BIG BEND COUNTRY
ALPINE
Trappings of Texas
Sept. 12-14
More than 50 artists display their work at the nation’s longest-running annual exhibit and sale of premier Western art and custom cowboy gear. Museum of the Big Bend, 400 N. Harrison St. 432-837-8143; museumofthebigbend.com
EL PASO
Tom Lea and Contemporaries
Sept. 4-Jan. 26
The story of El Paso’s creative community is told through works by one of the most prolific Southwestern artists of the 20th century, along with several of his peers. El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza. 915-533-0048; epma.art
FORT STOCKTON
Barrio Fest
Sept. 13-15
Celebrate Hispanic culture with kids activities, educational exhibits, historical tours, food and craft vendors, and live music. Fort Stockton Community Theatre, 102 S. Nelson St. 432-299-1220; fscommunitytheatre.org
MIDLAND
Tall City Blues Fest
Sept. 21
Six concerts featuring musicians from six states offer a range of blues styles. The Old Lumberyard, 1705 W. Industrial Ave. 432-262-0034; tallcitybluesfest.com
VAN HORN
Our Lady of Fatima Carnival Kermes
Sept. 21
The Spanish word for bazaar, a kermes offers traditional Mexican dishes, games like lotería, mariachi music, and a carnival. Our Lady of Fatima Church, 308 Almond St. 432-284-0930
GULF COAST
ANAHUAC
Texas GatorFest
Sept. 13-15
Thousands attend this celebration of the American alligator that includes exhibitors, pageants,
