fort Davis and Terlingua.

Viva Big Bend is July 27-31 with 65 shows in 15+ v

Viva Big Bend is July 27-31 with 65 shows in 15+ venues in Alpine, Marathon, Fort Davis, Marfa and Terlingua. The first round of performing artists is posted on the website and many more will be announced soon. Early bird passes and hotel packages are available. Make plans for a far West Texas adventure this summer! Photo of Zach Person by Sarah Vasquez

Viva Big Bend #11 is July 27-31! It's your chance

Viva Big Bend #11 is July 27-31! It's your chance to see more than 60 shows over 5 days in Marfa, Fort Davis, Marathon, Terlingua and Alpine. Early bird passes are available on our website. Make plans now for a far West Texas adventure this summer! Photo by Sarah Vasquez

We're honored to be selected as the Best Music Fes

We're honored to be selected as the Best Music Festival (Small Market) in the inaugural @texastravelawards! Early bird passes for Viva Big Bend 2022 (July 28-31) are on sale now. Photo by @sarahmvasquez

It's not too late to join us for the 10-year Viva

It's not too late to join us for the 10-year Viva Big Bend celebration in far West Texas. Wednesday and Thursday have been great, and there's so much more music on the way!

Summer rain has made everything green again in far

Summer rain has made everything green again in far West Texas. This is a quick reminder that Viva Big Bend is right around the corner (July 28-August 1)! Ticket prices will increase soon so grab yours soon, if you haven't already. Also pictured is the beginning of the new Texas Music mural which will have its dedication during Viva #10.

Viva Big Bend is happening July 28-August 1 in Mar

Viva Big Bend is happening July 28-August 1 in Marfa, Alpine, Fort Davis, Marathon and Terlingua! The schedule for nighttime shows is posted on the website. More information on free shows is coming soon.

Viva Big Bend starts Wednesday, July 28 at the Sta

Viva Big Bend starts Wednesday, July 28 at the Starlight Theatre in Terlingua! Lineup: Tessy Lou Williams (6:30pm) and Bob Livingston (8:30pm). This is a free show presented by Visit Big Bend. Livingston played on many of Jerry Jeff’s most iconic albums including the quintessential, ¡Viva Terlingua! Bob and his band will be doing a special Jerry Jeff/Viva Terlingua tribute in his shows at the Starlight Theatre (and also at the Spicewood Restaurant in Alpine July 29). Photo by Cisco Gamez.

We're very excited to see everyone in person at Vi

We're very excited to see everyone in person at Viva Big Bend #10 (July 28-Aug. 1)! Some of the all-time favorites, such as Shinyribs, are coming back in 2021! Go to our website for the current lineup. Additional bands will be announced over the next few days. Photo by Wyatt McSpadden

Mark your calendar for Viva Big Bend #10 -- July 2

Mark your calendar for Viva Big Bend #10 -- July 28-August 1! GA and VIP passes are available on our website. There will be approx. 60 shows in more than a dozen venues in Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Fort Davis and Terlingua. We can't wait to see everyone this summer!

Have a happy New Year!! The last day of 2020 is a

Have a happy New Year!! The last day of 2020 is a beautiful one in far West Texas. We hope to see you at the end of July for Viva Big Bend #10!

Two fun and safe activities to do during the 2020

Two fun and safe activities to do during the 2020 pandemic:
1. Hike to the desk in Alpine
2. Watch Virtual Viva Big Bend!

Night 2 of Virtual Viva starts at 6pm CST on our Facebook page. Also, it'll be on at the same time Sunday. All new shows each day. Tonight: Sour Bridges, Brandy Zdan, Graham Wilkinson, Anthony Ray Wright, Grady Spencer, Patrice Pike and Cory Reinisch (from Harvest Thieves)!

Virtual Viva Big Bend runs from July 24-26! Hours

Virtual Viva Big Bend runs from July 24-26! Hours of online programming will include special music guests, footage from prior festivals and amazing trivia prizes. RSVP for free at vivabigbend.eventbrite.com. Our 2020 shirt design is seen here. More details on how to get one can be found at the Eventbrite page.

Virtual Viva Big Bend starts July 24! Whether you’re a Viva veteran or have never attended before, we think you’ll find the weekend highly entertaining. It’ll be a showcase of great music, as well as far West Texas, with several hours of programming for three straight evenings (July 24-26). There will be many musical special guests, never-before-seen footage of prior Viva festivals and a chance to win prizes via live trivia. RSVP (for free) at www.vivabigbend.eventbrite.com and you’ll receive the links to watch each day and be the first to receive the schedule when it’s available. Make a $25 or more donation through Eventbrite and we’ll mail you a Virtual Viva Big Bend 2020 t-shirt in August. Anyone, anywhere can be a part of VBB – it’s all online this year. Please spread the word and get ready for our virtual celebration of the first eight years of Viva Big Bend! (photo by Sarah Vasquez)

Viva Big Bend will be here before you know it! 60+

Viva Big Bend will be here before you know it! 60+ shows in Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Fort Davis and Terlingua -- July 22-26, 2020. Planet Marfa has been a big part of Viva since the beginning, hosting many memorable shows. We're glad to be working with them in our ninth year. Get early bird tickets now on our website to take advantage of the lowest price!

Viva Big Bend is five months away, but you can ord

Viva Big Bend is five months away, but you can order early bird tickets on our website today. More than 60 shows to enjoy in Fort Davis, Marathon, Alpine, Marfa and Terlingua. We hope to see you in far West Texas in late July!

Viva Big Bend numero ocho was a big success! We wa

Viva Big Bend numero ocho was a big success! We want to thank the sponsors, venues, VBB staff/volunteers, community leaders, musicians and the thousands of people who attended 60+ shows in Marfa, Alpine, Fort Davis, Marathon and Terlingua. We are already working on Viva Big Bend 2020. Mark your calendars for July 23-26! Early bird tickets will be on sale later this year. Photo of Patricia Vonne by Sarah Vasquez.

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Viva Big Bend showcases the best of the state: extraordinary natural beauty, remarkable and talented people, an independent spirit and an amazing culture.

Approximately 55 bands/musicians (with a wide variety of styles represented) are expected to be showcased in at least 10 venues this year.

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