Calendar of Events

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Lunch & Learn; Learn with County Commissioners
5/1/2024
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Kentucky Derby Banquet 2024
5/17/2024
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Lunch & Learn with the Austin County Fair
6/5/2024
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Events in the next 60 days...
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Main Street Sealy Classic Car Show
Sunday, April 28, 2024

Bring the whole family for fun, fellowship and some great food!!
Sunday, April 28, 2024

Take your creativity outside and discover where art, creative writing, and biology converge in this intro to nature journaling!

Learn about the amazing natural world in your backyard and how to make a chronicle of your discoveries!

Sunday, April 28, 2024
The Fruehling Saengerfest is a German "Spring Singing Festival" with roots back to 1860 that includes German food, drinks, music, and fun! The Bellville Lions Club will be serving their famous BBQ Chicken & Sausage dinner. Come and enjoy the music of the Round Top Brass Band, the Bellville High School Polka Band, and more! There will plenty of cold bier to enjoy throughout the event.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Deadline to apply - April 30
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
All are welcome to attend. Get all your chamber and community updates and Lunch & Learn with county commissioners Chip Reeves, Leroy Cerny, and moderator Mayor Bilski.  Bring your business cards and network. If you have an event flyer, please bring it and leave it on the front table for everyone to see. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP by the Friday before to receive a lunch. Thank you Sealy American Legion for the sponsorship of your hall for this event.

Lunch will be sponsored by Hendrix Industries & C&C Golden Insurance
RSVP by registering online. Space is limited

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, May 3, 2024 - Saturday, May 4, 2024
Barbecue Cook-Off Fundraiser! Adults and kids!
Raffles! Silent Auction! Bake Sale! AND MORE!
All to benefit 4-H clubs of Austin County.
Friday, May 3, 2024
Learn about INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - Sunday, May 5, 2024
See attached Flyer
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Coming Soon!!!
More info will be released soon but reach out to Investigator Drlik at 979-885-2913 if you would like to make a donation or use the link below:
https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/.../police-misc...
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Creativity Shell chosen by the Texas Commission on the Arts to go on a rural tour in 2024, to offer free workshops on sewing for students.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
CAR SHOW! 
Awards by class, best paint, and best motor!
All to benefit 4-H clubs of Austin County.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Please join us for a ribbon cutting for Live Oak Art Center!

1014 Milam Street
Columbus, TX 78934
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Please join us for a ribbon cutting for Clint's Guns & Ammo!
Friday, May 10, 2024
Please join us to celebrate with a ribbon cutting for Day Star HomeCare
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Open to the Public to Enjoy and Dance to Live Music
Friday, May 17, 2024

πŸ‡ Join us for "A Night of Fun with the Chamber" at our Kentucky Derby Banquet!

🎩 Get ready for an evening of excitement:

  • Bet on Horses 🐎
  • Silent Auction 🎁
  • Dueling Pianos 🎹
  • Delicious Dinner 🍽️
  • And more !

πŸ•” 5:00 PM: Doors Open πŸ•• 6:00 PM: Banquet Begins πŸ•’ 7:30-9:30 PM: Dueling Pianos

πŸ‘’ Don't forget to decorate your hat! Showcase your business with style in our hat contest.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Derby-themed fun and networking. Get your tickets today! πŸŽ‰
$50 per person
$500 per table of 10

 

Sponsorships

"Platinum Triple Crown Sponsorship"  $2000.00
Benefits for sponsoring:

  • Your logo will be included on the Co-Sponsorship Sponsorship Banner to be hung prominently on the stage
  • o Business name and number on our website for 1 year
  • o You will be placed in our annual chamber magazine as a Platinum sponsor of the banquet on a prominent page.
  • o Announced during the Event and in the Program as a Diamond Sponsor of the Banquet
  • o One table of ten in front of stage area in which your guests will be served at the table by volunteers
  • o Two bottles of wine will be provided at the table
  • o Your Logo on all advertising for the Banquet as permitted with time
  • o Announced as a sponsor on the Chamber Facebook page and website including your logo and a link to your website or Facebook page

 “Diamond Winner's Circle Sponsorship” $1500.00
Benefits for sponsoring:

  • o Your logo will be included on the Co-Sponsorship Sponsorship Banner to be hung prominently on the stage
  • o Business name and number on our website for 1 year
  • o Announced during the Event and in the Program as a Diamond Sponsor of the Banquet
  • o One table of ten in front of stage area in which your guests will be served at the table by volunteers
  • o Two bottles of wine will be provided at the table
  • o Your Logo on all advertising for the Banquet as permitted with time
  • o Announced as a sponsor on the Chamber Facebook page and website including your logo and a link to your website or Facebook page

“Gold Derby Rose Sponsorship” $1000.00
Benefits for sponsoring:

  • o Your logo will be included on the Co-Sponsorship Banner to be hung prominently on the stage
  • o Announced during the Event and in the Program as a Gold Sponsor of the Banquet
  • o One table of ten in front of stage area in which your guests will be served at the table by volunteers
  • o Two bottles of wine will be provided at the table
  • o Your Logo on all advertising for the Banquet as permitted with time
  • o Announced as a sponsor on the Chamber Facebook page and website including your logo and a link to your website or Facebook page

"Silver Jockey Cap Sponsorship" $800.00

  • o Your table will be positioned closer to the stage after the other sponsorship levels for a prime view of the event proceedings.

SOLD OUT

“Photo Booth” $400.00 and provide 4 volunteers to manage the photo booth
Benefits for sponsoring:

  • Your logo will be included on the Co-Sponsorship Banner to be hung prominently on the stage
  • Announced during the Banquet and in the Program as the Photo Booth Sponsor
  •         The opportunity to hand out swag items to individuals visiting the photo booth

“Bronze Horseshoe Sponsorship” $400

No tickets included
Benefits for sponsoring:

  • Your logo will be included on the Co-Sponsorship Banner to be hung prominently on the stage
  • Announced during the Event and in the Program as a Bronze sponsor of the Banquet
  • Your Logo on all advertising for the Banquet as permitted with time
Friday, May 17, 2024
Learn how to obtain your Private Pesticide Applicator's License!
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Come on out for a Multiculteral festival put on by Sealy ISD for the community at Levine Park
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Learn about snakes! Free to the public!
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Raise money for prostate cancer.
Friday, May 31, 2024
See Flyer
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Friday, July 19, 2024
Free Summer Art Camps at Live Oak Art Center
Ages kinder through 8th grade
Monday through Friday 
10am to 2pm
Located at in our upstairs gallery at:
1014 Milam Street 
Columbus, Tx 78934
For more information and to register visit our website at www.liveoakartcenter.org and look under the classes and events tab
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
All are welcome to attend. Get all your chamber and community updates and Lunch & Learn with the Austin County Fair.  Bring your business cards and network. If you have an event flyer, please bring it and leave it on the front table for everyone to see. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP by the Friday before to receive a lunch. Thank you Sealy American Legion for the sponsorship of your hall for this event.

Lunch will be sponsored by Austin County State Bank and the IBC Network Foundation
RSVP by registering online. Space is limited

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
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Austin County Livestock Association Annual Meeting
Monday, June 10, 2024 - Friday, June 14, 2024
Scholastic Book Fair - a fund raising event for the library. Open during library hours Monday -Saturday
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Open to the Public to Enjoy and Dance to Live Music
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Please join us at Old 300 Title for our Thirsty Thursday Networking Event. No RSVP needed and all are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - Thursday, June 27, 2024

Bellville and all of Austin County - - -

​The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, are pleased to announce our 7th year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties.  This kamp is designed to be educational and fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area to the importance and enjoyment of gardening through unique experiences.
 

This year, the kids will (1) experience hands-on plant propagation; (2) be introduced to all kinds of herbs, including learning how herbs make our food tasty and delightful; (3) plant and take home their own herb garden, and (4) learn about some common garden visitors… purple martins, moles, gophers, armadillos, and snakes!  Kampers will be able to see (and touch) some of these critters at kamp!  As always, we’ll have outdoor activity time, nourishing snacks, and lots of fun!
 

Kamp runs for 3 days (Tuesday -Thursday) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon on these dates:

  • Washington County – June 4th to 6th (Washington Co. Expo Event Center)
  • Colorado County – June 11th to 13th (Weimer Civic Center)
  • Fayette County – June 18th to 20th (Fayette Co. Extension Ag. Building)
  • Austin County – June 25th – 27th (Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall)
 

If you have any questions, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Agent, Stacie Villarreal, at 979-865-2072.