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33rd Annual Trappings of Texas
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If you would like to enjoy a full weekend of Western Art and Trappings, please think about joining us April 11th -13th, in beautiful, Alpine, Texas at the Museum of the Big Bend for the 33rd Annual Trappings of Texas Opening Weekend. This is always a wonderful weekend of great art and wonderful people! This will be my 5th year to participate in the exhibit and I look forward to every year, anticipating seeing friends, old and new, and seeing the incredible works on display! Don't miss the opportunity to be submersed in the fine art and craftsmanship of our wonderful western culture!
Thursday, April 11th
Preview
5:00pm - 7:00pm
at The Museum of the Big Bend
Enjoy this exclusive and intimate opportunity to view Trappings first! This is the only opportunity to pre-register as a buyer, obtain your Buyer’s Ballot Book and begin dropping ballots in advance. Underwriting support courtesy of Porter’s Thriftway.
After Preview Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm209 West Holland AvenueKick back and enjoy a terrific array of appetizers in the Courtyard of the Holland Hotel. A cash bar will be available. If you are interested in a seated dinner afterwards, reservations are recommended. Call the Century Bar & Grill at 432-837-1922.Performance by Alpine’s The Swifts providing eclectic, harmony based acoustic music.
Friday, April 12
NEW! MEET THE ARTISTS LUNCHEON
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Come & Take It BBQ
2612 West Highway 90
Enjoy an authentic Texas BBQ lunch with the artists of Trappings of Texas. A cash bar will be available.
Enjoy a blast from the past with aspecially curated slideshow featuring works, artists and friends from the past 10 years of Trappings of Texas! You never know who might show up.
Tickets: $35 per person (limited seating)
GRAND OPENING EXHIBIT, SALE & RECEPTION
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Museum of the Big Bend
The Don’t Miss Party in far West Texas! Become a buyer, drop a ballot and you may be the lucky owner of one of the many great works of art in Trappings. Listen for the sound of the gong as the sale closes and find out if your ballot has been drawn!
All evening long, enjoy great food and drinks while visiting with Trappings artists along with new and old friends alike. The shrimp and carving station are back!
Underwriting support courtesy of the Brewster County Tourism Council and Porter’s Thriftway.
Tickets: $50 per person
Saturday, April 13
CHUCK WAGON BREAKFAST
8:00 am
Big Bend Saddlery
2701 East Highway 90
Admission is free, reservations are requested. Sponsored by Gary Dunshee, Big Bend Saddlery.
CALF FRY LUNCH
Noon– 1:30 pm or “until we run out, whichever comes first!”
Spradley Hats
2701 East Highway 90 (next to Big Bend Saddlery)
Admission is free, reservations are requested. Sponsored by Trappings artist Brooks Atwood.
TALKS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
During the day at the Museum of the Big Bend
Details to be announced. Admission is free.
TRAPPINGS OF TEXAS RANCH ROUND UP PARTY
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Que Dice/Stringfellow Ranch
Cocktails, dinner and live music under the stars at the historic Que Dice/Stringfellow Ranch hosted by owners Jeff and Erin Williams (photo at left) and their daughter Alexandra. Click here for more information about the Que Dice/Stringfellow Ranch.
Evening activities include a Silent Auction and a Wine Pull. Music will be provided by Mikki Daniels, 2017 WMA Female Performer of the Year and 2017 Will Rogers Western Music Female Award recipient and 2018 nominee.
Dinner catered by the Brick Vault Barbecue, Gage Hotel, will feature their 44 Farms brisket, smoked turkey breast, family-style sausage and all the trimmings.
Tickets: 150$/person
For all tickets and more information, please contact Maggie Rumbelow at 432.837.8143 or [email protected]
Exhibit will run through May 19, 2019.
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