Sealy Area Event Listings

We're a fun loving bunch of people and we've always got something going on.  Here you'll find a list of each month's main events in Austin County that we're sure you'll enjoy. Come visit for a weekend excursion, we've got plenty of places to stay.

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site presents the

"Sea of Mud" Archeological Exhibit

March 30 through September 2, 2019

Texas’ Newest History Museum at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site will host the “Sea of Mud” archeology exhibit from March 30 through September 2, 2019. Learn about the Mexican army’s misfortunes during the Texas Revolution when 2,500 Mexican soldiers and 1,500 female camp followers foundered in the muddy fields in Wharton County.

The new 10,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art museum also offers visitors a chance to see unique objects on display including a desk that once belonged to Stephen F. Austin, an 1830s cast iron printing press, and many artifacts recovered during archeological investigations at the site. Located at 220 2nd Street in San Felipe. Museum hours 9am-5pm daily.

VisitSanFelipeDeAustin.com
979-885-2181

Online article by the Houston Chronicle

Historic Jail Tours

Tour the 1896 jail with its hanging gallows and formidable cells.
Changing exhibits highlight Austin County history.

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
(or by appointment)

(No charge)

36 South Bell in downtown Bellville

713-385-7141

Kenney Store Party Outback Independence Celebration
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
7pm –11pm
Bean bag tournament at 7pm
Cash prizes.
Live Music with Buckshot Band 8-11:30, Free Admission.
TheKenneyStore.com

City of Wallis presents
Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday, July 3, 2019

6pm–10pm at Mynarik Park, 6340 Hwy 60 in Wallis.

Fireworks, Food, Drinks, Music and goodies provided by local organizations and businesses in addition to vendors with food, crafts and goodies for purchase. Fun for the entire family.

Red White & Brew Freedom Celebration
at Emery's Buffalo Creek
Friday, July 5, 2019
5pm–11pm
Emery's Buffalo Creek 10827 Hwy 36 just outside of Bellville. 979-865-0702
Concert with Bo Brumble & Hillary Cole
Fireworks, Food Truck, Hay Rides.
EmerysBuffaloCreek.com

Bellville Famers Market
Saturday, July 6, 2019
(First Saturday of most Months)
Sponsor: Bellville Chamber of Commerce

9 am – Noon
at the Jim Bishop Pavilionat Chesley Park, just one block off the historic downtown square in Bellville.

Homegrown seasonal fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken & pork, farm eggs, herbs, plants, baked goods, small batch handcrafted soaps, artisan jewelry, and more under the Jim Bishop Pavilion just one block off the historic downtown Bellville Square at the corner of Bell and Palm Streets.
9am – Noon

BellvilleFarmersMarket.com

Josh Ward at The Kenney Store
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Texas Tuesday Series

- Outdoor stage
- No table reservations
- No pets
- Rain or shine event
- All sales are final, no refunds

​7:00pm Doors open. 8:30pm Show starts
$15 in advance online (available til noon, day of show)
$20 at the door, day of event

Full kitchen will not be open - select menu will be available​

Tickets on sale now:
TheKenneyStore.com

Bandanas Braids and a Brew Crawl
July 12, 2019

Food Trucks,
Live Music,
Craft Beer Tasting,
Willie look-alike contest.
Come have a willie good time on the square in Bellville.

The Sealybration is organized by the Sealy Community Foundation which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of education opportunities and non-profit charities. The events of the Sealybration are sponsored by and operated through local adult and children non-profit organizations. All money and proceeds collected by the Sealybration will be distributed back to Austin County.

11th Annual
SEALYBRATION
Friday & Saturday, July 12–14, 2019
(Second weekend in July)
B&PW Park
1008 Main Street, Sealy

Sponsor: Sealy Community Foundation

Come out and enjoy a patriotic, family-friendly, fun-filled weekend with lots of great activities taking place in Sealy.

In celebration of the 11th annual Sealybration, the Sealy Community Foundation has planned a party for everyone, with new entertainers, the addition of Gator Country’s Traveling Gator Show, our popular softball tournament, as well as the return of big events like the IBCA-sanctioned BBQ cook-off and VIP Experience, and much more.

Saturday's musical entertainment starts at 3 p.m., with a zydeco experience by Step Rideau followed by our IBCA BBQ Awards Ceremony. Our Sound-Off to Sealybration winners, Laz+Katie, will take the stage next. Then, back for a second night, guests will enjoy music by David Beck’s Tejano Weekend. At 7:30 p.m, Texas Country singer, Jon Stork takes the stage. When the sun goes down, the night sky will be filled with a spectacular fireworks display, followed by the Billboard-charting artist Jason Cassidy. Headliner Tracy Byrd will close out the night starting at 11:30 p.m., celebrating his 25th Anniversary Tour.

please check
SealyCommunityFoundation.org
for the very latest information.

Arts & Crafts Show
Sponsored by Wallis American Legion Post 200
Saturday, July 13 9am–4pm
Sunday, July 14 10am–4pm

330 Legion Road, Wallis

Chopped BBQ on Buns & Hamburgers, Desserts & Drinks

$1 Admission for Hourly Door Prizes

For more info call 281-743-3678

Wine Nights with live music
at Emery's Buffalo Creek
Friday, July 19, 2019

7pm–11pm
Emery's Buffalo Creek 10827 Hwy 36 just outside of Bellville
Have a relaxing time under the stars.

979-865-0702
EmerysBuffaloCreek.com

Sealy Knights of Columbus
Annual $10,000 Gift Card Payout Gala
Saturday, July 20, 2019
6pm–midnight
KC Hall, 1310 Highway 90 West in Sealy

Dinner will be served from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Dancing and the drawing will start at 8pm.
You are guaranteed to have a great time!

Sealy KC $10,000 MasterCard (Gift Card) Payout and Gala tickets are now available for purchase. Only 300 Tickets sold!

Sealy Knights of Columbus Council #3313
1310 Highway 90 West
Sealy, Texas 77474
979-885-6370
SealyKOFC.org

Barbecue Chicken Dinner
Sunday, July 21, 2019

Benefitting Sealy Softball and the Friends of the Sealy American Legion

Sealy American Legion Hall, 1630 Meyer Street

Serving from 10:30 to 1pm

Drive Thru Only

$10 per plate

2nd Annual
Austin County Sheriff’s Office
Summer Day
Thursday, July 25, 2019

3–6pm
Austin County Fairgrounds

Families are invited to come out and meet their local first responders.
Drinks, snow cones, and games will be offered.
In addition, there will be water slides.

Parents are encouraged to bring any school supplies to be donated to Austin County schools.

Austin County Fair 
Shrimp Boil & Lineup Launch Party
Friday, July 26, 2019

Doors open at 5:30
All you can eat shrimp & drinks
$30 per person. $6 Dance only
Dessert & Live Auction
Featuring Cody Ray Henry Band
Advance Tickets Only.

Available at Austin County Fair Office, First National Bank of Bellville, Sealy Chamber of Commerce or any fair board director.

Proceeds benefit Austin County Fair Memorial Scholarship Fund.

69th Annual
Industry Volunteer Fire Department Summer Celebration
Saturday, July 27, 2019
(Fourth Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Industry Volunteer Fire Department
Annual Fundraiser
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Industry Fireman’s Hall
16632 Fordtran Blvd., Industry 78944
Contact (979) 357-9998 or (979) 357-2220
IndustryVFD.org

Super Summer Celebration Extravaganza
Sunday, July 28, 2019

Free Event - Kids 4yrs to 5th Grade
To Register text "Summer" to 979-318-3176
Games, Pizza, Crazy Fun, Water Activities
Family Fun Day 10am–12pm
"Kids Only" Super Summer Celebration 12-4pm
Christian City Fellowship
5243 Hwy 36, Sealy

www.ccf.life  979-885-3113

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site presents the

"Sea of Mud" Archeological Exhibit

March 30 through September 2, 2019

Texas’ Newest History Museum at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site will host the “Sea of Mud” archeology exhibit from March 30 through September 2, 2019. Learn about the Mexican army’s misfortunes during the Texas Revolution when 2,500 Mexican soldiers and 1,500 female camp followers foundered in the muddy fields in Wharton County.

The new 10,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art museum also offers visitors a chance to see unique objects on display including a desk that once belonged to Stephen F. Austin, an 1830s cast iron printing press, and many artifacts recovered during archeological investigations at the site. Located at 220 2nd Street in San Felipe. Museum hours 9am-5pm daily.

VisitSanFelipeDeAustin.com
979-885-2181

Online article by the Houston Chronicle

Historic Jail Tours

Tour the 1896 jail with its hanging gallows and formidable cells.
Changing exhibits highlight Austin County history.

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
(or by appointment)

(No charge)

36 South Bell in downtown Bellville

713-385-7141

Community Core Bingo Night
Friday, August 2, 2019

Proceeds benefit CASA for Kids

At Huff Brewing Co. 9805 Koehn Rd just outside of Bellville.

First Game at 6pm
$5 for Six Games
Cash Prizes Each Round

Real Deal Catering will be serving food.

Bellville Famers Market
Saturday, August 3, 2019
(First Saturday of most Months)
Sponsor: Bellville Chamber of Commerce

9 am – Noon
at the Jim Bishop Pavilionat Chesley Park, just one block off the historic downtown square in Bellville.

Homegrown seasonal fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken & pork, farm eggs, herbs, plants, baked goods, small batch handcrafted soaps, artisan jewelry, and more under the Jim Bishop Pavilion just one block off the historic downtown Bellville Square at the corner of Bell and Palm Streets.
9am – Noon

BellvilleFarmersMarket.com

City of Sealy Announcement and Welcome of Large Corporation opening facility in Sealy
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 
2-4 pm
Liedertafel Hall, located at 116 Lux Road

Large corporation to open facility in Sealy, Texas. The City of Sealy Officials, Austin County Officials, Sealy ISD Board Members, and Sealy EDC Board of Directors invite all individuals to attend the welcoming of a new industry to Sealy on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Liedertafel Hall located at 116 Lux Road in Sealy, Texas from 2:00-4:00 p.m. At this time, there will be an official announcement of a large corporation’s intent to locate its business in Sealy.

For any additional questions or comments regarding this announcement, please contact City Secretary Dayl Cooksey at dcooksey@ci.sealy.tx.us or Deputy City Secretary Brooke Christoferson at bchristoferson@ci.sealy.tx.us.
You may also call 979-885-1669

Trinity Lutheran Church
Annual BBQ & Auction
Sunday, August 10, 2019 
(Second Sunday of the Month)
Sponsor: Trinity Lutheran Church

Dine In or Drive Thru
Advance Tickets Only:
Limited number of meal tickets to be sold
Serving 11am-1pm

Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
402 Atchison, Sealy
(979) 885-2211

TLCSealy.org

Backyard at the Blacksmith Shop
August 10, 2019

6:30pm
Featuring David Lewis in a free backyard concert 7:30-9pm
Benefitting the BHS Science Olympiad Team. Come early, come hungry!
BEST will be selling grilled hamburgers, chips & sodas.
Bring your own blanket, lawn chair & cooler. And try some tomahawk throwing with Forged in Fire finalist Jacob Sewell.
PhenixKnives.com

Big Barn Bash
Saturday, August 10, 2019

Sponsored by Wallis Chamber of Commerce

Live Music by Texas Legacy
Featuring Czech & country music, 6-9pm

Wallis Columbus Club Hall

Bellville Golf Recreation Club BBQ Cook-Off
Saturday, August 10, 2019

Categories: Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Beans, Margaritas, Bloody Mary's.

Proceeds benefit the MGA. Cash prizes based on entries.

Bellville Golf & Recreational Club
2426 Hwy 36 N
Bellville, Texas

Visit BellvilleGolf.com for entry fees & more info.

Public Dance
Sealy American Legion
Sunday, August 11, 2019

Music by the Donnie Wavra Orchestra
(Polkas, Waltzes & more)

Sponsor: Texas Heritage Music & Dance Club

2-5:30pm

Public Welcome for only $8 each.
Children 18 & under free when with parents.

Door Prizes, Silent Auction, 50-50 Pot

936-894-2804
luvtopolka@aol.com

thmdc.com

Kolby Cooper at The Kenney Store
Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Texas Tuesday Concert Series

$12 Advance, $15 at the door.

7pm doors open  8:30pm show starts

Outdoor Stage. Limited Dinner Menu 

Visit our website for detailed info & tickets
TheKenneyStore.com

47th Annual
Bellville VFD Celebration
Friday, August 16, 2019
(Third Friday of the Month)
Sponsor: Bellville VFD
BBQ, Family Activities, Live & Silent Auctions
4 pm
Austin County Fair Convention & Expo Center
1076 East Hill
Contact Bellville Chamber (979) 865-340
BellvilleFire.com

Wine Nights with live music
at Emery's Buffalo Creek
Friday, August 16, 2019

7pm–11pm
Emery's Buffalo Creek 10827 Hwy 36 just outside of Bellville
Have a relaxing time under the stars.

979-865-0702
EmerysBuffaloCreek.com

Keep Texas Red
Austin County Republican Party
Grand Old Picnic
Saturday, August 17, 2019

5pm 'till dark-thirty

Koenig Ranch, 7902 Hoppe Sister Rd in New Ulm
• Best Barbecue in Texas
•LIve Auction
•Music by DA Travis Koehn and the Usual Suspects of Bellville

Tickets $20 donation for adults
Children under voting age eat free

For more info and ticket purchase contact: Melody Beers 979-885-9524 or Carole West 936-870-8824

Remember When Community Dance at Coshatte Hall
August 17, 2019

Coshatte Agricultural Society Hall
8pm–Midnight
Music by Country Legends

Family Friendly! Kids 12 and under get in FREE!
Homemade Hamburgers | $2 Beer | Set Ups available.

$7 advance tickets can be purchased at the Bellville Chamber Office
at 742 W. Main, Bellville 979-865-3407
or $10 tickets at the door.

Sponsored by the Bellville Chamber of Commerce
Bellville.com

Let's Go Shooting
Family Fun Day
At Texas Premeir Sporting Arms
August 24, 2019

First Shots. An introduction to shooting.

$25 per person

Call for reservations 979-627-7827

TexasPremierSportingArms.com

Owning Your Piece of Texas: Agricultural Laws Texas Landowners Need to Know
August 26, 2019

Sponsored by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension

Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall
Registration: 8:30 am
Program: 9 am – 3 pm

Program is free but registration is required.

These free half-day programs are designed to educate landowners about the legal issues they may face.

Visit washington.agrilife.org/aglaw to register online, or contact your local County Extension Office for more information.

Historic Jail Tours

Tour the 1896 jail with its hanging gallows and formidable cells.
Changing exhibits highlight Austin County history.

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
(or by appointment)

(No charge)

36 South Bell in downtown Bellville

713-385-7141

Rodney Crowell at The Kenney Store
September 4, 2019

The Texas Tour
Visit our website for detailed info & tickets
TheKenneyStore.com

Wine Nights with live music
at Emery's Buffalo Creek
Friday, September 6 & 20, 2019

7pm–11pm
Emery's Buffalo Creek 10827 Hwy 36 just outside of Bellville
Have a relaxing time under the stars.

979-865-0702
EmerysBuffaloCreek.com

Market Day on the Square & Farmers Market
Saturday, September 7, 2019
(First Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Bellville Chamber of Commerce

Vendors set up to show Art, Crafts, Antiques, Collectibles, and Unique Items along with Local Shops on the Square. Live Entertainment!
Free to the public
9am – 4pm

Farmers Market  9 am – Noon at the Jim Bishop Pavilion, only 1 block from the square.

Historic Downtown Bellville
979-865-3407

2nd Annual
Modern Burlap Market
Saturday, September 28, 2019
9am–4pm at the Austin County Expo Center in Bellville

Modern Burlap Market is hosted by Bellville-based lifestyle brand Modern Burlap founded by Samantha Lischka.

It will include carefully-curated vendors from across the country, daytime activities, live music, local eats, fresh flowers, photo backdrops, and more. Free admission & parking. Family friendly. Stroller friendly. Good family fun!

ModernBurlap.com

2nd Annual
Bellville Wine-a-Thon
Saturday, September 28, 2019

12pm–5pm on the square in downtown Bellville.

Sample wine in each participating store from wineries across Texas!

There is no cost for the wine samples.

Immaculate Conception Bazaar
Sunday, September 29, 2019
(Last Sunday of the Month)
Sponsor: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
10am – 6pm

BBQ meal/$10 per plate, serving starts at 10:30 am
Live & silent auctions, many booths and stands.
Live music by Kovanda's Czech Band

at the Sealy Knights of Columbus Hall
Hwy 90 West in Sealy
979-885-3868

Market Day on the Square & Farmers Market
Saturday, October 5, 2019
(First Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Bellville Chamber of Commerce

Vendors set up to show Art, Crafts, Antiques, Collectibles, and Unique Items along with Local Shops on the Square. Live Entertainment!
Free to the public
9am – 4pm

Farmers Market  9 am – Noon at the Jim Bishop Pavilion, only 1 block from the square.

Historic Downtown Bellville
979-865-3407

Historic Jail Tours

Tour the 1896 jail with its hanging gallows and formidable cells.
Changing exhibits highlight Austin County history.

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
(or by appointment)

(No charge)

36 South Bell in downtown Bellville

713-385-7141

Austin County Fair Fest
October 3-5, 2019

The fair begins early again this year with various events and contests including BBQ Cookoff & Margarita Contest, 5K Stampede, Stinky Sneaker Contest, Lil' Wrangler Rodeo & Mutton Bustin’, Fair Queens Contest, Bull Blowout, Beer Fest, Arm Wrestling and more! Petting Zoo open daily.
Country Store open most days.

92nd Annual
Austin County Fair & Rodeo
October 9-13, 2019

Stock Show, Petting Zoo, PRCA Rodeo,
Arts & Crafts, Midway Carnival,
FOOD, FOOD, FOOD!
Live Entertainment every day!

Austin County Fair Grounds
1076 East Hill, Bellville 77418

Austin County Fair Parade
Thursday, October 10, 2019
10am  Downtown Bellville

The parade, which is considered the official kick-off of the Fair, gathers many spectators as it winds around the square in Bellville and down Highway 159 to the Fairgrounds. Veteran parade-goers know to come early to obtain the best spots for viewing.

AustinCountyFair.com
979-865-5995

Sponsored by the Austin County Fair Association

Texas Historical Commission
Friends of the San Felipe de Austin SHS
Archeology Awareness month in October
A L L   O F   O C T O B E R

We invite you to come and participate in our October Archeology program and immerse yourself in Texas history!

Introduce the entire family to Archeology and the history of San Felipe de Austin with our Archeology Tour of San Felipe de Austin SHS/Colonial, Texas.

Archeological Investigations/Hands-on Archeology

Throughout the month of October, come to San Felipe de Austin state historic site and learn more about how the use of archeology will help shape future site development plans. Hands-on activities related to archeology throughout the day on Saturdays & Sundays.

We hope to see many out in attendance, thanks for your help!

Sponsored by Texas Historical Commission san-felipe@thc.state.tx.us
and San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site.  VisitSanFelipeDeAustin.com 979-885-2181

ColonialCapitalOfTexas.com Friends of the San Felipe de Austin SHS

18th Annual
Sealy Chamber
Golf Tournament

TBA, 2019
Sponsor: Sealy Chamber of Commerce

Visit SealyChamber.com
for more details or call 979-885-3222
tammy@sealychamber.com

Kiwanis Sealy Fall Classic Bike Ride
TBA, 2019
Sponsor: Hosted by The Kiwanis Club of Houston
8am Start
Sealy Knights of Columbus, 1310 US-90, Sealy, TX 77474
Come and join us for a challenging fall ride on country roads through the hills of Sealy, Texas.
It's A Great Cause and A Lot of Fun.  22, 33, 45 and 60 mile routes available.
To register, or for sponsorship information: KiwanisHouston.org
MS150 Recommended Ride

Guardian Angel Bazaar
Sunday, October 19, 2019
(Third Sunday of the Month)
Sponsor: Guardian Angel Catholic Church

Mass, food, music throughout the day, vendors, games, rides, auction and raffle.
11am–6pm

Guardian Angel Catholic Church
5610 Demel Street
Wallis 77485
979-478-6532

31st Annual Bluegrass Music Weekend
Pickin' & Grinnin' Festival
Thurs, Fri, & Sat October 24, 25 & 26, 2019

Sponsor: Spring Creek Bluegrass Club
Bands from all over the US, Canada, & Mexico.
Several stages of live entertainment. All Day!

Coushatte RV Ranch Between Sealy & Bellville
2812 Nelius Road

Anyone wishing to perform on stage or for more info
please contact Colee at 936-697-5949 or 281-259-5453
or email: coleebiller@aol.comTxBluegrassMusic.com

Bras for a Cause
TBA, 2019
7pm at Saddleback Saloon in Historic downtown Sealy

Here’s the details: Donate a decorated bra to the Saddleback Saloon between Oct 1-25.
Meet your friends at Saddleback Saloon on Oct 27 to watch Austin County dignitaries model those bras for auction to raise money for a great Cause.
Drink specials all night.  All proceeds go to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Care with Memorial Hermann - Katy.

For more info contact Karen Lopez at 979-885-3562

Sealy First United Methodist Church Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 27, 2019
(Last Sunday of the Month)
Sponsor: First United Methodist Church of Sealy
Fun for the whole family with food, children’s activities, country store, live auction, costume contest and pumpkin patch
11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Church Fellowship Hall
200 Atichison, Sealy, Texas 77474

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Annual Bazaar
Sunday, October 27, 2019
(Last Sunday of the Month)
11:00 am – 5:30 pm

Fun for the whole family with food, kid’s activities, raffle and much more!

Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church
936 S Front Street, Bellville 77418
Contact (979) 865-2368

14th Annual
Halloween on Main Street
BOO BASH

HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Thursday, October 31, 2019
5–8pm
Downtown Sealy

Music, Balloons, Face Painting, Hot Dogs,
Cold Drinks, Contests, Games & Treats.

Trick or Treat • Games • Fire Prevention
Train Rides • Music • Ghost and Goblins
Halloween Photos by The Sealy News.

Hosted by Sealy News, Sealy Main Street
and The City of Sealy

Market Day on the Square & Farmers Market
Saturday, November 2, 2019
(First Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Bellville Chamber of Commerce

Vendors set up to show Art, Crafts, Antiques, Collectibles, and Unique Items along with Local Shops on the Square. Live Entertainment!
Free to the public
9am – 4pm

Farmers Market  9 am – Noon at the Jim Bishop Pavilion, only 1 block from the square.

Historic Downtown Bellville
979-865-3407

Historic Jail Tours

Tour the 1896 jail with its hanging gallows and formidable cells.
Changing exhibits highlight Austin County history.

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
(or by appointment)

(No charge)

36 South Bell in downtown Bellville

713-385-7141

Annual Father of Texas Celebration

226th Anniversary of Stephen F. Austin’s Birth!

History Celebration focusing on Stephen F. Austin, Mexican Texas and the ultimate march to independence.

Saturday, November 2, 2019
(First Saturday of the Month)
9am–6pm
Free admission; Donations are accepted.

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
220 2nd St., San Felipe, Texas 77473
(48 miles west of Houston, IH 10 exit 723)

This will be the first special history event hosted at the site since the new museum facilities opened in April. To commemorate the stories of Stephen F. Austin and his settlers, the event will offer themed programming related to historical events that occurred around Austin’s birthday in the years 1821-1836.

The event will include hands-on programming for children and families, living history demonstrations including surveying and printing activities, guest authors/lecturers, thematic tours of the grounds and the museum and much more. That Saturday will also mark the conclusion to Texas Archeology Month as the site finishes up some active excavation work near the museum. This is a free event (donations accepted).

As the headquarters of Stephen F. Austin’s Colony in Mexican Texas, the historic town of San Felipe de Austin played a pivotal role in the arrival of American settlers and the ultimate story of independence. Serving as a political, economic and social crossroads in early Texas, San Felipe de Austin and its residents have deep connections to the events that took place at all of the prominent Texas Revolution sites including the Alamo.

A wide array of stories and activities will help attendees celebrate this chapter of Texas history in style. Local stakeholders have commemorated Austin’s birthday at the site since the 1920s.

The event is hosted by the Friends of the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site as well as area supporters including Walmart and the Mark A. Chapman Foundation.

The site and museum are open every day from 9 am to 5 pm

Come celebrate with us with fun and informative activities for all ages.

For more information contact Bryan McAuley at 979-885-2181
bryan.mcauley@thc.texas.gov

VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com

ColonialCapitalOfTexas.com

Third Annual
The Bonfire Texas music festival
"Gone to the Dogs"
November 2, 2019
3pm–9pm

BlissWood Bed & Breakfast Ranch
13597 Frantz Road
Cat Spring, TX 78933

Join the The Bonfire Texas music festival that's "Gone to the Dogs!"  (All Border Collie Rescue and Houston Pets Alive - dog rescues that is!) hosted at the beautiful Blisswood Bed & Breakfast authentic Texas-sized ranch.

Historic Jail Tours

Tour the 1896 jail with its hanging gallows and formidable cells.
Changing exhibits highlight Austin County history.

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
(or by appointment)

(No charge)

36 South Bell in downtown Bellville

713-385-7141

37th Annual
Small Town Christmas
Fri. Dec 6 & Sat. December 7, 2019
(First Saturday in December & the Fri. before)

“The Official Small Town Christmas Event of Texas!”
Sponsor: Bellville Chamber of Commerce

The Lighted Christmas Parade is on Friday evening
with the Grand Entrance of Santa!
Small but boastful lighted Christmas parade in Historic Downtown Bellville.

Saturday brings Live entertainment, Breakfast with Santa, Gingerbread House decorating, Children’s wonderland and much more including Market Day and Farmers Market.

Contact (979) 865-3407
BellvilleSmallTownChristmas.com

Market Day on the Square & Farmers Market
Saturday, December 7, 2019
(First Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Bellville Chamber of Commerce

Vendors set up to show Art, Crafts, Antiques, Collectibles, and Unique Items along with Local Shops on the Square. Live Entertainment!
Free to the public
9am – 4pm

Farmers Market  9 am – Noon at the Jim Bishop Pavilion, only 1 block from the square.

Historic Downtown Bellville
979-865-3407

33rd Annual
Fantasy of Lights Festival & Kids Fantasy
Sat & Sun, Dec 7 & 8, 2019
(First Weekend of the Month)
Sponsored by the Sealy Community Foundation

All Day at Abe & Irene Levine Family Park
406 Main Street, Sealy 77474
Across from Sealy City Hall

Directions
Both routes will take you directly to Levine Park.

From I-10 East or West - Exit 720 for TX-36 and travel North on TX-36.
Take a Left and travel West on Main Street.

From TX-36 traveling South from Bellville -
Take a Right and travel West on Main Street.

The first weekend in December is always very special here in Sealy when our community holds its highly anticipated Fantasy of Lights Celebration. The entire community comes together to celebrate the Christmas season with visitors from all over Texas.

The Annual Christmas Festival is a long standing tradition complete with a bar-b-q cook-off, softball tournament, LIVE snowfall, entertainment, arts & crafts, great food, and culminating on Saturday a tree lighting, and Annual Christmas Parade!

Activities all day preceding the lighting of the park. The parade begins promptly at 6 pm and continues to about 7:30 pm.

Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2019
(First Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Sealy Community Foundation

The lights – just look at the lights!
The Fantasy Park looks like a fairyland lighted by beams of millions of tiny stars with one giant star hovering over it all. The angels are heralding the birth of the Christ Child. Look – are those the three Wise men coming afar? So many others are here also. There's Santa, Frosty the Snowman, the Sugarplum Fairy, a toy train, Christmas trees, toy soldiers, and the nativity scene. Then, out of the darkness at the end of main Street, march hundreds of children singing, bands playing, and floats covered with lights, slowly making their way down to Fantasy Park.

6 pm with all day activities preceding the lighting of the park.

Abe & Irene Levine Family Park
406 Main Street, Sealy

Toll-Free 877-558-7245
SealyCommunityFoundation.org

Austin County
Go Texan Kickoff Dance
Monday, February 15, 2020  
(Third Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Austin County Go Texan Committee

Dance with Music,
Live & Silent Auctions, Go Texan Events,
Dominos, Horseshoes & Washers Competitions.

At the historic Bellville Turnverein Pavilion
966 E Main St, Bellville
AustinCountyFair.com

Salt Grass Trail Ride
Saturday, February 15–22, 2020
SaltGrassTrailRide.com

16th Ever Austin County Cruisers
Classic Car Stampede
March 14, 2020
(Second Saturday in March)
Sponsored by Austin County Cruisers

9 am – 1 pm
at the Jim Bishop Pavilion at North Bell Street & Chesley Park
in Historic Downtown Bellville.

Free to the public.

• Free Registration!
• Designated Parking & Judging for 1976 & Older Vehicles only.
• Open for Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles
• Door Prizes
• Top Fifteen, Top Truck & Top Motorcycle among others.
• Event T-Shirts for sale

Registration begins at 8:30 am
Awards Presented at 1 pm

AustinCountyCruisers.com

11th Annual
Sealy Rotary Club
Epicurean Evening
TBA  2020     (tentative details)
4–7pm

A nice evening of Music, Wine, Food, Beer & Fun.
Tickets include entry in the Door Prize drawing.
Leidertafel Hall, 116 Lux Road, Sealy

facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Sealy-113067022079067/

The Sealy Chamber of Commerce Presents:
The Carson & Barnes Circus
TBA, 2020    (tentative details)
Carson and Barnes Circus will be joining us here in Sealy again for your enjoyment. This year you'll find the big top at Kathy's Korner just outside of Sealy at 9027 Southeast, I-10 Frontage Rd.

Two performances: 4:30 & 7:30 pm

Buy your tickets online and pick them up at the chamber office at any time or at will call the day of the Circus.

Visit SealyChamber.com for tickets and more details!

Location Sponsor:

Keepin' It Clean Sponsor:

CarsonBarnesCircus.com

Sealy Area Historical Society
Sealy Spring Fest
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Always the 2nd weekend in April.
10am-5pm

An Old-Fashioned Picnic with Old-Fashioned Games & Entertainment
for all ages from 10am–5pm​
at the Santa Fe Museum grounds
211 East Main Street, Sealy

For additional information visit
SealyHistoricalSociety.org
or email nnaron@gmail.com
or call 832-492-4244

26th Annual
Attwater's Prairie Chicken Festival
Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2020 
(Second Weekend of the Month)
Sponsor: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Attendance: 12,500+
Tours, lectures, activities for all ages.
Special Tours Sat. every hour from 7am to 4pm and Sun. from 7am to 4pm

Tours Offered to Celebrate Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Festival

In April, the public is invited to the Attwater’s Prairie Chicken (APC) Festival for a chance to see the critically endangered birds during the booming season – a time the males gather to perform their elaborate courtship ritual.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) staff and volunteers will be conducting guided tours to the “booming” grounds, which provide the best chance to see the typically elusive birds.

Participants will tour areas that are normally closed to the public and will hear first-hand how the FWS and its partners are working to recover the APC, including refuge management efforts and coastal prairie ecosystem issues. The tours are about two hours in length.

All the walking and driving tours will begin at the refuge’s visitor center.
Those interested in learning more about the festival should contact the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge at (979) 234-3021, ext. 221 or 223.

The APC is an endangered grouse that is unique to Texas gulf coastal areas. Over a century ago, there were around one million APCs living on six million acres of the Texas and Louisiana gulf coastal prairie. Today, less than one percent of their original habitat remains and their numbers are extremely low. The festival brings much needed attention to a bird that, though critically endangered, continues to remain on the landscape thanks to strong partnerships and sound science.

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
10,528 acre wildlife refuge to preserve and restore coastal prairie habitat for the critically endangered Attwater's prairie-chicken.
FWS.gov/refuge/attwater_prairie_chicken/
Eagle Lake, Texas 77434
Friends of Attwater Prairie Chicken: Attwater.org
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce 979-234-3021

MS 150 Bike Ride
Saturday & Sunday, April TBA, 2020

Peddling from Houston to Austin raising money for multiple sclerosis.
All Day
Austin County Fair Grounds in Bellville & throughout Austin County

The BP MS 150 is a two-day fundraising bike ride organized by the National MS Society, South Central Chapter. The ride is the largest event of its kind in North America, with 13,000 cyclists, 3,500 volunteers, and countless spectators along the route and at the finish line in Austin. The fundraising goal for the 2018 BP MS 150 was $14 million dollars to bring hope to many who are affected by multiple sclerosis.
BPMS150 website

Cat Spring
Volunteer Fire Department BBQ
Saturday, April TBA, 2020
Sponsor: Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department

Music, Auction, Kids Activities,
Gun Raffle, Country Store
and Great Food!
Meal: 5pm – 7pm
Auction: 6:30 pm

Cat Spring Agriculture Society Hall
13035 Hall Road in Cat Spring 78933
979-877-0511
CatSpringVFD.com

Frydek Grotto Celebration
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Sponsor: St. Mary's Catholic Church

Great Food All Day, Music, Auction, Kolaches, Cake Walk, Kids Activities
Mass 9:30am, BBQ 11am

St. Mary's Catholic Church Grounds, FM 1458, 124 Zaruba Road, Sealy 979-885-3131

Houston Chronicle Story May 25, 2013

Austin Chronicle Story Jan. 28, 2011

18th Annual
Fruehling Saengerfest
Sunday, April 26, 2020
(Fourth Sunday in April)
Sponsored by Bellville Lions Club & Bluebonnet Chapter of the Texas German Society.

German Music, Singing Festival and Bar-B-Que Chicken & Sausage Dinner
Activities begin at 11am
Concordia Hall, 952 S. Tesch Street in Bellville
Contact 979-865-3407 or Robert Herridge 979-865-0935BellvilleLions.org

Honey / Bee Jubilee
in New Ulm
Saturday, May 2, 2020 (tentative date)
10am–6pm, rain or shine
New Ulm

Join us in New Ulm on May 4, 2019 from 10am to 6pm for the family-friendly Honey/Bee Jubilee!

Discover honey- and bee-related food, health and beauty products, artwork and fine crafts.  Educate yourself about bee-habitat tax exemptions, the importance of bees in agriculture and the economy, the health benefits of honey. Enjoy a Honey Judging contest, a Honey Bake Off, games for our youngest Beelievers, and live music, food, and beverages at the New Ulm Bee-Stro all day.

The Jubilee is free of charge, so buzz on over to New Ulm, and experience the sweet life!  Check out the schedule and activities updates on our Honey/Bee Jubilee page at NewUlmTexas.com, or email us at info@NewUlmTexas.com

3rd Annual
Crawfish & Wine
at Cast Iron Winery
Sunday, TBD, 2020
2pm

Come out for Crawfish, Wine, & Music.
$5 per pound while it lasts.
Get a free pound with every bottle of wine purchased.

Cast Iron Winery, 1657 Meier Road, Sealy. Exit Beckendorff Road from I-10,
go North. Right on Old Columbus Road North, Left on Meier Road.

CastIronWinery.com

Peter’s Hall Community Picnic
Sunday, May 10, 2020 (Always on Mother’s Day)

Food, Games, Music, Cake Walk, Live Entertainment,
Raffle and Live Auction at 1pm
Lunch Served 11am – 1pm
Games and Music 11am – 5pm

Peters Hall
756 Trenchmann Road, between Sealy & Bellville

20th Annual
Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
Sunday, May 17, 2020
(Third Sunday of the Month)
Sponsor: Bleiblerville VFD

Benefit Fish Fry ~ Fun for the whole family!
11am – 6pm

Bleiblerville Fire Station
3912 FM 2502, Bleiblerville 78931

Contact (979) 830-5181

63rd Annual
Shelby VFD Celebration
Sunday, May 24, 2020

Harmonie Hall in Shelby

Beef & Pork Barbecue served from 11am to 1pm
Barbecue-to-Go at 10:30 am
Free will donation.

Bounce House for the kids!

Auction at 1pm
Free Dance after the auction with music by Charles and the Fabulous 4

Drawings for Raffle Prizes During the Dance.

Historic Jail Tours

Tour the 1896 jail with its hanging gallows and formidable cells.
Changing exhibits highlight Austin County history.

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
(or by appointment)

(No charge)

36 South Bell in downtown Bellville

713-385-7141

164th Annual
Cat Spring Agricultural Society June Fest
Saturday, June 6, 2020
5pm-12pm

Family Fun, Live Auction, Great Food!
Meal served at 5pm
Auction 6pm–8:30pm
Free Dance 8:30pm–Midnight

Cat Spring Agricultural Hall
13035 Hall Rd, Cat Spring
CatSpringAgSociety.org
Contact (979) 865-1313 or (979) 865-9769

90 Miles on 90
Friday & Saturday, June 5 & 6, 2020
Two full days!  Free to Shop!
It's a picker's paradise!

More than 90 miles of yard sales, antiques, city-wide garage sales & farmers' markets along Highway 90 and in the communities along Highway 90 from Sealy to McQueeney!

Facebook/90MilesOn90
 
Get your Home Garage Sale or Yard Sale on the map for free by contacting your local Chamber of Commerce. Sealy Area residents may contact the Sealy Chamber at 979-885-3222, events@sealychamber.com or visit SealyChamber.com to register your home sale location.

Millheim Harmonie Verein’s Annual Father’s Day Barbecue
Sunday, June 21, 2019
Sponsor: Millheim Harmonie Verein

Open Pit BBQ, Brass Band, Bean Bag Tournament, Cake Walk, Dance, Auction

Meal serving begins 11:00 am Entertainment All Day

To get a feel for what it's about, see the article on TexasMonthly.com

Millheim Harmonie Verein Hall
3384 FM 949 Road
Sealy Texas 77474
Contact 979-865-2583

Sealy KC Music Fest
Sunday, June 28, 2020
(Sunday after Father’s Day)
Sponsored by Sealy Knights of Columbus #3313
Meal, Dancing and Entertainment

Sealy Knights of Columbus Hall
1310 Hwy 90 West, Sealy 77474
For more info call 979-885-6370
SealyKOFC.org

Lodging in Sealy:
American Inn 979-885-3707
Countryside Inn 979-885-7407
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 979-877-0700
Super 8 Motel 979-885-2121
RV Hookups 979-885-3786