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Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering — Alpine
February 18–20, 2027 · Alpine, Texas · Brewster County
Why plan around Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering — Alpine?
The Alpine edition of the Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering keeps a long West Texas cowboy-poetry tradition rooted in the Big Bend, bringing poets, musicians, open-mic sessions, chuckwagon breakfasts, cowboy suppers and other western-cultural programming to Alpine.
Verified event details
Organizer: Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering ↗
Official-source details checked 2026-09-02. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Hold February 18-20 for Alpine
The organizer confirms the 2027 Alpine Gathering for Thursday through Saturday, February 18-20. Its standing Alpine weekend is the third Thursday through Saturday in February, so the date treatment is stronger than a third-party projection.
Book lodging unusually early
The organizer is already warning 2027 visitors that Alpine room availability is constrained. Reserve lodging before building side trips to Fort Davis, Marathon or Marfa, then recheck the final event schedule once tickets and performers are posted.
Expect more than stage performances
The organizer expects cowboy poets and musicians plus open mics, chuckwagon breakfasts, cowboy suppers and additional programming. Review the final schedule before deciding whether one day is enough.
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