2025 RESOLUTIONS

EAT FRESH, HEALTHY AND LOCAL

Buying fresh and local is a great way to ensure a healthy diet while supporting the local community. Here are our favorite market days to connect, shop and have fun!

BELLVILLE FARMERS MARKET

First Saturdays, 9 AM - Noon

Head to the Jim Bishop Pavilion every first Saturday of the month for fresh produce, plants, baked goods, canned goods and handcrafted items. You won’t get any fresher than this! discoverbellville.com

BELLVILLE MARKET DAY

First Saturdays, 9 AM – 4 PM

Here, you can find over 100 vendors for local eats and crafts at the Jim Bishop Pavillion. Come to shop and stay for the live music! discoverbellville.com

SEALY MARKET ON MAIN

Third Saturdays, 9 AM – 2 PM

Shop goods from local artisans, farmers and more. It’s the perfect place to connect with the community. This is a popular event with plenty of parking. [email protected]

WORK ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Here are a few events to learn, network and level up your skills!

BLUEBONNET MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION 2025 TRAINING CLASS BEGINS

January 9 – April 17

Set a resolution to improve your green thumb this year.

The 2024 BMGA Training Class begins January 9 and will meet weekly through April 17 at the Washington County Expo Event Center. Make sure you attend the first class to register! txmg.org/bluebonnet

SEALY CHAMBER LUNCH & LEARN

First Wednesdays

Want to learn a new skill and connect with fellow community members on your lunch break? Join in for rotating lectures ranging from social media classes to updates from local officials. Check the chamber website to RSVP or register your business as a host! sealychamber.com

SEALY CHAMBER THIRSTY THURSDAYS

Third Thursdays

Business connections and a cocktail—yes, please! Network with the Greater Sealy Chamber of Commerce at this monthly professional development event, which a new local business hosts every month. Check the chamber website for the latest and to RSVP. sealychamber.com

HAVE FUN!

Now, let’s get to all the fun and inspiring stuff going on in and around Austin County!

ALL THINGS AUSTIN COUNTY BUTCHERING AND CURING WEEKEND AT BARRINGTON PLANTATION

January 11 – 12

FARM & RODEO

Join in an old-fashioned 19th-century style curing. Barrington Plantation is hosting its annual butchering and curing weekend. The hog will be butchered on Saturday, and the curing process will start on Sunday. thc.texas.gov/historic- sites/barrington-plantation

31ST ANNUAL MLK GRANDE PARADE

January 20

Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at the Bellville MLK Parade. The parade’s theme is “Unity Through Diversity” and will feature culturally diverse performance groups from across the nation. It will start at 10:00 AM on San Jacinto Street and Elgin Street. mlkgrandeparade.org DOWNTOWN BELLVILLE CHOCOLATE WALK

February 13

Take your sweetheart to Bellville’s annual Chocolate Walk the Thursday before Valentine’s Day. Participating businesses will be marked with red balloons. When you visit each store, pick up your chocolate treats and collect ten store stamps for a chance to win part of a shopping spree you’re sure to love! discoverbellville.com

CLASSIC CAR STAMPEDE

March 8

Have a little red Corvette you want to show off? This annual car show is held on the second Saturday of March, with designated parking for vintage vehicles made before 1976.

Take a peek at some classic cars and see who takes home the top prize. austincountycruisers.com