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5th Annual Big Bend Bluegrass Festival
The best bluegrass festival in Far West Texas. Come to scenic Alpine Texas-an indoor event with top musicians, workshops, and jamming activities for everyone.
Our Roots
It started five years ago with a simple idea: bring the high-lonesome sound of the banjo and the driving rhythm of the mandolin to the heart of Big Bend. What began as a small festival in Wickett Tx., and later moved to Alpine, has grown into a premier destination for bluegrass lovers across the country.
Our Lineup
Bringing the best to Far West Texas for your musical entertainment.
Special Consensus
Led by founder Greg Cahill, a recipient of the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Distinguished Achievement Award and an inductee into the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) Hall of Greats, Special Consensus has been a cornerstone of the bluegrass community for five decades.
Edgar Loudermilk Band
Edgar Loudermilk is a two-time, back-to-back winner of SPBGMA's “Bass Fiddle Performer of the Year" and the 2024 Josie Music Awards “Bass Player of the Year.” His signature voice, bass skills, and songwriting have become his trademark, garnering over 40 industry awards and nominations.
Catahoula Drive
A few hours into an impromptu jam session, these guys decided to enter a band contest at the SPBGMA Awards show, in Nashville, TN. After placing 5th out of 25 bands, the band picked up several bookings before leaving the convention. With that, the guys decided to formally become a touring band and have been entertaining audiences ever since.
Finely River Boys
Brad started his musical life early with the "Lifesavers Choir" from the Assemblies of God Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Brad spent many years touring and performing with music groups from SAGU, Waxahachie, TX including the internationally renowned "Harvesters", "Divine Touch" and "Free Spirit". Learn more about the group can be found with the link below...
The Edwards Brothers
The Edwards Brothers are musicians, and not just any musicians. Both young men play multiple instruments; Davis is part of the AMS band, where he plays the saxophone, and Everett is part of the high school jazz band, where he plays his favorite instrument, the guitar. Everett is also a talented singer. As for formal music lessons, their school band is the closest they have come. Their beginnings started as early as three years old for Davis and around six for Everett.
Righteous Intonation
Righteous Intonation is a Western truth-telling string band. They ride the line between myth and memory, spinning songs not from fantasy but from the dry bones of real history. Their music revives the true tales of the Wild West — Indian raids, cattle drives, outlaw ballads and Texas towns rising and falling — all carried on the timeless lilt of the high lonesome sound. Echoing the spirit of Marty Robbins, Tony Rice, Townes Van Zandt, and Doc Watson, their shows are like watching a movie unfold in song form — vivid, unflinching, and unforgettable.
Why Attend our Festival
At Big Bend, you’re not just a ticket holder—you’re part of the family. Here’s why this is the weekend everyone keeps coming back for:
World-Class Strings, Small-Town Soul We bring in national award-winners and legendary pickers, but we keep the stages intimate. You won’t need binoculars here; you’ll feel every pluck of the string and every harmony as if you’re sitting on our front porch.
- We offer “High-Lonesome Sounds and a Low-Stress Weekend.” Leave the city noise behind and trade it for world-class pickin’ and desert peace.
The Buzz
A Milestone Year for bringing the Music you Love.
Join us for the 5th Annual Big Bend Bluegrass Festival. From award-winning headliners to local legends, we’re celebrating five years of pure acoustic magic.
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