# Spirits of the West

> 6th Annual Texas spirits, wine, and beer festival in Alpine, Texas.

## Quick Facts

- Event: Spirits of the West
- Dates: April 23-24, 2027
- Location: Spirits of the West Festival Grounds, 204 E Holland Ave, Alpine, TX 79830
- Admission: Free (live music and artist market are free to attend)
- Tickets: On sale closer to the festival (tastings, Sunset Lounge VIP, and Spirit School classes)
- Website: https://spiritsofthewest.art
- Contact: info@spiritsofthewest.art
- Produced by: Start Local, LLC
- Benefits: Alpine's Gallery Night, Inc. (501(c)(3) nonprofit)

## What Is It

Spirits of the West is a two-day festival celebrating Texas distillers, winemakers, brewers, musicians, and artists in Far West Texas. The festival and live music are free to attend. Ticketed experiences include guided tasting flights, the Sunset Lounge VIP experience with chef-catered meals, and Spirit School tasting classes.

## 2027 Schedule and Lineup

The 2027 lineup and day-by-day schedule are announced as artists are confirmed. The festival runs Friday evening, April 23 and all day Saturday, April 24, 2027. For a sense of how the weekend runs, see the 2026 archive: https://spiritsofthewest.art/2026

## Tickets

2027 ticket sales open closer to the festival. Ticket types follow the same shape as past editions, with pricing announced ahead of the festival:

- Spirits Tasting Passes — sample spirits at participating distillery booths
- Sunset Lounge (VIP) — shaded seating, chef-catered meals, and drink tickets
- Spirit School Classes — guided tasting classes led by distillers and winemakers

In 2026, tasting passes were $20, Sunset Lounge passes were $75 (Friday) and $125 (Saturday), and Spirit School classes were $60.

## Sponsors and Vendors

Early sponsor commitments and vendor applications for 2027 are open now:

- Sponsor: https://spiritsofthewest.art/sponsor
- Vendor: https://spiritsofthewest.art/vendor

The 2027 ad campaign runs every month through April 2027 — confirmed sponsors and alcohol vendors earn one spotlight social post each month from the time they commit.

## Family Friendly

The festival includes family activities such as a cornhole tournament, bounce houses for kids, and more.

## Getting Here

Spirits of the West Festival Grounds, 204 E Holland Ave, Alpine, TX 79830. Downtown Alpine is walkable from most lodging. The Amtrak station is two blocks away on the Sunset Limited line. Nearest airports: Midland-Odessa (MAF) 2.5 hours northeast, El Paso (ELP) 3.5 hours northwest.

## About Alpine's Gallery Night, Inc.

Alpine's Gallery Night, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been building West Texas into a destination for art, music, and community since 1994. AGN produces Artwalk Alpine (32nd year), commissions public murals (57 downtown murals, Texas Travel Awards for Best Public Art), funds art scholarships, and launched Spirits of the West in 2022. 50% of every sponsorship and donation goes directly to AGN.

## Pages

- Home: https://spiritsofthewest.art/
- Festival Guide: https://spiritsofthewest.art/festival
- 2026 Archive: https://spiritsofthewest.art/2026
- What to Do: https://spiritsofthewest.art/what-to-do
- Where to Stay: https://spiritsofthewest.art/where-to-stay
- Store: https://spiritsofthewest.art/store
- Sponsor: https://spiritsofthewest.art/sponsor
- Vendor: https://spiritsofthewest.art/vendor
- Donate: https://spiritsofthewest.art/donate
- Volunteer: https://spiritsofthewest.art/volunteer
- About AGN: https://spiritsofthewest.art/about-agn
- Contact: https://spiritsofthewest.art/contact