6th Annual • April 23-24, 2027
Spirits of the West
Spirits of the West returns to downtown Alpine April 23–24, 2027 — two days of Texas tastings, live music, an artist market, and the Sunset Lounge. Sponsor and vendor commitments are open now.
- Texas tastings
- Live music
- Artist market
- Family friendly
The festival and music are free to attend. Ticketed tastings and Sunset Lounge passes go on sale closer to the festival.
Explore the festival →Festival days
2
Free to attend
Yes
Years running
6
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 the Spirits of the West Festival Grounds in downtown Alpine.
Now in its sixth 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.
VIP Experience
Upgrade Your Weekend
Skip the line, settle into the shaded lounge, and enjoy chef-catered meals all weekend.
- Shaded Sunset Lounge with dedicated seating
- Chef-catered meals all weekend
- Drink tickets for spirits, wine, and beer tastings
- Festival swag bag
- Priority access to guided tasting flights
Everything above is included with every Sunset Lounge pass.
Sunset Lounge passes for 2027 go on sale closer to the festival.
More about the Sunset Lounge →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
Two days of honky tonk, Americana, Western swing, and soulful country from Texas and beyond.
2027 Lineup
Two Nights of Live Texas Music
Friday evening and all day Saturday — honky tonk, Americana, Western swing, and soulful country.
The 2027 lineup is being booked now. Artist announcements drop as acts are confirmed — check back soon or follow along on social media.
See who played in 2026 →Downtown Alpine
The Grounds
Indoor tastings, outdoor music, and a maker market — all in walkable downtown Alpine.
204 E Holland Ave, Alpine TX
Spirits of the West Festival Grounds
Indoor tastings, outdoor music, a maker market, and a parking lot for gathering — all in walkable downtown Alpine.
Spirits of the West Festival Grounds
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.
Get Started
Partners, supporters, and merch
Move through the partner and supporter flows from a single festival site. Ticket sales open closer to the festival.
- Sponsor partnerships
- Vendor applications
- Festival support donations
- Volunteer signups
- Pickup-only merch
Typical response time: Within 2 business days for vendor and sponsor review updates
2026 Sponsors
Backed by the Community
The local businesses and organizations behind the 2026 festival — 2027 sponsorships are open now.
Interested in sponsoring? Learn about partnership opportunities
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your festival weekend.
Still have questions? Get in touch →