5th Annual • April 24-25, 2026
Spirits of the West
Free live music, an artist market, and family activities at Kishmish Plaza in Alpine — plus ticketed tastings, guided flights, and VIP experiences.
- Texas tastings
- Live music
- Artist market
- Family friendly
The festival and music are free to attend. Tickets are for tastings and upgraded experiences.
Festival days
2
Live acts
8
Years running
5
About the festival
Texas spirits meet West Texas hospitality
Produced by Start Local, LLC. Proceeds benefit Alpine's Gallery Night, Inc.
Spirits of the West brings together Texas distillers, winemakers, brewers, musicians, and artists for a weekend shaped by the landscape of Far West Texas. Tasting flights led by the makers, a curated artist market, and two nights of live music — all gathered at Kishmish Plaza in downtown Alpine.
Now in its fifth year, the festival showcases the full range of what Texas producers are making — whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, agave spirits, wine, and craft beer — alongside live music and communal gatherings. The goal is to celebrate West Texas and the people who make it worth coming back to.
The Experience
What to Expect
Friday evening through Saturday night — here's how the weekend comes together.
Taste the makers
Ticketed flights of Texas whiskey, gin, mezcal, wine, and craft beer — led by the makers, with education built into every pour.
Artist market
A curated market of West Texas artists and craftspeople with room to browse and linger.
Live music both nights
Eight acts across two days — honky tonk, Americana, Western swing, and soulful country from Texas and beyond.
2026 Lineup
Two Nights of Live Texas Music
Eight acts across Friday evening and all day Saturday — honky tonk, Americana, Western swing, and soulful country.
Friday, April 24
Gates open 4:00 PM · Music 4:45 PM–10:00 PM
Mia Valentini
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Dallas Burrow Band
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Gunnar Latham Band
8:00 PM – Close
Saturday, April 25
Gates open 11:00 AM · Music Noon–10:00 PM
Sammy Brue
Noon – 12:45 PM
Alex Dunn & The Deal
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Anthony Ray Wright Band
3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Scott Walker Band
5:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Doug Moreland Band
8:00 PM – Close
Kishmish Plaza
The Grounds
Indoor tastings, outdoor music, and a maker market — all in walkable downtown Alpine.
204 E Holland Ave, Alpine TX
Kishmish Plaza
Indoor tastings, outdoor music, a maker market, and a parking lot for gathering — all in walkable downtown Alpine.
Kishmish Plaza
The festival's home base — indoor tastings, vendor booths, a music stage, and guest services in walkable downtown Alpine.
Tasting pavilion
Dedicated space for guided flights and distiller-led education sessions away from the main stage.
Parking lot
Open-air venue for outdoor gathering, music, and evening events.
VIP Experience
Upgrade Your Weekend
Skip the line, settle into the shaded lounge, and let Sky Island Culinary x Granada take care of the rest.
- Shaded Sunset Lounge with dedicated seating
- Catering by Sky Island Culinary x Granada
- Drink tickets for spirits, wine, and beer tastings
- Festival swag bag
- Priority access to guided tasting flights
Get Started
Tickets, partners, and support
Move through the guest, partner, and supporter flows from a single festival site.
- Tasting passes
- VIP and tasting add-ons
- Vendor applications
- Sponsor partnerships
- Festival support donations
Typical response time: Within 2 business days for vendor and sponsor review updates
Our Sponsors
Backed by the Community
Local businesses and organizations that make the festival possible.
Interested in sponsoring? Learn about partnership opportunities
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your festival weekend.
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