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December 2019
Frontier Christmas
3pm – Cielo Concert at the Library 4pm – Parade down State Street 4:30 – Take your picture with Santa at the Library 4:30 – Christmas Cookie Baking Competition 4:30 – 6:30 Kids Christmas Crafts and fun at the Kelly Pavilion with Hot Cocoa and Christmas Cookies 5:00 – The Spanish Club performs Baile Folklorico 6:00 – Live Music by The Texas Vipers
Find out more »February 2020
Valentine in Valentine, Tx
About Valentine, TX Valentine is a small town of 100-200 residents (est.), located in Jeff Davis County Texas. The story goes that a railroad crew, in 1882, had finished laying the tracks to the point where a water and fuel depot would be needed on February 14th. So they named the depot Valentine. Valentine, to give you coordinates, is halfway between L.A. and New Orleans, almost exactly 1000 miles from each. Or, if you want something local, halfway between Marfa and…
Find out more »Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Cowboy Poetry in Alpine, Texas What to Expect Feb. 21-22 Pack in an afternoon show each day, a choice of 2 night shows each evening, 6 free sessions (including 2 open mic options), 2 Chuckwagon Breakfasts, a keynote and "Let's Talk Poetry and Songwriting" session with Joel Nelson, and a "Taste of the Gathering" session with 12 performers to kick it off, and what do you have? An amazing Friday and Saturday at the Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
Find out more »March 2020
Centennnial Reenactment of the 1920’s Old Spanish Trail
March 26th-28th (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Events will take place at the Quarter Circle Seven Hotel Cattleman's Hospitality. Click on the website link below for more info. http://www.oldspanishtrailcentennial.com Old Spanish Trail movement organized to promote a paved automobile highway across the southern United States connecting 6 centers of historical interest: St. Augustines, New Orleans, San Antonio, El Paso, Tucson, and San Diego.
Find out more »April 2020
Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic in the Park
The biggest egg hunt in Far West Texas! Kiddos are separated by age range and take home tons of eggs. Located at the Jeff Davis County Park on highway 17 south of Fort Davis. The egg hunt begins at 1pm. Come early and picnic in the park!
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Mount Livermore Hunger Challenge
Register at the Jeff Davis County Food Pantry for this year's fundraiser: the Mount Livermore Hunger Challenge.
Find out more »July 2020
Coolest Fourth of July 2020 CANCELLED
The Chamber of Commerce board of directors made the tough decision to reduce the 2020 Coolest 4th of July festivities. Booths and the dance have been cancelled for 2020 but the annual fireworks show will go on as planned on Friday July 3rd after dark at the Jeff Davis County park. The decision was made to protect the residents and tourists in Fort Davis. Please continue to visit Fort Davis and support our local business owners. There is a wide…
Find out more »October 2020
Keep Fort Davis Beautiful Fall Sweep
Saturday, October 10th, 2020 9 - Noon Clean your own Neighborhood Roads! Gloves, grabbers and trash bags provided. Pick them up along with complimentary coffee at the Chamber of Commerce office beginning at 8:30am or on Friday 10/9. Surprise reward for kids that participate!
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Mile High Chili Cookoff
Good food, fun, and the best chili east or west of the Pecos River. CASI standard rules. Date TBD.
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