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.

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

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

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

Craft Beer Fest at the Kenney Store
October 20, 2019
1pm –5pm

Celebrating Kenney Store’s Craft Beer - Kenney Karma

$12 All-Access Taste Tester Wristband & Souvenir Kenney Cup
3 Tickets for any craft beer

Free Admission with Live Music with Jeremy Moreno & Friends.

Visit our website for detailed info
TheKenneyStore.com

Guardian Angel Catholic Church
Fall Harvest Festival & Bazaar
Sunday, October 20, 2019
(Third Sunday of the Month)
Sponsor: Guardian Angel Catholic Church

Thanksgiving Masses at 7:30 am & 9:30 am
Barbecue Beef, Chicken & Sausage
Homemade Dressing and all the trimmings
Serving begins at 10:30 am
Drive-thru service for plates!

Grand Auction begins at 1pm under the Pavilion
• Safe Protection from Rain & Shine!
• Lots of Entertainment & Booths
• Homemade Desserts • Raffle
• Games • Food • Rides

Dancing & Music all day by:
Polish Folk Dance Group Wawel with special guest Edward Winiarski
Musician: Kevin Motsinger
Clinto of KULP 1390 AM
Al Sulak & The Country Sounds
Blue Note Brothers
Destino Latino

Everyone’s Invited!

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.com
TxBluegrassMusic.com

18th Annual
Sealy Chamber
Golf Tournament

Friday, October 25, 2019
11 am - 7 pm
Sponsor: Sealy Chamber of Commerce

Join us at the Annual Sealy Chamber Golf Tournament at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch
23030 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Katy, TX 77450
GolfClubAtCincoRanch.com

Lunch and Sign-in .....……11:00 am
Tee Off ..……………………....1:00 pm
Dinner & Awards ..………...5:30 pm

Registration Fee: $125.00 Per Player
$500.00 Per Team
Registration Deadline: October 18, 2019

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

5th Annual
Bras for a Cause
October 26, 2019
9pm at Saddleback Saloon in Historic downtown Sealy

Volunteers decorate and donate bras which are then auctioned off while being modeled by local male celebrities.

Past models have included Sealy Assistant Manager Warren Escovy, Austin County Judge Tim Lapham, Wallis Mayor Steve Bockel, Judge Dan Leedy and Saddleback Saloon owner Tom Mendenhall. 

All proceeds go to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Breat Care with Memorial Hermann-Katy.

Donated bras are now being accepted at The Sealy News, 193 Schmidt Road. For more information contact Karen Lopez at 979-885-3562 or publisher@sealynews.com

Sealy American Legion
Extravaganza
Satuday, October 26, 2019
Sealy American Legion Hall
1630 Meyer Street (Hwy 36) in Sealy

$5,555 Mastercard (Gift Card) Pay Out

$50 per Ticket includes Ribeye Steak Dinner, Beer & Refreshments.

Dinner will be served from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Dancing and Drawing will start at 8:00 pm.
First and Last Ticket Drawn
Worth $100 Mastercard Gift Card.
Every 10th Ticket Drawn
Worth $50 Mastercard Gift Card.
Only 400 Tickets Sold. Need not be present to win.

Small Town Halloween
Saturday, October 26, 2019 
10am–4pm
Downtown Bellville

Trick or Treat at the Shops of Downtown Bellville!
Lots of various shops to browse and find treats of all sorts for the holidays.

Visit SmallTownHalloween on Facebook for more information.

Public Dance
at the Wallis American Legion Hall
Satuday, October 26, 2019

Doors open at 7pm
Dance from 8 to 11:30 pm

Admission $10 per person
(Children under 15 of age are FREE)

Bar | Setup | Beer | Soda | Water

Hot dogs will be available for purchase.

Come out and enjoy good music.

For more info call John Kpecky,
Hall Manager 979-836-0734

Eagle Lake Halloween Casino Night
Satuday, October 26, 2019

7–11pm
Eagle Lake Chamber, 303 E. Main Street in Eagle Lake

Full Fajita Buffet, appetizers & desserts, complimentary bar, free wine glass or koozie, Set-ups available. $30 Silent Auction & Gaming Tables.

Costumes encourages but optional.

For more info & tickets contact Eagle Lake Chamber office at 979-234-2780,
info@VisitEagleLake.com or Facebook messenger.

Sealy First United Methodist Church
Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 27, 2019
(Last Sunday of the Month)
Sponsor: First United Methodist Church of Sealy
This year's Annual Fall Harvest Festival includes a Live Auction, Silent Auction and Children's Activities.
It all starts with a catered Chicken Lunch
served from 11am-1pm. 
Tickets are just $10 a plate.
Drive through or dine-in! Advance sale tickets only please! 
First United Methodist Church Sealy
11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Church Fellowship Hall
200 Atichison Street
979-885-2223

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Oktoberfest
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

Kenney Store Generations Jam
Sunday, October 27, 2019

1-4pm
Back to our Roots

Visit our website for detailed info & tickets
TheKenneyStore.com

13th Annual
BOO BASH
Halloween on Main Street

Halloween Night
Thursday, October 31, 2019
5–7:30pm
Historic Main Street in Downtown Sealy

The whole family is invited to Downtown Sealy for treats, games, costume contests food trucks, live music and much more!
Free Admission.

To register a booth or to become a vendor
register before October 18, 2019 at
SealyNews.com/forms/boo-bash
or call The Sealy News at 979-885-3562.

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

8th Annual
Trunk or Treat

Halloween Night
Thursday, October 31, 2019
6–8pm

Wallis City Hall Parking Lot
6810 Guyler Street

Sponsored by the Wallis Chamber of Commerce

For more info call 281-239-5203

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

14th Annual
Wallis American Legion Fall Arts & Craft Show
November 2 & 3, 2019
9am - 4pm on Saturday
10am - 4pm on Sunday
$1 admission for Hourly Door Prizes.

Four Smiles Crafts and More will have decorated cookies, sweet breads, pies, yeast breads, and our crafts.  Come shop for the holidays!
Chopped BBQ on Buns, Hamburgers, Desserts & Drinks available to purchase.
330 Legion Rd
Wallis, Texas 77485
979-478-9913

Annual Father of Texas Celebration

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

Saturday, November 2, 2019
(First Saturday of the Month)
9am–5pm

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

Free admission; Donations are accepted.

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

A very special history event hosted at the site 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

Sealy Night Out
Saturday, November 9, 2019
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Welcome to our 6th Annual Night Out!
Come join us at Levine Park by City Hall on November 9th.

This event is to promote community partnerships citizens, elected officials, and public servants. Enjoy food, face-painting, Toy Story 4, rock climbing wall, bounce house, plus more! All of this is free of charge and open to the public!

Grief Share
Surviving the Holidays
Sunday, November 10, 2019

4pm

Whether your loss was recent or long ago, this seminar will offer hope and healind this holiday season. Please visit ccf.life for details.

Christian City Fellowship

5243 Hwy 36 between Sealy & Bellville

The Austin County Civic Chorale presents
The Testament of Freedom
by Randall Thompson and other patriotic selections
Sunday, November 10, 2019
4pm
Cat Spring Agricultural Hall

Catered Hot Dog meal by Real Deal Cagtering after the performance.

Must purchase tickets in advance $5

Call 979-877-8211 for information

H.O.A.-Meals on Wheels Annual
BBQ Fundraiser
Friday, November 15, 2019
BBQ Chicken & Sausage Plate by Schovajsa

Tickets $10 in advance by Nov. 6

To Go Plates Only
Pickup Plates 11am until 12:30pm

HOA Building at 915 Frydek Road in Sealy

Contact HOA Office 979-885-4188

One
Marriage Conference
Friday & Saturday, November 15 & 16, 2019

Event speakers: Richard & Sherri Bright

Friday Night of Comedy 7-9pm
$20 a couple (Dessert Social included)

Saturday Morning Conference 9am–12:30pm
$30 a couple (Brunch included)

Visit ccf.life for details and tickets.

Christian City Fellowship
5243 Hwy 36 between Sealy & Bellville

The Great Rotary Duck Race
Saturday, November 16, 2019
3pm–9pm
B&PW Park in Sealy

A fun day at B&PW Park racing ducks in the pond with a 1K Waddle, Games, Face Painting, Fire Truck, Food, DJ Tommy Johnston and more.

Adobt your ducks from one of our fabulous Rotarians or puchase the day of. Have some fun.

contact Cortni Breman at cortini@ircsurplus.com

Pen & Sword
Sunday, November 17, 2019
3pm

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Old 300 Learning Hall

Site Manager, Bryan McAuley, will present a program about the Consultation meeting which happened in San Felipe while the Texans were laying siege to Bexar in the fall of 1835.

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

VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com

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

Barbecue Chicken Dinner
Sunday, November 17, 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

History at Night - Early History of the Texas Rangers in Austin's Colony
Thursday, November 21, 2019
6:30pm to 9pm

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site

Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, Executive Director of the Texas Rangers Heritge Center in Fredericksburg is the guest speaker for our December evening in our History at Night series.

Dr. Ginn will speak about the Texas Rangers, and how their origin story (in Austin's Colony) is generally mythologized. His program will emphasize this early history, why it can be confusing and will conclude with information about the Heritage Center.

The History at Night series is sponsored by the Friends of the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site and presents monthly evening programs.

There is no admission fee for this series, though donations are welcome and are used by the Friends to support the programs and operations at the site.

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

VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com

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

ColonialCapitalOfTexas.com

Hands-on-History-Artifact Reconstructions
Saturday, November 23, 2019
3pm

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Old 300 Learning Hall

Explore one of the activities that archeologists typically do after an excavation in the lab.

Do you think you can put back together ceramics after they have been shattered?
This program is free with admission and fun for all ages!

VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com

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

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

Who was the Baron de Bastrop?
Sunday, November 24, 2019
3pm

Join Site Manager, Bryan McAuley, for a program about the Baron de Bastrop.

First land commissioner in Austin's Colony, Bastrop was vital to Moses Austin's immigration pitch to the Spanish government in 1820.

Closed Thanksgiving Day

VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com

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

Walking Trails
Saturday, November 30, 2019
3pm

Feel like getting outside after the Thanksgiving holiday?

Bring the family and explore our walking trails!

Our trails are well maintained and feature informative panels of interpretive content so you can learn more about our site history as you stroll along.

The trails are free and open to the public during regular museum hours.

Check in at the Visitor Center when you arrive for additional program information.

VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com

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

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

Museum Store Sunday - Be A Patron!
Sunday, Dec 1, 2019
9am

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Visitor Center Museum Store

SHOP MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY

BE A PATRON | #MUSEUMSTORESUNDAY

Museums foster appreciation and knowledge of art, nature, culture, science, and history. When you purchase a gift from the museum store, you help to sustain the museum’s service to their community and the public. Products found in museum stores are curated just like the works displayed in their respective institutions, with many items often developed exclusively by the museum, resulting in distinctive and unique offerings. Be A Patron on Museum Store Sunday and all year round.

Come shop in the Visitor Center Museum Store and take advantage of our annual Museum Store Sunday specials!

Shop early for the best selection of our 'one-of-a-kind' items!

VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com

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

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

Mark Wills at the Kenney Store
Two shows....
December 3 & 4, 2019

Kenney Concert Series (includes meal)

Visit our website for detailed info & tickets
TheKenneyStore.com

7th Annual
Holiday Vendor Blender
December 5, 2019
Noon until 8pm in Downtown Sealy

Christmas shopping in downtown Sealy...for a good cause! Local vendors and businesses, food, drinks, entertainment & lots of great holiday shopping!

Shop local! Don't fight the department store crowds or even the mall crowds for the same old presents. Get amazing Christmas presents for everyone on your list!

Benefiting the First UMC Christmas Angels

Brought to you by Sealy's First United Methodist Church. Special thanks to State Farm, Virginia Gilbert.

For more info visit www.fumcsealy.org

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

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

33rd Annual
Fantasy of Lights Festival
& Kids Fantasy
Fri, Sat & Sun, Dec 6, 7 & 8, 2019
(First Weekend of the Month)
Sponsored by the Sealy Community Foundation

Saturday 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)

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

Barbecue Chicken Dinner
Sunday, December 15, 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

History at Night
Stephen Harrigan - Author Visit!
Sunday, Dec 19, 2019
6:30pm

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Old 300 Learning Hall
Visitor Center Museum Store

Stephen Harrigan's Epic New History of Texas-Big Wonderful Thing

We are extremely excited to be able to host author and Texas man-of-letters, Stephen Harrigan (Texas Monthly magazine, Gates of the Alamo, A Friend of Mr. Lincoln) as he tours to support his new volume on Texas history titled Big Wonderful Thing. If you would be interested in attending this event, please let us know by contacting us at 979-338-0313 or by emailing shelley.wong@thc.texas.gov to reserve your seat.

You may also wish to prepurchase your copy of Big Wonderful Thing for $35 while you make your reservation. There will be a limited number of copies available for purchase during the event. Be sure and have your copy autographed and pick up extra copies for the history-lovers on your holiday shopping lists!

VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com

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

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

Bill Anderson at the Kenney Store
January 8, 2020

Kenney Concert Series (includes meal)

Visit our website for detailed info & tickets
TheKenneyStore.comvisit

21st Annual
Sealy KC Sports Fest & Casino Night
Saturday, January 11, 2020
(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.
Meal is $10.00 without the purchase of a raffle ticket.

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. Rain or shine.

• 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

26th Annual
Attwater's Prairie Chicken Festival
Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2020

Sponsor: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

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

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

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

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

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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
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

Bike MS: Texas 150
Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2020

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

The Bike MS: Texas 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 over 13,000 cyclists, 3,500 volunteers, and countless spectators along the route and at the finish line in College Station.

BPMS150 website

3rd Annual
Crawfish & Wine
at Cast Iron Winery
Sunday, TBA, 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, 2020
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

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

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

Bellville Famers Market
Saturday, July 4, 2020
(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

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.

12th Annual
SEALYBRATION
Friday & Saturday, July 11–12, 2020
(Second weekend in July)

B&PW Park
1008 Main Street in 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 12th annual Sealybration, the Sealy Community Foundation has planned a party for everyone, with 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.

please check
SealyCommunityFoundation.org
for the very latest 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

Bellville Famers Market
Saturday, August 1, 2020
(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

47th Annual
Bellville VFD Celebration
Friday, August 15, 2020
(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

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

Market Day on the Square & Farmers Market
Saturday, September 5, 2020
(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

5th Annual
East Bernard 4-H Shooters Shoot-Out
Saturday, September 5, 2020


Texas Premier Sporting Arms in Sealy
RSVP before September 2

IClays.com

70th Annual
New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department Celebration
Sunday, September 13, 2020

New Ulm Fireman's Park
Rain or Shine
Barbecue Beef, Mutton & Pork

Serving starts at 11am.
Drive Thru Line for plates to go

6th Annual
John & Grace Mumme Memorial
Chamber Golf Tournament
Four Person Scramble
Friday, September 18, 2020

Registration 7am and 12pm
Tee Time: 7:30am and 1pm
4 Person Flighted Scramble

Bellville Golf & Recreation Club
2426 Hwy 36 N in Bellville
BellvilleGolf.com  979-865-9058

3rd Annual
Modern Burlap Market
Saturday, September 26, 2020
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

3rd Annual
Bellville Wine-a-Thon
Saturday, September 26, 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 27, 2020
(Last Sunday of the Month)
Sponsor: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
10am – 6pm
Serving starts at 10:30
at the Sealy Knights of Columbus Hall
Hwy 90 West in Sealy

BBQ Dinner /$10 per plate. Kolaches & Strudels, Cakes & Pies,Homemade Mexican Food. Raffle Prizes! Entertainment throughout the day.

Live music. Fun for all ages. Kiddie Games, cake walk, grocery bag booth, gift card booth, snow cones, country store, raffle, ring toss booth, toy booth, plant booth, live and silent auctions, and much more!