John Prine Night
The French Co. Grocer, 111 US-90, Marathon, TX
7th Annual · October 10, 2026
“Blue Umbrella”
The 7th Annual John Prine Night — on John Prine's birthday
John Prine Night is an annual gathering at The French Co. Grocer in Marathon, TX to celebrate the life, music, and spirit of John Prine. It’s hosted by Sam Stavinoha, who owns the store, and wrangled by M. Walker. It happens each October on the weekend nearest Prine’s birthday. The show must go on, and it has every October since 2020.
If you're coming
- Admission
- Free, no tickets needed
- When
- Each October, the weekend nearest John Prine's birthday
- Food
- At least one food vendor, usually two or three
- Drinks
- Full bar on site, so no BYOB, per our TABC licence
- Performing
- Sign up to play; first come, first served
Photographs
Every year
A Crooked Piece of TimeOctober 11, 2025Poster by Matt Tumlinson & M. Walker
Sweet RevengeOctober 12, 2024Poster by Taylor Rushing
Blow Up Your TVOctober 7, 2023Poster by Sam Stavinoha & M. Walker
EVERYBODYOctober 15, 2022Poster by Keirstin Pratt
Please Don't Bury MeOctober 9, 2021Poster by Scott Del Vecchio
Bruised Orange (in Aisle Zero)October 10, 2020Poster by Jesús Acosta