The main attraction to the Big Bend area is the National Park. The seventh largest national park in the lower 48 states and the least visited! Come on down!
Eve’s Garden has set up a summer 2018 music series of local Big Bend musicians. A great excuse to come on down to see us and the the Big Bend area:
Saturday, April 7th, 2018
Hogan and Moss – Scorch Folk Music at Eve’s Garden get together after 5:30 music around 6:30. We also celebrate National Beer Day
Click here to hear their music
Sunday, April 15th, 2018
Paul Sprawl Singer Song Writer and we also celebrate national Glazed Spiral Ham Day
Click here to hear Paul Sprawl
Saturday, May 5th, 2018
Hillie Bills and her band help us celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Click here to hear Hillie
Saturday June 9th, 2018
Neil Trammell, Yes THAT Neil Trammell for Kate’s Birthday and World Gin Day!
Click here to hear some Neil
Friday, July 27th, 2018
Viva Big Bend Music Festival – Fabulous Artist TBA
Click here for the weekend schedule
August 2018
Jim Keaveny world famous singer song writer just off his European tour for Alaine’s Birthday Month, exact date…you tell us.
Click here to here Keaveny
Sunday, 4 June, 20??
Time for an Open House at Eve’s Garden
Come over, bring a friend, a snack, and your bathing suit.
Don’t be surprised it you hear some tunes coming from the courtyard and see our friend Garner Sloan and his playmates humming.
http://garnersloan.com/
We’ll have beer and some snacks too.
Saturday, July 1
Marathon’s Annual Fourth of July Dance and BBQ
at Post Park (AKA Fort Pena Colorado Park)
The 4th of July Dance is one of the most popular events in Brewster County as well as having the distinction of being the longest running.
It is held every year at the Post Park on the Saturday closest to the 4th of July.
Entertainment provided by Craig Carter and his Spur of the Moment Band
All proceeds benefit the Marathon ISD Booster Club
The weekend of the 4th of July Dance coincides with the Chili Cook-Off held at the Marathon Motel. So if you haven’t had enough and looking for more activity, please join us at the Cook-Off!
Schedule:
BBQ starts at noon until 3:00pm
Dance begins at 9:00pm until 1:00am
Suggested Donation
July 27 -30
Viva Big Bend Music Festival
Viva Big Bend numero seis is July 27-30, 2017!
More than 55 bands in 10+ venues in four communities. It’s a celebration of music and far West Texas that is not to be missed. Check out our website for all the details and updates (lineup to be announced in the spring).
Saturday, 2 December, 2017
Fiesta De Noche Buena
The Fiesta De Noche Buena is a convivial festival reflecting the spirit of the season and our community. Held the first weekend in December, local residences and business owners come together on Main Street for this festive occasion providing an evening of dancing, food and fun. A raffle benefiting a local charitable organization is usually held and Main Street shops are open late with many special attractions. Here one can expect to find no distinction between visitor and locals.
Make your plans to come to the Big Bend area at this time, stop in, grab a drink and help us bring in the Holidays!
Sunday, 13 December 
House concert with Amy Sue Berlin, Dana Louise, and Kendra
Fun Arkansas / Austin originals. Harmonies, ukulele, and two wicked guitars.
Saturday, 28 November 2015
House Concert with world’s top scotch folk band
Maria Moss and Jon Hogan Sting Band
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Tuesday, 28 April, 2015
House Concert with Amy Coffman
On April 28th the Amarillo based acoustic folks rocker Amy Coffman debuts at Eve’s Garden B&B in Marathon. This singer song writer will entertain from 6PM to 8 or 9 or midnight.
Join us for a fun night of original music and community.
Bring a snack if it’s easy.
We’ll make snacks and have a keg of Big Bend Brewery beer!
If it’s sunny we’ll be in the new outdoor courtyard, rainy in the covered courtyard by the pond.
Price of admission: tip the musician.
Please come.
We joined (and support) Folk Alliance International and now have to say “Call for an invitation” on our promotions for House Concerts. 432 386 4165
All welcome!
Give her a listen at
Thursday, 24 February, 2015
House Concert with The Flying Sombreros!
LIVE MUSIC with the Famous Jim Keaveny and the Flying Sombreros
On Thursday evening, the 24th of February.
Starting at 6PM until 10pm ish.
At Eve’s Garden B&B – inside if it’s cold out, in the courtyard if nice weather.
Bring a snack if it’s easy or just come over. Tips are encouraged for this fabo band.
Eve’s Garden will provide snacks and beer.
Gonna be a super time!
We’re looking forward to seeing everybody.
432 386 4165
We’ve joined and support Folk Alliance International, so it’s cool for us to have a house concert. The rules say we’re to write “call for an invite” on our digital invites. 432 386 4165
Saturday, 22nd of November, 2014
What better way to kick off the holiday season:
LIVE MUSIC with the Famous Jim Keaveny and the Flying Sombreros with Austin’s Guy Town!
On Saturday evening, the 22nd of November,
At Eve’s Garden B&B 200 NW 3rd St in Marathon, TX
Everybody welcome. Bring a snack if it’s easy or just come over. Tips are encouraged for these fabo bands.
Eve’s Garden will provide snacks and beer.
Gonna be a super time!
We’re looking forward to seeing everybody, it’s been a while since we’ve had a show. Bring a friend!
432 386 4165
July 25 – 28, 2013 – Thursday to Saturday
Viva Big Bend Annual Music Festival is held all around Far West Texas. In 2013, the festival will host events at nearly a dozen venues in the towns of Alpine, Fort Davis, Marathon and Marfa. More than 50 bands (representing a wide variety of genres) will entertain. There are many other events happening during VBB, including an art show, kids’ activities and functions geared toward musicians/music-industry reps. 2012 was the first year of the music festival, and it was a big success – we recommend booking tickets (and hotel rooms) early this year.
More info http://vivabigbend.com/
August 2, 2013 – Friday
PRISCILLA WIGGINS ARTIST’S RECEPTION
Starting at 5 PM
at The Galleries at Eve’s Garden
Ave C & NW 3rd St
432 386 4165
Reception celebrating Priscilla’s 30+ years painting outdoors
and book signing presenting Jim Glendinning’s new book Legendary Locals of the Big Bend and Davis Mountains
Everyone Welcome!
Wine, beer, and Hors d’oeuvres
October 26, 2013 – Saturday
Marathon 2 Marathon
The Marathon 2 Marathon is an annual event held in late October. This event consists of the full 26.2 mile Marathon, a 13.1 mile Half Marathon, a 6.2 mile 10K and a 3.1 mile 5K all sharing the same course on Hwy 385 north between Ft. Stockton and Marathon finishing in front of the Historic Gage Hotel in downtown Marathon. Other activities included in this event is a pre-race pasta dinner, a Catfish Fry Fundraiser with live entertainment, an awards ceremony followed by a post race party with live entertainment.
For more detailed information regarding this event, please visit www.marathon2marathon.net
November 3, 2013 – Sunday
Cowboy Social and Silent Auction
3:00-6:00PM
The Cowboy Social and Silent Auction is a popular event that benefits the Marathon Health Clinic. Bid on the many items donated for auction then, eat, drink, and dance the afternoon away to the tunes of Craig Carter and the Spur of the Moment Band!
For more information www.marathontexas.com
December 7, 2013 – Saturday Fiesta De Noche Buena
6:00 until…
Wander the friendly streets of Marathon, get into the holiday spirit at Marathon’s annual street festival, with music, food, drinks, and fun! Dress warm!
For details of this event, please visit; www.marathontexas.com/events
For more Events in Marathon:
http://www.marathontexas.com/
For more events in Marfa
http://business.marfacc.com/
For events in Alpine:
http://visitalpinetx.com/
For events in Fort Davis:
http://www.fortdavis.com/
Remember, here in the West Texas high dessert we have cool evenings and mornings all summer long!
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- Photo by Bill Rau -Big Bend Mountains Panorama Black and White
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- Photo by Bill Rau Chisos Mountains from the West
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- Photo by Bill Rau Moon over Boquillas Cliffs
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- Moon over Cottonwoods, photo by Bill Rau
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- Mountain Creek, photo by Bill Rau
West Texas Weekly is a great site with events going on in the Big Bend
