CALENDAR OF MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS 2020-2021
You'll find plenty to do in Bellville...and you're always welcome.
Find some of our area events below and on the Bellville Chamber website.
38th Annual
Small Town Christmas Fri. Dec 4 & Sat. December 5, 2020 (First Saturday in December & the Fri. before) “The Official Small Town Christmas Event of Texas!” Sponsored by the 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 |
Saturday, February 6, 2021
(First Saturdays) Bellville Market Day 9am–4pm & Bellville Farmers Market 9am–12pm Under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park, just one block from the historic downtown square. BellvilleFarmersMarket.com Bellville Farmers Market on Facebook Bellville Market Day on Facebook |
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Chocolate Walk in Downtown Bellville 12–8pm In celebration of Valentine’s Day businesses on the square in Bellville will hold the annual Chocolate Walk the Thursday before Valentines Day. Participating businesses will be marked with red balloons. When you visit each store, pick up your chocolate treats and have at least 10 stores stamp your card for a chance to win part of a BIG shopping spree. Cards are available at all participating merchants. |
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Bellville Golf & Recreation Club 6th Annual Chili Dip Cookoff It’s Chili Dip time! We will be judging bloody Mary’s, margaritas, beans, cornbread, and chili! Always a good time. Come cook, shop, or hit the course for a round of golf! Call the club at 979-865-9508 for entry and rules! BellvilleGolf.com Facebook/BellvilleTexasGolf |
Saturday, February 27 < New Date!
Inaugural Austin County Fair Association Chili Cook Off Chili & Bean Cook-off with Chef's Choice & Bartenders' Choice Contests Benefitting Livestock Barn improvements Austin County Fairgrounds Visit AustinCountyFair.com and the AustinCountyFair on Facebook |
Saturday, March 6, 2021
(First Saturdays) Bellville Market Day 9am–4pm & Bellville Farmers Market 9am–12pm Under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park, just one block from the historic downtown square. BellvilleFarmersMarket.com Bellville Farmers Market on Facebook Bellville Market Day on Facebook |
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Classic Car Stampede Cruise-In Usually the Second Saturday in March 9am–1pm At the Jim Bishop Pavilion at North Bell Street & Chesley Park in Historic Downtown For 2021 it's a Cruise-In No Registration Just show up around 9am and hang out until whenever. Designated Parking & Judging for 1976 & Older Vehicles only. Check our website for the latest updates: AustinCountyCruisers.com |
Saturday, March 13, 2021
12th Annual Bellville Volunteer Fire Department Station #4 Chili & Bean Cookoff Bloody Mary, Margarita & Chefs Choice Contest Added Cash & Prizes! Live Music! Judging Times Bloody Marys: 10:30am Margaritas: 12pm Chefs Choice: 1:30pm Beans: 3pm Chili: 4:30pm Come support your fire department! At The Kenney Store |
Saturday, March 13, 2021
12th Annual Bellville Volunteer Fire Department Station #4 Chili & Bean Cookoff Tracy & Resendis Band 8:30pm-12:30pm No Cover At The Kenney Store 979-865-2404 TheKenneyStore.com |
March 26 Thru 28, 2021
First Ever Craft Fair & Community Yard Sale At Coushatte Recreation Ranch 8am-6pm Vendor Spots available. For more information email elsie@coushatteranch.com or call 979-865-5897 Coushatte Recreation Ranch 4029 Clay Ranch Lane just outside of Bellville CoushatteRanch.com |
Wed, March 31 thru Sun, April 11, 2021
Antique Weekend in Round Top, Warrenton, Shelby & Kenney. Antiques & Collectibles, Vintage Jewelry, Apparel, Home Decor, Furniture, Architectural & Industrial Salvage, Guns and much more just a little west of Bellville. Twice a year more than 100,000 people arrive in Fayette & Austin Counties to shop more than 60 antique, collector, decor & fashion shows in various barns, dance halls, tents and in the fields. One of the largest of it's kind in the nation! RoundTopTexasAntiques.com AntiqueWeekend.com |
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Guns & Hoses 5K/10K Run 8am Clark Park in Bellville Both races wiil begin at 8am. Registration fees are $25 for the 5k, and $35 for the 10K. please sign up at RunSignUp.com |
Saturday, April 3, 2021
(First Saturdays) Bellville Market Day 9am–4pm & Bellville Farmers Market 9am–12pm Under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park, just one block from the historic downtown square. BellvilleFarmersMarket.com Bellville Farmers Market on Facebook Bellville Market Day on Facebook |
Saturday & Sunday, April 3 & 4, 2021
Texas Select from Forged in Fire Third Annual event the First Weekend in April Cowboy Szymanski from the 1st season of Forged in Fire invites you to meet & interact with many of his fellow Forged in Fire show bladesmiths. Meet over 15 bladesmiths from the History Channel's Forged in Fire tv show. Live Demonstrations! Tour the Historic Blacksmith Shop and the incredible Carriage House. Free to the public 10 am–4 pm at Phenix Knives, 305 E. Main Street, just a couple of blocks from the Historic Downtown Square in Bellville. PhenixKnives.com |
NEW SPRING EVENT!
Pickin' N' Grinnin' Spring Fling April 16 & 17, 2021 We are planning a Spring Fling event and of course we’ll have our fall event in October 2021! Bands from all over. All Day! Coushatte RV Ranch, 2812 Nelius Road, Bellville 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 |
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Fruehling Saengerfest German Music & Food (of course beer) at Concordia Hall in Bellville. (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. Special concert with popular German Singer/Entertainer Hansi Activities begin at 11am. Concordia Hall 952 S. Tesch Street in Bellville Contact 979-865-3407 or Robert Herridge 979-865-0935 BellvilleLions.org |
Saturday, May 1, 2021
(First Saturdays) Bellville Market Day 9am–4pm & Bellville Farmers Market 9am–12pm Under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park, just one block from the historic downtown square. BellvilleFarmersMarket.com Bellville Farmers Market on Facebook Bellville Market Day on Facebook |
Bellville Farmers Market
Saturday, June 5, 2021 Saturday, July 3, 2021 Saturday, August 7, 2021 (First Saturdays) 9am–12pm Under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park, just one block from the historic downtown square. BellvilleFarmersMarket.com Bellville Farmers Market on Facebook Bellville Market Day on Facebook |
Saturday, September 4, 2020
(First Saturdays) Bellville Market Day 9am–4pm & Bellville Farmers Market 9am–12pm Under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park, just one block from the historic downtown square. BellvilleFarmersMarket.com Bellville Farmers Market on Facebook Bellville Market Day on Facebook |
September TBA, 2021
Modern Burlap Market 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. The Annual Modern Burlap Market will include carefully-curated vendors from across the country, daytime activities, live music, local eats, fresh flowers, photo backdrops, and more! Family friendly. Stroller friendly. Good family fun! Free admission. Free parking. ModernBurlap.com |
Saturday, October 2, 2021
(First Saturdays) Bellville Market Day 9am–4pm & Bellville Farmers Market 9am–12pm Under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park, just one block from the historic downtown square. 2 Great Shows this Saturday! Choose from 10 Food Trucks/Booths, enjoy 2 vintage Pickup Trucks, Dance Performances, Family Carriage Rides, Western Photo Booth, Music all day, Wine to Go at both Shows, & even Funnel Cakes! Bring your pet for a Pet Blessing. 25+ Booths at Fresh Farmers & Artisan Market & 60+ Booths on the Square. Parking & Admission are FREE! BellvilleFarmersMarket.com Bellville Farmers Market on Facebook Bellville Market Day on Facebook |
94th Annual
Austin County Fair October 8-17, 2021 Please visit AustinCountyFair.com and the AustinCountyFair on Facebook for the latest detailed information. Fair Parade Thursday, Oct. 14 The parade, which is considered the official kick-off of the Fair, gathers many spectators as it winds around the historic downtown square in Bellville and down Hwy 159 to the Fairgrounds. Veteran parade-goers know to come early to get the best viewing spots. |
Thurs, October 14 thru Oct 31, 2021
Antiques Weekend in Round Top, Warrenton, Shelby & Kenney. Antiques & Collectibles, Vintage Jewelry, Apparel, Home Decor, Furniture, Architectural & Industrial Salvage, Guns and much more just a little west of Bellville. Twice a year more than 100,000 people arrive in Fayette & Austin Counties to shop more than 60 antique, collector, decor & fashion shows in various barns, dance halls, tents and in the fields. One of the largest of it's kind in the nation! RoundTopTexasAntiques.com AntiqueWeekend.com |
7th Annual
John & Grace Mumme Memorial Bellville Chamber Golf Tournament Friday, October 22, 2021 Four Person Scramble For more information or to register visit Bellville.com/events Bellville Golf & Recreation Club BellvilleGolf.com 979-865-9058 |
33rd Annual
Pickin' N' Grinnin' Music Festival Thurs, Fri, & Sat October 28-29-30, 2021 We are planning a Spring Fling event and of course we’ll have our fall event in October 2021! Bands from all over the US, Canada, & Mexico. Several stages of live entertainment. All Day! Coushatte Recreational Ranch, 2812 Nelius Road, Bellville 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 |
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Small Town Halloween 10am–2pm 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. Sponsored by Bellville Chamber of Commerce |
Saturday, November 6, 2021
(First Saturdays) Bellville Market Day 9am–4pm & Bellville Farmers Market 9am–12pm Under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park, just one block from the historic downtown square. BellvilleFarmersMarket.com Bellville Farmers Market on Facebook Bellville Market Day on Facebook |
Father of Texas Day 2021
228th Anniversary of Stephen F. Austin’s Birth! Saturday, November TBA, 2021 The Town of San Felipe, its citizens, and the members of the Friends of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site have been celebrating the birthday of Stephen F. Austin for over 90 years – through the Great Depression, and World War II, and on through the present year. Hosted by San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site and Texas Historical Commission For more information contact Bryan McAuley at 979-885-2181 bryan.mcauley@thc.texas.gov Facebook.com/SanFelipedeAustin VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com |
Saturday, December 4, 2021
(First Saturdays) Bellville Market Day 9am–4pm & Bellville Farmers Market 9am–12pm Under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park, just one block from the historic downtown square. BellvilleFarmersMarket.com Bellville Farmers Market on Facebook Bellville Market Day on Facebook |

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