2025 Trappings of Texas
Haven, watercolor, 15″x 22″, 2025 Premier Artist Tim Oliver
SPONSORSHIPS PACKAGES
Your generous support helps to make Trappings of Texas a great event. You can choose from a variety of Sponsorship Levels or Underwriting opportunities. Thank you!
All Commemorative Badges allow entry to the Thursday Preview Party and the Friday Opening Exhibit, Sale and Reception as well as free admission to the museum Thursday-Saturday.
TOP HAND – $250 – Click to Purchase
4 Drink Tickets and 2 Commemorative Bronze Badges
Name Listing Recognition in Buyer’s Guide and on Patron Banner
COW BOSS – $500 – Click to Purchase
8 Drink Tickets and 2 Commemorative Gold Badges
Eligible to purchase Brass Custom Badge ($30)
2 Additional Tickets to the Friday Opening Exhibit, Sale and Reception
Name Listing Recognition in Buyer’s Guide and on Patron Banner
CATTLE BARON – $1000 – Click to Purchase
8 Drink Tickets and 4 Commemorative Silver Badges
Eligible to purchase Limited Edition Sterling Silver Custom Badge ($75)
Logo or Name Recognition in Buyer’s Guide and on Patron Banner
GOLD CATTLE BARON – $2500 – Click to Purchase
8 Drink Tickets and 6 Commemorative Silver Badges
Limited Edition Sterling Silver Custom Badge
2 tickets to Trappings of Texas Ranch Roundup Party
Logo or Name Recognition in Buyer’s Guide and on Patron Banner
DIAMOND CATTLE BARON – $5000 – Click to Purchase
8 Drink Tickets and 8 Commemorative Silver Badges
Limited Edition Sterling Silver Custom Badge
4 tickets to Trappings of Texas Ranch Roundup Party
Logo or Name Recognition in Buyer’s Guide and on Patron Banner
EVENT UNDERWRITERS
Underwriters are needed for the Thursday Night Preview Party ($3500) and the Friday Night Opening ($10,000). Event underwriters receive the same benefits as the Gold and Diamond Cattle Baron Sponsorship Levels, respectively. If you are interested in underwriting one of these events, please contact Events Coordinator, Kristi Taylor at 432-837-8815.
The Trappings of Texas exhibit and sale at the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine celebrates the work of Western artists and gear makers. It is the longest running event of its kind in the country.
Opening Weekend (September 18-20) events include a preview party, an opening reception and sale, artist demonstrations, and more. This year recognizes watercolorist Tim Oliver as the 2025 Trappings of Texas Premier Artist.
Exhibit continues through November 1, 2025.
Enter our 2025 Contest to win a prize package worth over $1,000, including two tickets to all opening weekend events, plus three nights lodging in the historic Holland Hotel!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Preview Party
5:00–8:00pm at the museum
Register to become a buyer, meet the artists and gearmakers, and enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar.
$50/person (tickets not yet available)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Artist Demonstrations
11:00am–3:00pm on the patio
Meet some of the Trappings artists and learn about their craft.
Opening Reception and Sale
5:00–8:00pm at the museum
The BEST PARTY in West Texas! Register to become a buyer, meet the artists and gear makers, and catch up with your friends at the museum. Complimentary beer and wine, great appetizers, live music, and a cash bar make the evening more festive!
$75/person (tickets not yet available)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
You will be contacted by the museum in the afternoon to let you know if you are one of the lucky buyers of works from the show!
Live Auction (Led by Gary Dunshee and auctioneers Logan West and Keith Franklin)
10:00 am in the Cultural Events Center
Bid on one-of-a-kind gear and art created by our amazing Trappings artists. Breakfast, coffee, and mimosa/bloody mary bar will be provided.
Artist Demonstrations and Presentations
11:00am–3:00pm at the museum
Revisit the exhibit and observe the artists at work.
Trappings of Texas Ranch Roundup Party
5:00–8:00pm, location to be determined
Enjoy appetizers, dinner, drinks, and time with friends as we wrap up the 39th Annual Trappings of Texas in style!
$150/person (tickets not yet available)