marfa business community calendar

We’re reaching out to invite you to collaborate on an initiative that could significantly benefit all of us—a shared Marfa Business Community Calendar for upcoming events and expected visitor surges in our area.

As small businesses, we thrive when we can plan ahead. Whether it’s ordering additional inventory, scheduling staff, or managing hours and logistics, knowing when large events or a high volume of guests are expected makes all the difference. Unfortunately, we often learn about major happenings—weddings, conferences, large private events —only after we've placed our weekly orders and we’re overwhelmed or unprepared.

To solve this, we’re proposing a centralized Marfa Business Community Calendar, where:

• Hotels and STRs can post general periods when they anticipate higher occupancy (no personal guest data needed).
• Event planners and venues can list large events, such as weddings or festivals.
• Local businesses can stay informed, plan accordingly, and even collaborate on promotions or services. 

Our goal is simple: better communication leads to better service and stronger local business.

We’re not asking for detailed or sensitive information—just high-level alerts like, “Expect 200+ guests arriving for a wedding on July 15th” or “Hotel X is at 90% occupancy the weekend of Sept 12th.” This small effort could help restaurants stock up, shops staff up, and the entire town make a great impression on visitors.

I have created a free online calendar and would love to have as many businesses involved as possible. You can access the READ ONLY version at the top of this page.  To gain access to modifying the calendar, please fill out the form below.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community!

NOTE: The events on the calendar for May 2025 are NOT REAL, just examples of how it works.