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Area Events
We're a fun loving bunch of people and we've always got something going on.
Here's a list of the main events in the area we're sure you'll enjoy.
Sealy Fantasy Of Lights
Austin County Fair
Bellville Heritage Gathering
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MARCH
THE CAT SPRING 21ST ANNUAL ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW
Sponsor: Rural Texas Antiques Shows
3000+ people
Saturday and Sunday, March 8th & 9th
Antiques, farmers market, plants, flowers, and food
Sat. 9 am - 5 pm, and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
Cat Spring Agricultural Hall
FM 1094, Cat Spring, Texas
979-865-5618
APRIL
ATTWATER'S PRAIRIE CHICKEN FESTIVAL
Sponsor: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Attendance: 12,500+
Saturday & Sunday, April 5th & 6th (First Weekend of the Month)
Tours, lectures, activities for all ages
Special Tours Sat. every hour from 7 am to 4 pmand Sun. from 7 am to 4 pm
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
Eagle Lake, Texas
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
979-234-3021
FRUEHLING SAENGERFEST
Sponsor: Bellville Lions Club & Bluebonnet Chapter of the Texas German Society
Saturday, April 27th
Concerts featuring the finest German musical performers from around the State! Traditional German food, Beer Garden, May pole dance, cake walk and more! Free Admission.
11 am
Concordia Hall
South Tesch, Bellville, Texas 77418
979-865-3407
FRYDEK GROTTO CELEBRATION
Sponsor: St. Mary's Catholic Church
Attendance: 1000+
Sunday, April 27th (Last Sunday of the Month)
Great Food All Day, Music , Auction, Kolaches, Cake Walk, Kids Activities
Mass 9:30 am, BBQ 11 am
St. Mary's Catholic Church Grounds, FM 1458
124 Zaruba Road, Sealy, Texas,77474
979-885-3131
MAY
BELLVILLE HERITAGE GATHERING
Sponsor: Bellville Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, May 3rd (First Saturday of the Month)
Longhorn cattle drive, vintage exhibits, music, poets, storytellers, Hayrides, games and tours
11:30 am
Downtown Bellville, Texas
979-865-3407
BellvilleHeritageGathering.com
The City of Sealy presents
Texas Legends of Music Concert Series
May 17, 2008
Free blues concert featuring blues legend Milton Hopkins.
Milton played for many years with B.B. King, Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Sly Stone and many others.
He also happens to be a cousin of Texas blues great, Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins.
Blues musician Michael Hardie will host.
Also appearing as special guest stars, The Myla Hardie Family Band and Sandra “Brown Sugar” Lee.
Sealy Liedertafel Hall
Music Starts at 7:30.
The CONCERT IS FREE!
For more info visit Texas Legends or call Toll Free 877-558-7245
The Rotary Club of Sealy is sponsoring a dinner served at the hall from 5:00-6:30.
$8 per person.
JUNE
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL & BULL BLOW OUT
Sponsor: Austin County Fair Association
Attendance: 4500+
Saturday, June 21 (Fourth Saturday of the Month)
Music, BBQ cook-off, Arts & crafts, fireworks, Hawaiian Tropic Model Search, Little Miss Pageant
All Day
Austin County Fair Grounds
HWY 159 E, Bellville Texas
979-865-5995
22nd Annual
SEALY KC SUMMER POLKA FEST
Sponsor: Sealy Knights of Columbus
Attendance:2600+
Saturday & Sunday, June 21-22 (Fourth Weekend of the Month)
Great Polka Bands, Home-Cooked meals each day and Hamburgers each evening.
Sat. 6 pm - 12 Midnight, Sunday 1 pm - 7 pm, Polka Mass 3 pm
Sealy Knights of Columbus Hall
Hwy 90 W, P.O. Box 1133, Sealy, Texas 77474
979-885-6786
JULY
27TH ANNUAL WALLIS WOFF FESTIVAL - WALLIS OLDTIME FUN FESTIVAL
Sponsor: Wallis American Legion and Wallis Chamber of Commerce
Saturday & Sunday, July 26th & 27th (Last Weekend of the Month)
Chili, Bean, Stew, Chicken, Ribs, & Brisket Cook-Off, Raffles, Arts & Crafts, Beauty Pageant, Hamburgers and Dance
ALL DAY
Wallis American Legion Hall
330 Legion, Wallis, Texas
979-478-6362
SEPTEMBER
21ST ANNUAL CAT SPRING ANTIQUE SHOW
Sponsor: Rural Texas Antiques Show
Attendance: 2000+
Saturday & Sunday, September 13th & 14th (Second Weekend of the Month)
55 of some of the most Prominent Antique dealers in the south and mid-west.
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
Cat Spring Agriculture Society Hall
FM 1094, Cat Spring, Texas
979- 865-5618
OCTOBER
6TH ANNUAL WALLIS FINE RIDES AUTOFEST
Sponsor: City of Wallis Development Corporation
Attendance: 500+
Saturday, October 4th (First Saturday of the Month)
Cars, Cars, Cars - Classic Cars, Antique Cars and Street Rods
8 am - 3 pm
Wallis American Legion Hall Grounds
330 Legion, Wallis, Texas
979-478-6712 or cityhall@wallistexas.org
80TH ANNUAL AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR
Sponsor: Austin County Fair Association
Attendance: 50,000+
Wednesday Oct. 9th - Sunday Oct. 12th
Show Stock, Live Entertainment every day, Barn Yard, Arts & Crafts, FOOD, FOOD, FOOD
10 am - 12 midnight
Austin County Fair Grounds
HWY 159 East, Bellville, Texas
979-865-5995
AustinCountyFair.com
20TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS & GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sponsor: Spring Creek Bluegrass Club
Attendance: 4,000 over 3 days
Thurs., Oct. 23rd, Fri., Oct. 24th & Sat., Oct. 25th (Fourth Thursday of the Month)
Bands from all over the US, Canada, & Mexico. Several stages of live entertainment.
All Day
Coushatte Recreational Ranch
Between Sealy and Bellville
979-865-5250
www.SpringCreekBluegrass.com
28TH ANNUAL ANTIQUES FESTIVAL
Sponsor: Bellville Historical Society
Attendance: 4000+
Saturday, Oct. 25th & Sunday, Oct. 26th (Fourth Weekend of the Month)
60+ Texas and Out of State Dealers, Farmers Market, Plants, German Style Food.
Saturday - 9 am - 5 pm and
Sunday - 10 am - 4 pm
Austin County Fair Grounds
HWY 159 East, Bellville, Texas
979-865-9116
BellvilleHistoricalSociety.com
NOVEMBER
FATHER OF TEXAS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Sponsor: San Felipe de Austin Association and Stephen F. Austin State Park Association
Attendance: 2,000+ school children plus adults
Friday & Saturday, November Oct 31st & Nov 1st
Celebrate Austin's birthday and tour San Felipe, the Cradle of Texas Liberty "Where The Spirit Of Texas Began".
10 am
Stephen F. Austin State Historic Site
Fm 1458 Exit 723, San Felipe, Texas
979-885-3043
NOVEMBERFEST
Sponsor: Willow River Farms
Attendance: 2,000+
Saturday, November 8th (Second Saturday of the Month)
Live music, live & silent auctions, Metric century ride. To provide for those with Developmental Disabilities
10 am
Willow River Farms
4073 FM 3318, San Felipe, Texas
979-885-4121
SEALY HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
Sponsor: Sealy High School Choir Booster Club
Saturday, November 22th
Over 60 Vendors from all Over southeast Texas. Arts & Crafts, Jewelry, Toys, Food, Etc. Sandwiches, cookies and drinks are available.
10 am - 6 pm
Sealy High School Cafeteria
939 Tiger Lane, Sealy, Texas 77474
979-885-6309 or 281-391-6900
DECEMBER
SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS
Sponsor: Bellville Chamber of Commerce
Sat. & Sun., Dec. 6th & 7th (First Weekend of the Month)
Downtown Bellville, Texas
979-865-3407
www.Bellville.com
MARKET DAYS
Sponsor: Bellville Chamber of Commerce
Free to the public
Saturday, December 6th
Vendors set up to show Art, Crafts, Antiques, Collectibles, and Unique Items along with Local Shops on the Square
9 am - 4:30 pm
Downtown Bellville, Texas
979-865-3407
www.Bellville.com
FANTASY OF LIGHTS PARK
The Fantasy Park looks like fairyland lighted by beams of millions of tiny stars with one giant star hovering above it all. Many churches, civic groups and local businesses put up seasonal displays to enhance our enjoyment of the Holiday Spirit.
Sponsor: Sealy Rotary
Saturday, December 6th through 1st week of January
6 pm with all day activities preceding the lighting of the park.
Levine Park
Main Street across from City Hall, Sealy, Texas
979-885-3222
SealyFantasyOfLights.com
KIDS FANTASY
Enter the wonder of the North Pole. Fun activities for children of all ages. Games, crafts to make, rides and don't forget SANTA CLAUSE!
Sponsor: Christian City Fellowship & Sealy Rotary
Saturday, December 6th (First Saturday of the Month)
10 am - 4 pm
Next to Sealy City Hall
Corner of Main Street and Atchison
979-885-3222
SealyFantasyOfLights.com
FANTASY OF LIGHTS CHRISTMAS PARADE
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.
Sponsor: Sealy Rotary
Attendance: 10,000
Saturday, December 6th (First Saturday of the Month)
Children's activities, Christmas Music, Lots of venders for all to enjoy, Live Entertainment, Historic Church Tour, Lighted Parade and Santa!
ALL DAY
Levine Park
Main Street across from City Hall, Sealy, Texas
979-885-3222
SealyFantasyOfLights.com
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR
Sponsor: The Austin County Unit of the American Cancer Society
Saturday and Sunday, December 6th & 7th (First Weekend of the Month)
979-865-3407
CHRISTMAS CAROLING HAYRIDE & BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Sponsor: Stephen F. Austin State Park
Saturday, December 13th
Hayride and Christmas Caroling
6 pm
Stephen F. Austin State Park
San Felipe, Texas
979-885-3613
Sealy Chamber of Commerce
309 Main Street, P.O. Box 586
Sealy, Texas 77474
979-885-3222
979-885-7184
2008 Austin County Calendar of Events
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