Alpine 2026: Tickets

All ticketed shows use reserved seating. Tickets are exclusive to members until Nov. 1. Become a member and support the Gathering for as little as $6 per month.

ThursdayThu, Feb. 19, 2026
Cowboy Supper
Catered by Roux Alpine
5:30-7:00 PM, Thu
Alpine Civic Center1 map
$33 per plate online (tax and tip included).
Sales end 2 weeks ahead.
Thursday Night Show
"Campfire Tales"
Joel Nelson, Andy Wilkinson, Ross Knox, and Jenna Paulette
7:30-9:45 PM, Thu
Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2 map
$35 online; $40 onsite
FridayFri, Feb. 20, 2026
Chuckwagon Breakfast
7:30-8:30 AM, Fri details
Biscuits, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, and coffee
Poet's Grove, Kokernot Park3 map
$10 per person (tax included)
Friday AM: "A Taste of the Gathering" (free)

10–11:45 AM, Fri, Marshall Aud, SRSU2
A Taste of the Gathering
with 14 performers

Afternoon Show (1 PM)
"The Real Deal"
Joel Nelson, Randy Rieman, and Brenn Hill
1:00-1:45 PM, Fri
Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2 map
$20 online; $25 onsite
Friday PM: free sessions

1 PM, Fri, University Center Open, SRSU4
Whip and Spur
Daron Little (host), Darrell Holden, and Matt Robertson

2 PM, Fri, Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2
The Buckaroo Fringe
Brenn Hill (host), Daron Little, Matt Robertson, and Trinity Seely

2 PM, Fri, University Center Open, SRSU4
Making a Hand
Andy Hedges (host), Darrell Holden, Chris Ryden, and Andy Nelson

3:30 PM, Fri, University Center Open, SRSU4
Back in the Day
Darrell Holden (host), Andy Wilkinson, Chris Ryden, and Matt Robertson

3:30 PM, Fri, Fine Arts Theater, SRSU5
Open Mic
Karen McGuire, MC

Late Afternoon Show (3:30 PM)
"Home to the Ranch"
Craig Carter (host), Jenna Paulette, Sandy Seaton Sallee, and Randy Rieman
3:30-4:45 PM, Fri
Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2 map
$25 online; $30 onsite
Cowboy Supper
Catered by Roux Alpine
5:30-7:00 PM, Fri
Alpine Civic Center1 map
$33 per plate online (tax and tip included).
Sales end 2 weeks ahead.
Friday Night Show
"Under Western Skies"
Randy Rieman, Craig Carter, Andy Nelson, and Trinity Seely
7:30-9:45 PM, Fri
Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2 map
$35 online; $40 onsite
SaturdaySat, Feb. 21, 2026
Chuckwagon Breakfast
7:30-8:30 AM, Sat details
Biscuits, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, and coffee
Poet's Grove, Kokernot Park3 map
$10 per person (tax included)
Saturday AM: free sessions

10 AM, Sat, Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2
Welcome to the Tribe
Andy Wilkinson (host), Andy Hedges, and Maggie Rose Hedges

10 AM, Sat, University Center Open, SRSU4
Let's Talk Poetry and Songwriting
Joel Nelson (host) and guests

11 AM, Sat, Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2
On Down the Trail
Sandy Seaton Sallee (host), Chris Ryden, and Jenna Paulette

11 AM, Sat, University Center Open, SRSU4
A Horse in the Middle
Ross Knox (host) and Trinity Seely

11 AM, Sat, Fine Arts Theater, SRSU5
Youth Poetry Contest Winners
Hosted by Elizabeth Baize and Karen McGuire

Afternoon Show (1 PM)
"Pards"
Brenn Hill and Andy Nelson
1:00-1:45 PM, Sat
Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2 map
$20 online; $25 onsite
Sat PM: free sessions

1 PM, Sat, University Center Open, SRSU4
Ridin' and Packin'
Chris Ryden (host), Sandy Seaton Sallee, and Ross Knox

2 PM, Sat, Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2
Between the Lines: Classic Cowboy Poetry
Randy Rieman (host), Joel Nelson, Andy Hedges, and Ross Knox

2 PM, Sat, University Center Open, SRSU4
The Wild Bunch
Andy Nelson (host), Daron Little, Matt Robertson, and Craig Carter

3:30 PM, Sat, University Center Open, SRSU4
Ranchy
Andy Wilkinson (host), Craig Carter, Daron Little, and Darrell Holden

3:30 PM, Fine Arts Theater, SRSU5
Open Mic
Karen McGuire, MC

Late Afternoon Show (3:30 PM)
"Cowboy Girl Spirit"
Jenna Paulette, Sandy Seaton Sallee, Maggie Rose Hedges, and Trinity Seely
3:30-4:45 PM, Sat
Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2 map
$25 online; $30 onsite
Cowboy Supper
Catered by Roux Alpine
5:30-7:00 PM, Sat
Alpine Civic Center1 map
$33 per plate online (tax and tip included).
Sales end 2 weeks ahead.
Saturday Night Show
"Hedges & Hill and Friends"
Andy Hedges and Brenn Hill
Patrick Sullivan, MC
7:30-9:45 PM, Sat
Marshall Auditorium, SRSU2 map
$35 online; $40 onsite

Checkout

Checkout

1 Alpine Civic Center - 801 W Holland Ave, Alpine, TX 79830 map

2 Marshall Auditorium, SRSU - 340 Centennial Dr, Alpine, TX 79830 map

3 Poet's Grove, Kokernot Park - 500 E Hendryx Ave, Alpine, TX 79830 map

4 University Center Open, SRSU - E Sul Ross Ave, Alpine, TX 79832 map

5 Fine Arts Theater, SRSU5 - Francois Fine Arts Building, next to the Museum of the Big Bend map