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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, we've got plenty of places to stay.
For a complete monthly calendar of all daily happenings, click on the calendar graphic>
to visit the Sealy Chamber monthly calendar page.
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20th Annual
Sealy KC Sports Fest & Casino Night
Saturday, January 12, 2019 (Second Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Sealy Knights of Columbus #3313
All-you-can-eat beef stew will be served.
Meal is included in the price of a Sports Fest raffle ticket.
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“Sealy Chili Dilly”
January 26, 2019
Chili cookoff at Levine Park,
open to the public 12-4pm.
Chili, beer & fun!
So plan to come cook & compete, or just have some great food & fun,
and tell us what YOUR taste buds say.
We will have 2 categories of chili this year –
1. Texas Chili, this is an authentic chili with beef and no fillers such as beans and things.
2. Dilly Chili – This is the wild card chili and all goes.
Chili Cook-off awards will begin at 3:30pm at the Main Stage.
Awards will be given for first through third place for Texas Chili and Dilly Chili, and one winner for People’s Choice. |
CASA For Kids
11th Annual
Casino Night & Dinner
Saturday, February 2, 2019
(First Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: CASA for Kids of Austin, Waller & Washington Counties
Casino Tables & Slots. CASA Bucks included. Register for High Stakes Poker Tournament. Buffet dinner including free souvenir mug and unlimited refills
6–10 pm
Austin County Fair Convention & Expo Center
1076 E Hill, Bellville 77418
Contact 979-277-0088
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Austin County
Go Texan Kickoff Dance
Monday, February 16, 2019
(Third Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Austin County Go Texan Committee
Dance with Music by the Red Bulls,
Live & Silent Auctions, Go Texan Events,
Dominos, Horseshoes & Washers Competitions.
At the historic Bellville Turnverein Pavilion
966 E Main St, Bellville
AustinCountyFair.com
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Wallis American Legion Hall Public Dance
February 16, 2019
7pm–11:30pm
Public Dance Featuring
The Texas Legacy Band
Contact John Kopecky 979-398-0734
Doors Open at 7pm,
Dance 8pm-11:30pm
$10 at Door, $2 Beer/Set-ups
Wallis American Legion Post 200
330 Legion Rd in Wallis
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Salt Grass Trail Ride
Saturday, February 16–23, 2019
SaltGrassTrailRide.com |
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Sealy Chamber Annual Banquet
Hawaiian Luau
Friday, February 22, 2019
Sealy KC Hall
Aloha!
Palm trees and sandy beaches are far, far away, so we decided to bring the tropics to Sealy to celebrate the outstanding year we had in 2018 with all our Members. With the passing of 2018, the Sealy Chamber of Commerce welcomes 2019 and announces it is time for the Chamber to host its Annual Banquet and Silent Auction.
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Market Days on the Square
Saturday, March 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
Historic Downtown Bellville
979-865-3407 |
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10th Annual
Sealy Rotary Club
Epicurean Evening
"Pirates & Pinot"
Sunday, March 3, 2019
4–7pm
A nice evening of Music, Wine, Food, Beer & Fun. $30 per person.
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
Thursday, March 28, 2019
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!
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CarsonBarnesCircus.com
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Boots and Blue Jeans
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Sponsored by the Blinn College Foundation
6-10PM at the American Legion Hall in Sealy.
Music by The Blue Note Brothers
All-in Raffle, Live and Silent Auctions, Rib-eye Steak Dinner, Dancing.
For more info call 979-627-7997 or visit
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Run For The Son Benefit
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Christian Motorcyclists Association
10am-2pm at The Perk Coffee & Tea
on West Main Street in Bellville 979-270-9604.
Live Music, Breakfast Tacos, Bake Sale
For more info contact Highway Servants president Charles McDaniel 936-697-6835
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American Legion Celebrating 100 Years Public Dance
March 30, 2019
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Featuring Charles and the Fabulous Four
Door Prizes, Complimentary Coffee, Cash Bar & Set Ups Available, Hamburgers 7 to 9
979-398-0734
Wallis – American Legion Hall
330 Legion Rd,
Wallis, TX 77485
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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
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Touch A Truck
Saturday, April 6, 2019
10am-2pm
Sealy High School Parking Lot
Sponsored by Sealy PTA
Get up close & personal to dozens of trucks!
Balloon animals, Face painting, Bounce houses, train rides, Music
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Mud Bugs on Main
Saturday, April 6, 2019
4-9pm
Main Street & Folkes in downtownSponsor: Sealy Main Street Board
Live Music, Food, BYOB
All you can eat crawfish:
Presale $35, at the gate $40Tickets available for purchase at:
• City Hall
• Twisted Willow
• Citizens State Bank
• Bliss on Main
Visit us on Facebook for more info
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Market Days on the Square
Saturday, April 6, 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
9 am – 4 pm
Historic Downtown Bellville
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Texas Select
Forged in Fire
Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, 2019
(First Weekend in April)
Meet over 15 bladesmiths from the History Channel's
Forged in Fire tv show.
Live Demonstrations.
Tour the Historic Blacksmith Shop and the incredible Carriage House.
Free to the public
10 am – 4 pm
at Phenix Knives, 305 E. Main Street,
just a couple of blocks from the Historic Downtown Square in Bellville.
979-865-3407
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Sealy Area Historical Society
2019 Sealy Spring Fest
Saturday, April 13, 2019
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
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16th Ever Austin County Cruisers
Classic Car Stampede
Saturday, April 13, 2019
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
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25th Annual
Attwater's Prairie Chicken Festival
Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14, 2019
(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
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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 |
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MS 150 Bike Ride
Saturday & Sunday, April 27-28, 2019
Attendance: 13,000 +bike riders
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.
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Cat Spring
Volunteer Fire Department BBQ
Saturday, April 27, 2019
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
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16th Annual
Fruehling Saengerfest
Sunday, April 28, 2019
(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
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Frydek Grotto Celebration
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Sponsor: St. Mary's Catholic Church
Great Food All Day, Music, Auction, Kolaches,
Cake Walk, Kids Activities
Mass 9:30am, BBQ 11am
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t. Mary's Catholic Church Grounds, FM 1458
124 Zaruba Road, Sealy
979-885-3131
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Join us
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Pollination
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Honey / Bee Jubilee
in New Ulm
Saturday, May 4, 2019
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
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2nd Annual
Crawfish & Wine
at Cast Iron Winery
Sunday, May 5, 2019
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
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Peter’s Hall Community Picnic
Sunday, May 12, 2019 (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 19, 2019
(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
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Historic Jail Tours
Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours
36 South Bell
Bellville
979-877-5642
979-877-8814
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163rd Annual
Cat Spring Agricultural Society June Fest
Saturday, June 1, 2019
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
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Wallis Wine & Food Fest
Saturday, June 1, 2019
4pm
Mynarik Park in Wallis
The Wallis Wine and Food Festival will promote local Food Trucks, Wineries, and Vendors.
We will have a live band and fun for everyone.
Tickets will be available for wine tastings prior to the event as well as on the day of.
Upon check in you will receive your wine passport for the day including 2 tastings at each of the wineries as well as information about each of the wineries and the wines you will be tasting.
Come out for a good time and make sure to bring your friends! Tickets will be available soon!
Mynarik Park
6340 Hwy 60, Wallis, Texas 77485
WallisWineFoodFest on Facebook
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90 Miles on 90
June 7 & 8, 2019
Two full days! It's Free to Shop!
90 miles of yard sales, antiques, city-wide garage sales & farmers markets along Highway 90 going through Sealy, Columbus, Glidden, Weimar, Schulenburg, Flatonia, Waelder, Harwood, Luling and now Sequin, Geronimo and McQueeney!
Facebook/90MilesOn90
Let us know if you would like to have a yard sale or garage sale in Sealy so we can add you to the map!
Click the following link to register your location for your sale. SealyChamber.com
It's that easy!
or contact: tammy@sealychamber.com 979-885-3222
Are you located further out in the country?
Want to bring your goods into town to sell?
We have the perfect place...
The American Legion Hall Parking Lot.
Call Peggy at 979-885-3222
for more information on renting a space.
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Millheim Harmonie Verein’s Annual Father’s Day Barbecue
Sunday, June 16, 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 23, 2019
(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 |
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Historic Jail Tours
Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours
36 South Bell
Bellville
979-877-5642
979-877-8814
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117th Annual
Kenney Agricultural Hall Fourth of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Beef, Pork & Mutton
Serving 11am – 1pm
Refreshments & Entertainment througout the day.
Cake Walk
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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. |
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11th Annual
SEALYBRATION
Friday & Saturday, July 12 & 13, 2019
(Second weekend in July)
B&PW Park
1008 Main Street, Sealy
Sponsor: Sealy Community Foundation
Come out and enjoy a fun-filled weekend
with lots of great activities taking place over the weekend in Sealy.
Sealybration Events:
5-Alarm 5-K
BBQ Cookoff
Bean Bag Tournament
Kidzone
Stars & Strikes Softball Tournament
Vendors
VIP Experience, and more!
please check
SealyCommunityFoundation.org
for the very latest information.
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Sealy Knights of Columbus
Annual $10,000 Gift Card Payout Gala
Saturday, July 27, 2019
(Fourth Saturday of July each year)
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.
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Sealy Knights of Columbus Council #3313
1310 Highway 90 West
Sealy, Texas 77474
979-885-6370
SealyKOFC.org
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69th Annual
Industry Volunteer Fire Department Summer Feast
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
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Austin County Fair Shrimp Boil
& Kick-Off Dance
TBA, 2019
Sponsored by the Austin County Fair Association
All you can eat shrimp and drinks.
Serving begins: 6:30 pm
Proceeds from this event help support the scholarship fund.
Austin County Fair Convention & Expo Center at 1076 East Hill, Bellville
For info call 979-865-5995 or visit AustinCountyFair.com
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Historic Jail Tours
Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours
36 South Bell
Bellville
979-877-5642
979-877-8814
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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
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47th Annual
Bellville VFD Celebration
Friday, August 17, 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 |
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5th Annual
John & Grace Mumme Memorial
Bellville Chamber Golf Tournament
Four Person Scramble
TBA 2019
Bellville Golf & Recreational Club
2426 Hwy 36 N
Bellville, Texas
Visit BellvilleChamber.com for more info
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Historic Jail Tours
Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours
36 South Bell
Bellville
979-877-5642
979-877-8814
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Market Day on the Square
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
9 am – 4 pm
Historic Downtown Bellville
979-865-3407
Immaculate Conception Bazaar
Sunday, September 29, 2019 (Last Sunday of the Month)
Sponsor: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
11am – 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
Sealy Knights of Columbus Hall
Hwy 90 West in Sealy
979-885-3868
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Market Day on the Square
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
9:00 am – 4 pm
Historic Downtown Bellville
979-865-3407
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Historic Jail Tours
Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours
36 South Bell
Bellville
979-877-5642
979-877-8814
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18th Annual
Wallis Fine Rides Autofest
Saturday, October 5, 2019
(First Saturday of the Month)
Sponsored by the City of Wallis Development Corporation
A wide variety of custom, street rod, antique, classic
and specialty vehicles from near and far.
8am–2:30pm Rain or Shine
Guardian Angel Catholic Church grounds
5610 Demel Street, Wallis 77485
Deadline for judging is 11am.
For information visit: WallisTexas.org
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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
10 am 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
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Texas Historical Commission
Friends of the San Felipe de Austin SHS
183YEARS of TEXAS INDEPENDENCE
Archeology Awareness month in October
O C T O B E R
We invite you to come and participate in our October Archeology program! Come and immerse yourself in Texas history!
Introduce the entire family to Archeology and the history of San Felipe de Austin! Archeology Tour of San Felipe de Austin SHS/Colonial, Texas.
October
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
and San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site.
979-885-2181 san-felipe@thc.state.tx.us
VisitSanFelipeDeAustin.com
ColonialCapitalOfTexas.com
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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Sealy Ghost Tour
Saturday, October 26, 2019
(Last Saturday of the Month)
Sponsored by the Sealy Area Historical Society
7pm–11:30pm, Tours begin at the Santa Fe Museum, 211 East Main Street in Sealy
Hear from two spirits frequently seen in downtown Sealy! Two ghost images have been seen by multiple people on numerous occasions in buildings in downtown Sealy. It appears that the two spirits move from building to building. Paranormal investigators have been studying several of these buildings for the past several months to learn what the spirits want to tell us.
Come hear the results of their investigation, visit the locations the spirits frequent and learn about the history of the people who walked the streets of Sealy when these spirits were walking among them. SealyHistoricalSociety.org 832-492-4244
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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Market Day on the Square
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
9 am – 4 pm
Historic Downtown Bellville
979-865-3407
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Historic Jail Tours
Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours
36 South Bell
Bellville
979-877-5642
979-877-8814
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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) |
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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.
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For more information contact Bryan McAuley at 979-885-2181
bryan.mcauley@thc.texas.gov
VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com
ColonialCapitalOfTexas.com |
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COLONIAL TEXAS HERITAGE DAY PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,
Colonial Texas Heritage Day has its origins in honoring Stephen F. Austin’s November 3rd birthday. San Felipe was the home of Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas,” during all his life in Texas, except the last few months after his home burned, and
WHEREAS,
Conventions of 1832 and 1833 and the consultation of 1835 were held at San Felipe as a prelude to the Texas Declaration of Independence, and
WHERE AS,
The colonists realized a confrontation with the Mexican Government was inevitable, it was clear to them that lines of communication would have to be kept open with the colonists. As a result, the Texas Postal System was established in San Felipe in 1835, and San Felipe was the Colonial Capital of Texas and was the Social, Economic, and political hub until 1836, and
WHEREAS,
During the Texas Revolution, William B. Travis, a San Felipe Lawyer, and his men, left for the Alamo and whereas, Travis’ immortal message of “Victory or Death” was sent to San Felipe “by Express night & day,” and
WHEREAS,
A company of men led by Moseley Baker, with the San Felipe Flag, handmade by the women of the settlement, defended the river crossing after the town was burned on March 29, 1836 to slow the advance of the Mexican Army, and
WHEREAS,
the “ranging” companies that would eventually be known as Texas Rangers began at San Felipe; and whereas, the Texas Declaration of Independence was published by the Telegraph and Texas Register in 1836 in San Felipe and later signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
Third Annual
The Bonfire Texas music festival
"Gone to the Dogs"
TBA - Second Saturday in November, 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.
We will feature fun events for any age including:
• Live music and dancing with
Bellville's favorite rising star David Lewis and his band,
(who just won 2018 Houston Rodeo Rockstar),
• New - Texas music radio star Jesse Raub JR and his band,
• Ken Gaines and Blues Band
• Shopping,
• Beer and Wine Garden,
• Sheep herding with trainer Joy Hall,
• Texas BBQ
• Hay rides
• Dog Dancing
• Big Bonfire suported by the Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department, and
• S'more fun!
Rain or shine - we are hosting The Bonfire Texas under the Big Show Barn, and bonfire with the Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department will be right outside, never have to leave the comfort of the covered barn to see the big bonfire!
This event is for kids and those that are kids at heart who want to enjoy the fresh outdoors.
We are raising money for All Border Collie Rescue and Fosters of Blisswood - come out and support and meet some of the beautiful dogs available for adoption!
Schedule:
3–6 pm HayRides, BBQ, Wine & Beer garden, dog dancing, sheep herding, more
6:30pm - Bonfire with support from Cat Spring Vol Fire Department, S'mores
6:00pm - Live Music
9:00 pm - Gates Close
TheBonfireTexas.com
Facebook.com/thebonfiretexas
Tickets can be purchased online at EventBrite
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Wallis City-Wide Garage Sale
Saturday, November 9, 2019 (Second Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Wallis Chamber of Commerce
Over 100 households hold individual garage sales throughout the city.
Welcome stations provide shoppers with maps and sale locations;
Church and civic groups set up locations to offer great food and tasty beverages.
All Day throughout the town of Wallis.
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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.
Historic Downtown Bellville
Contact (979) 865-3407
BellvilleSmallTownChristmas.com
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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
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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.
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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 |
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Market Day on the Square
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
9 am – 4 pm
Historic Downtown Bellville
979-865-3407
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Historic Jail Tours
Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours
36 South Bell
Bellville
979-877-5642
979-877-8814
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Sealy Convention and Visitors Bureau
309 Main Street, P.O. Box 586
Sealy, Texas 77474
979-885-3222
979-885-7184
Toll Free: 1-877-558-7245
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