Saturday, April 1, 2023 - Sunday, April 2, 2023
Hosted at the Austin County Fair Convention & Expo center in Bellville, TX (about an hour from Houston, TX), we proudly present the largest organized gathering of custom knifemakers in the greater Houston area.A big piece of the Battleship Texas is coming to the April 1-2 Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville! Phenix Knives, the originator and host of the annual Texas Select Event, is coordinating with the Battleship Texas Foundation to promote public awareness of the history and current restoration project of the famous veteran of WWI and WWII. The Foundation will bring authentic historic relics from the ship, including one of the actual 20mm anti-aircraft guns on a trailer for children (and grown-ups) to explore. It is a unique opportunity for families to share a piece of this national treasure with the next generation!
The Texas Select Event will recognize many of the exhibiting knifemakers who are donating their skills and time through the “Battleship Texas Artisans” program, creating new artwork, knives, and swords using materials reclaimed from BB-35, to help raise funds for the restoration project.
In the early morning of August 31, 2022, the Battleship Texas got underway from the San Jacinto State Historic Site. She performed excellently as she was towed to Gulf Copper Galveston later that afternoon without difficulty. That night she was lifted out of the water by the dry dock. Battleship Texas is now out of the water for the first time in 32 years and only the second time since she became a museum in 1948. The mission of the Battleship Texas Foundation is to preserve and enhance the Battleship Texas and develop this historic ship into a premier museum and visitor attraction.
In 2015 Cowboy Szymanski was invited to compete in the first season of the History Channel’s competition “Forged in Fire”. Through this experience, he gained new friends in the knifemaking industry. In 2018 he had the idea to invite the competitors from around the state to the Blacksmith Shop in Bellville so that fans of the show could meet them in person and watch them work and hear their stories. That first year he hosted 18 bladesmiths from 5 states at Texas Select from Forged in Fire Event and saw about 2,500 visitors come to the backyard event.
This family friendly annual event, always on the first weekend of April, has continued to grow each year due largely to the support of our community and the popularity of the Forged in Fire show. The event has expanded to include reputable knifemakers through the professional guilds beyond just the Forged in Fire bladesmiths. It also outgrew the backyard at the Blacksmith Shop and moved to the Austin County Fair Expo Center and adjacent covered showbarn. In April of 2022, they hosted 108 knifemakers from 20 states plus 26 additional vendors, and were featured in Knife Magazine! And the 2023 registrations have already exceeded that!
The Texas Select Event benefits the local community in many ways. Each year, Cowboy has donated a custom knife to the local BEST Booster Club, which is raffled off to raise money for their scholarship program and summer science camp. To date, the knife raffle has raised $22,500 in scholarship awards for BHS graduates focused on science studies. Partnering with the Bellville Lions Club to be the primary food/beer vendor for the event keeps those dollars right here in Bellville benefitting the Lions’ charities in our community. And Scout Troop 36 benefits from serving the Awards dinner to the knifemakers. For more information go to TexaSelectEvent.com.
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in a guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.· The hike will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Amphitheater.
· Please register with Park Headquarters. Adults are $5 per person, Children 12 and under are Free.
· Bring comfortable hiking shoes, water, and a jacket if weather is permitting.
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Come and see the Easter Bunny at the Virgil & Josephine Gordon Memorial Library and have your picture taken. Good for all ages. Free to everyone.April 1 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Come join us to explore the night with a ranger led hike to look for nocturnal animals and gaze at the moon's surface.Sunday, April 2, 2023
We're back for our 12th year of EGG-hunting fun!!Children 9 and under will hunt for thousands of candy-filled eggs and lots of big prizes spread across several baseball fields.
Add to that, pony rides, chicks and bunnies to pet, bounce houses, face painting, snacks and a visit from the Easter Bunny!! Hosted by First United Methodist Church of Sealy.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Come out for our monthly Lunch & learn to find out whats going on at the chamber and learn the History of the Brick making process. Bring your business cards and network. Lunch will be provided by ACME Brick so please RSVP. Thank you Sealy American Legion for the sponsorship of your hall for this event.RSVP by registering online or emailing info@sealychamber.com or texting 979.885.3222
Would you like to sponsor a future event? please contact the chamber if you are interested. $250 includes your name on all marketing and 3 minutes to speak about your business at the event
Friday, April 7, 2023
Come out and support this non profit that gives so much back to our community for Fish FridaysSaturday, April 8, 2023
Great for all ages! 9 AM - 5 PM at Sealy Historical Park, 211 East Main Street, Sealy, TX Games & ActivitiesEgg Toss Competition
Hoop & Stick Races
Train Rides
Hula Hoop Contest
Balloon Artist
Treasure Hunt
Great food from the kitchen, including: Chicken salad croissant sandwich plate with green salad & grapes; Quiche plate with salad & grapes, Hotdogs, Chili dogs, Corn dogs, & Chili Frito Pies with all the fixings
plus home made desserts served all day
Vendors selling handmade items, including a fine selection of jewelry, handmade soaps, candles, items crafted from wood, books signed by the author, and homegrown items from local farms.
Bluebonnet Master Gardeners' Annual Plant Sale The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday in conjunction with the Spring Fest - find great native plants!
Sealy Area Historical Society Bake Sale will offer great homemade items including quiche, cakes, pies, peanut brittle, brownies, & cookies!
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Dance or just enjoy Live Music in a Texas style HallTuesday, April 11, 2023
National Parks Service Community Meeting #2 - WallisFree & Open to the Public for input to the
1093 Rails to Trails project ~ 31 mile shared use trail along FM1093
Friday, April 14, 2023
*Free Community Concert*Everyone is invited to Worship Under the Stars! Invite your family and friends to enjoy a night of music by a Katy Christian band right here in Sealy. **Lots of fund stuff for the kids to do to ... with bounce houses and ice cream!
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Please join us for a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Flowers by Smiths & Co. with Blue Blazer Johnny Bonaccorso with Citizens State Bank.Come early or stay after for Downtown Sealy's Market on Main
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Please RSVP ASAP to attend this free event. Come learn about the careers offered in our schools and see opportunities of how we can partner.Saturday, April 22, 2023
Proceeds go towards supporting the four counties (Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington) with graduating High School senior scholarships each year, community gardens, free-to-the-public "Lunch N Learns", and other local activities.Saturday, April 22, 2023
Fundraising dinner and dance! Dinner catered by The Kenney Store and live music by CrossRoads Band. All proceeds go to funding research for inflammatory breast cancer.
Monday, April 24, 2023
Please join us in a ribbon cutting for Stardust Emporium with Blue Blazer Crystal Schultz from Schultz and Sons Landscaping. All are Welcome to Attend.Friday, April 28, 2023
$50 includes painting class and a glass of wine (or non alcoholic slushie).
Local artist Tylor Kay locally painted the Bluebonnets at Wolf Pack, the Columbus downtown mural, and even has a mural in IAH along with many others.
Friday, April 28, 2023
All are invited to attend to Arts & Appetizers at the Sealy High School.Saturday, April 29, 2023
Enjoy a day of cars, trucks, music, food, vendors, a raffle, and more. Awards are top 5 and Blaine's Pick. $20 to enter a vehicle. Proceeds with go to the Sealy Education Foundation. please email alec@ryantx.com with any questions or if you would like to become a sponsor for this event.hippocartruckshow.square.site
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Join a park ranger in viewing the local and migratory birds of Stephen F. Austin. This hike is meant to be an introduction to birding.Saturday, April 29, 2023
Calling all veterans out to the American Legion!