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.

CASA For Kids
10th Annual
Casino Night & Dinner
Saturday, February 3, 2018 
(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
WeSpeak4Kids.org

Faith Academy Night of Knights
Saturday, February 10, 2018 (Second Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Faith Academy of Bellville
Annual Fund Raiser
Austin County Fair Convention & Expo Center
1076 E Hill, Bellville 77418
(979) 865-1811
FaithAcademyBellville.org

15th Ever Austin County Cruisers
Classic Car Stampede
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Sponsored by Austin County Cruisers

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

• Free Registration!
• Open for Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles
• Designated Parking & Judging
   for 1976 & Older Vehicles only.
• Door Prizes
• Top Ten & Motorcycle awards
• Event T-Shirts for Sale
• Registration Begins at 8:30 am
• Awards Presented at 1 pm

AustinCountyCruisers.com

The Sealy Chamber of Commerce Presents:
The Carson & Barnes Circus
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Carson and Barnes Circus will be joining us here in Sealy again for your enjoyment.

Place: 2067 Texas 36 N, Sealy, TX 77474
2 performances:
1st 4:30 pm
2nd 7:30 pm

Buy your tickets online and pick them up at the chamber office at anytime or at will call the day of the Circus:

CarsonBarnesCircus.com

Texas Select
Forged in Fire
Saturday, April 7, 2018 

Live Demonstrations.
Meet over 15 bladesmiths from the History Channel's Forged in Fire tv show.

Free to the public
10 am – 4 pm
Historic Downtown Bellville
979-865-3407

NewUlmArtFestival.org
713-446-6348

14th Annual
New Ulm Art Festival
Saturday, April 7, 2018

2018 Student Art Competition and Scholarship Awards
Saturday, April 7th, 2018
4 PM - 8 PM
Fireman's Park, New Ulm, Texas
Art Festival Contact: Pat London 713-446-6348 

This year’s featured artist is art photographer Gordon Greenleaf.

Sealy Area Historical Society
2018 Spring Fest
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Always the 2nd weekend in April.
10am - 5pm​

An Old-Fashioned Picnic
With Old-Fashioned Games & Entertainment for all ages!
at the Santa Fe Museum grounds
211 East Main Street, Sealy

New this year are more demonstrations of activities from years ago, including beekeeping, candle making, playing the banjo, raising chickens, gardening, hand-cranked ice cream and more!

And, as always, there will be singing, dancing and games.

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

25th Annual
Attwater's Prairie Chicken Festival
Saturday & Sunday, April 14 & 15, 2018  (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

Cat Spring
Volunteer Fire Department BBQ
Saturday, April 21, 2018
(Third Saturday of the Month)
Sponsor: Cat Spring VFD
Attendance: 1,700+

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 Rd, Cat Spring 78933
(979) 877-0511
CatSpringVFD.com

San Felipe de Austin
State Historic Site
Museum Grand Opening
Friday, April 27, 2018

1:30pm–5pm
220 2nd Street in San Felipe

Please join us for the grand opening of our new 10,000 square-foot state-of-the-art museum.
This new museum 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.

VisitSanFelipeDeAustin.com

Spring Open Car Show

NOW on RAIN DATE

Saturday, April 28, 2018

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 is $14 million dollars to bring hope to many who are affected by multiple sclerosis.
BPMS150 website

Frydek Grotto Celebration
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Sponsor: St. Mary's Catholic Church

Great Food All Day, Music, Auction,
Kolaches, Cake Walk, Kids Activities

Mass 9:30am
BBQ 11am

S t. Mary's Catholic Church Grounds, FM 1458
124 Zaruba Road, Sealy
979-885-3131

Houson Chronicle Story May 25, 2013

Just one block north of downtown Sealy.

SealyMainStreet.com

Historic Jail Tours

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours

36 South Bell
Bellville

713-385-7141
979-877-8814

162nd Annual
Cat Spring Agricultural Society June Fest
Saturday, June 2, 2018
5pm-12pm
Family Fun, Live Auction, Great Food!
Meal served at 5pm
Auction 6:30pm–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
Fri & Sat, June 8 & 9, 2018
All day event!  It's Free to Shop!

90 miles of yard sales, antiques, city-wide garage sales & farmers markets along Highway 90 going through Sealy, Columbus, Weimar, Schulenburg, Flatonia, Waelder and Luling.
 
(979) 885-3222  tammy@sealychamber.com

Let us know if you would like to have a yard sale or garage sale so we can add you to the map!

Click the link below to register your location for your sale.  It's that easy!
SealyChamber.com

In the Country? Want to bring your goods into town?
We have the perfect place...
The American Legion Hall Parking Lot.
Call Peggy (979) 885-3222 for more information on renting a space.

Downtown Sealy
Main Street Summer Cruise-In
& Market
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Benefitting the Sealy Main Street Revitalization Efforts

9am – 3pm
Free Admission

Car Show
Farmers Market
Food, Beer, Wine & Music
Kid Activities

SealyMainStreet.com

Just one block north of downtown Sealy.

SealyMainStreet.com

Millheim Harmonie Verein’s Annual Father’s Day Barbecue
Sunday, June 17, 2018
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 24, 2018
(Sunday after Father’s Day)
Sponsored by Sealy Knights of Columbus #3313
Attendance: 2,600+
Meal, Dancing and Entertainment

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

Lodging in Sealy:
America’s Best Value 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

Historic Jail Tours

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours

36 South Bell
Bellville

713-385-7141
979-877-8814

10th Annual
SEALYBRATION
Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14, 2018
(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!

10th Anniversary Features 1980s Tribute Bands The Spazmatics, Bag of Donuts as Headliners

The Sealy Community Foundation is ready to get the party started in celebration of Sealybration’s 10th anniversary. This year’s entertainment line-up are the wildly popular and always entertaining 1980s tribute bands The Spazmatics and Bag of Donuts.

Also performing on Saturday this year are outlaw country singer-songwriter Jamie Wyatt; Katy native and Nashville recording artist Carrie Marie Band; and local country sensation David Lewis Music. Friday night kicks the party off with “Noche de Fiesta” and the music of two popular regional Mexican bands – La Calma and Banda Clave Sinaloense.

please check
SealyCommunityFoundation.org
for the very latest information.

Historic Jail Tours

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours

36 South Bell
Bellville

713-385-7141
979-877-8814

Historic Jail Tours

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours

36 South Bell
Bellville

713-385-7141
979-877-8814

Austin County Fair Shrimp Boil
Saturday, September 29, 2018
(last Saturday of the Month)
Sponsored by the Austin County Fair Association
All you can eat shrimp and drinks.
Serving begins: 6:30 pm
Austin County Fair Convention & Expo Center
1076 East Hill, Bellville, Texas 77418
Contact (979) 865-5995

Austin County Fair Kick-Off Dance
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Proceeds from this event help support the scholarship fund and other programs for the youth of Austin County.
8:30pm – 11:00pm
Austin County Fair Convention & Expo Center
1076 East Hill, Bellville
For info call 979-865-5995 or visit AustinCountyFair.com

Historic Jail Tours

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours

36 South Bell
Bellville

713-385-7141
979-877-8814

17th Annual
Wallis Fine Rides Autofest
Saturday, October 6, 2018
(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.
8 am – 2:30 pm Rain or Shine

Guardian Angel Catholic Church grounds
5610 Demel Street, Wallis 77485

For information visit: WallisTexas.org

Texas Historical Commission
Friends of the San Felipe de Austin SHS

182YEARS 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.

Free admission , donations accepted.

On January 1, 1840, Joseph Urban wrote a reimbursement request to the Republic of Texas Government. He listed his dwelling with a cellar, the bake house and kitchen and “The Courthouse” in which the Consultation and General Council met.

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, 9 am – 4 pm.

All Day/Ongoing:

Archeology themed activities including:
Dig box exercises for children
Screening and artifact sorting activities
Artifact reconstruction hands-on
Walking tours of the historic site, noting the layout of prominent buildings associated with famous early Texans

Special Presentations:

Discovering the Archeology of San Felipe de Austin
Finding the Farmer’s – This presentation will provide information about the recent archeological investigation that looked for the remains of the Farmer’s Hotel. This building was a target for excavation because both Texian and Mexican historical accounts noted the structure as having a brick cellar. This unusual architectural feature serves as a unique identifier for this building. Come and learn more about what was uncovered!

Job and Jackson – China Merchants
While the burning of San Felipe de Austin destroyed most of the artifacts left in the town when it was abandoned, some artifacts can provide unique insights into fascinating stories. Come and share in the story behind a sherd, part of a maker’s mark, and what our curiosity led us to learn!

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.
Information: 979-885-2181
san-felipe@thc.state.tx.us
VisitSanFelipeDeAustin.com

ColonialCapitalOfTexas.com

San Felipe de Austin SHS
Open: Tuesday–Sunday 8 am–5 pm
15945 FM 1458
San Felipe, TX 77473
979-885-2181

Mailing address:
San Felipe de Austin SHS
PO Box 17
San Felipe, TX 77473

CONTACT:
Bryan McAuley bryan.mcauley@thc.state.tx.us
Shelley Wong shelley.wong@thc.state.tx.us
Sealy Chamber of Commerce sealyCOC@sbcglobal.net

91st Annual
Austin County Fair & Rodeo
October 5-14, 2018

Show Stock, Barn Yard, Arts & Crafts,
Midway Carnival
FOOD, FOOD, FOOD!
Live Entertainment every day!

Austin County Fair Grounds
1076 East Hill, Bellville 77418

Austin County Fair Parade
Downtown Bellville

AustinCountyFair.com

979-865-5995

Sponsored by the
Austin County Fair Association

Guardian Angel Bazaar
Sunday, October 21, 2018
(Third Sunday of the Month)
Sponsor: Guardian Angel Catholic Church

Mass, food, music throughout the day, vendors, games, rides, auction and raffle

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

Kiwanis Sealy Fall Classic
October, 2018
8 a.m. Start

Sponsor: Hosted by The Kiwanis Club of Houston

Sealy Business and Professional Women's Park
1008 Main Street
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/bike

MS150 Recommended Ride

17th Annual
Sealy Chamber Golf Tournament
TBA 2018
Sponsor: Sealy Chamber of Commerce
Visit SealyChamber.com for more details.
979-885-3222
tammy@sealychamber.com

30th Annual
Bluegrass Music Weekend

Pickin' & Grinnin' Festival
Thurs, Fri, & Sat October 25, 26 & 27, 2018
(Fourth Thursday thru Saturday of the Month)

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

Sealy Ghost Tour
Saturday, October 27, 2018
(Last Saturday of the Month)
Sponsored by the Sealy Area Historical Society

Tours begin at the Santa Fe Museum
211 East Main Street in Sealy

SealyHistoricalSociety.org
832-492-4244

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Annual Bazaar
Sunday, October 28, 2018 (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

12th Annual
Halloween on Main Street
BOO BASH

HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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

SealyMainStreet.com

Historic Jail Tours

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours

36 South Bell
Bellville

713-385-7141
979-877-8814

TEXAS CULTURAL
HERITAGE CELEBRATION
November.... 2018

Date to be annouced

“The Dream that Became Texas”

Two days of true Texas history from a Birthday Celebration for “Father of Texas” Stephen Fuller Austin to the Sesquicentennial (150 years) Anniversary of the Chisholm Trail.

Learn about Austin’s fascinating story of bringing the Old 300 to Mexican held territory to what would culminate in 1836 as the independence of the great Republic of Texas, the second greatest story ever told around the world.

The Chisholm Trail with chuck wagon meals and cutting horse demonstrations will have a colorful cast including “Camp Cookie”, “Sundown” the Trail Boss, World Champion Trick Roper “Rowdy”, the head Wrangler who is a stuntman and actor, and of course World Champion Trick Gun Twirling & Bull Whip Artist “Pistol Packin’ Paula”.

Come out for two fun-filled days of events & entertainment. Whether dancing or just listening to a group, you will surely be impressed with the musical talent.

If you have ever wanted to be a cowboy, this may be your wish come true!

Toll Free: 877-558-7245

VisitHouston.com
Toll Free: 800-4-HOUSTON (800-446-8786) 

Father of Texas Celebration
“Colonial Texas Heritage Day”

Saturday, November 3, 2018
(First Saturday of the Month)
9am – 4 pm
Free admission; Donations are accepted.

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
FM 1458, San Felipe, Tx
(48 miles west of Houston, IH 10 exit 723)

The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site presents
a Birthday Celebration for Stephen F. Austin, “The Father of Texas”.

Come celebrate Stephen F. Austin’s birthday with special activities, presentations, demonstrations and reenactments. Lots of fun and informative activities for all ages.

Sponsored by Friends of the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
and the Texas Historical Commission

For more information: 979-885-2181

www.VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com

www.ColonialCapitalOfTexas.com

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.

Historic Jail Tours

Saturdays 11am - 3pm
or by special appointment/tours

36 South Bell
Bellville

713-385-7141
979-877-8814

32nd Annual
Fantasy of Lights Festival
& Kids Fantasy
Fri & Sat, November 30 & December 1, 2018
(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

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 1, 2018
(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

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.

36th Annual
Small Town Christmas
Fri. November 30  & Sat. December 2, 2018
(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 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