November 25, 2025 ~ Chamber eBlast
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As we enter this season of gratitude and celebration, I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our members, partners, and the entire Smithville community. Your support and hometown spirit are what keep our Chamber strong, and we look forward to celebrating this special time of year with you.
We’re excited to kick off the holidays with several wonderful community events. On Saturday, November 29, Panama Rose, along with Twig and Just Jill, invites everyone to their one-year anniversary celebration from Noon to 6 PM at 216 Main Street, complete with vintage shopping,
refreshments, and live music by Jason Molin. Then, on Friday, December 5, we hope you’ll join us in Bastrop as we celebrate Frontier Bank’s Triple Ribbon Cutting with the Bastrop, Elgin, and Smithville Chambers. This free event runs from 4-7 PM at 921 Main Street, with refreshments, music, a giveaway, and the ribbon cutting at 4:30 PM as Frontier opens its new executive offices.
The excitement continues the next day with Smithville’s beloved 34th Annual Festival of Lights From 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, December 6, enjoy the Arts & Crafts Festival at the Smithville Recreation Center along with downtown vendors and family-friendly activities throughout Railroad Park. That evening, the celebration continues with the Lighted Holiday Parade, beginning at 7 PM in downtown Smithville, featuring this year’s theme: “A Smithville Toy-Story Christmas.” (Register by clicking HERE!)
We’ll wrap up our holiday gatherings with the Annual Holiday Chamber Mixer on Thursday, December 18 from 5-7 PM at Towers Nursing Home on Hill Road. This is always a warm and festive evening, and we invite you to join us as we celebrate the season and another remarkable year in Smithville.
Please note that the Chamber Office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day through the weekend, reopening for our regular hours on Monday, December 1.
Thank you for your continued support and for being a vital part of our Chamber family. I wish each of you a safe, joyful, and memorable holiday season, and I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Warm regards,
Caroline Noya Chairman of the Board Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
JoinUsfortheHolidayChamberMixer!
Celebrate the season with friends, colleagues, and community at our AnnualHolidayMixer hosted by TowersNursingHome! Enjoy festive refreshments, holiday cheer, and great networking as we wrap up the year together.
Let’s toast to a wonderful year and the joy of the holiday season in Smithville!
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: 372 Hill Rd, Smithville, TX
Small Business Tip of the Month:
Update your holiday hours, feature your best sellers, and highlight any weekend specials or gift ideas. A clear, simple post or sign can make all the difference during the busiest shopping days of the season.
The easier it is for shoppers to see what you offer, the more likely they are to support your small business!
Chamber Members We Need YOUR Voice!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Annual Membership Meeting! Your feedback and ideas truly help shape the future of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Now we’re asking you to take one more important step: Please complete our Chamber Membership Survey!
Your input will help us:
Strengthen programs and events
Improve member benefits
Guide our priorities for 2026
Better support your business and our community
Whether you’ve been a Chamber Member for years or you’re brand new, your perspective matters and we want to hear from you.
Take the survey today and help us build a stronger year ahead!
Thank you for being an essential part of the Smithville business community.
The Chamber is excited to help promote our business members events! To have your events, sales, specials, and more included in our monthly Chamber Newsletter, simply email us at info@smithvilletx.org. Our newsletter is sent to all members and non-members, and the details may also be shared across our social media platforms.
Let's get the word out and support each other!
Also, be sure to add your events to the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce event calendar on our website. If you need assistance, contact us at 512-237-2313 or chamber@smithvilletx.org
Upcoming Events
November
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Thanksgiving Day!
Chamber of Commerce Office will be CLOSED Open Mic Night | 7:00-9:00pm
Friday, November 28, 2025
Chamber of Commerce Office will be CLOSED
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Panama Rose One-Year Anniversary Celebration | 12:00-6:00pm Comedy Showcase at Mutt's Last Stand | 8:30-9:30PM
Every Sunday
Smithville's Farmers Market
December
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Diabetes Class - Smithville Community Clinic | 2:00pm
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Free Community Support Group - Smithville Community Clinic | 6:00-7:30pm Open Mic Night - Mutt's Last Stand | 7:00-9:00pm
Friday, December 5, 2025
Frontier Bank Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting | 4:00-7:00pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Smithville Heritage House & Museum | 10:00am-12:00pm
34th Annual Festival of Lights Holiday Daytime Festivities 10am-4:00pm
34th Annual of Lights Lighted Holiday Parade 7:00-9:00pm
Monday, December 8, 2025
Smithville Stitchers Quilt Guild | 10:00-11:00am
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Smithville Community Gardens Meeting | 5:30-6:30pm Open Mic Night - Mutt's Last Stand | 7:00-9:00pm
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Smithville Garden Club Meeting | 9:30-11:00am
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Ascension Seton Smithville Critical Access Designation Happy Hour 4:00-6:00pm
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Chamber Holiday MIxer at Towers Nursing Home | 5:00-7:00pm
Free Community Support Group - Smithville Community Clinic | 6:00-7:30pm
Open Mic Night - Mutt's Last Stand | 7:00-9:00pm
Friday, December 19 - Sunday, January 4, 2026
Chamber Office will be CLOSED
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Bunco Game - LPAA | 2:00-4:00pm
Monday, December 22, 2025
Bastrop County Republican Party - Monthly Informational Meeting 5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Chamber Office Closed
Open Mic Night - Mutt's Last Stand | 7:00-9:00pm
Friday, December 26, 2025
Chamber Office will be Closed
Monday, December 29, 2025
Comedy Showcase at Mutt's Last Stand | 8:30-9:30pm
Every Sunday
Smithville's Farmers Market
Click HERE for a full listing of Chamber and Member Events Red indicates an event of Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce Event
Be sure to add your events to the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce website and we will add them here in our bi-monthly eBlasts and monthly Newsletters.
34th Annual Festival of Lights Saturday, December 6, 2025
34th Annual Festival of Lights Lighted Parade
Saturday, December 6, 2025
December 'Holiday' Chamber Mixer Thursday, December 18, 2025
“Kindness is a small act with a big echo - it strengthens communities, lifts spirits, and reminds us we’re all connected.”
~Anonymous Member Events
Smithville Little League is excited to share our 2026 Sponsorship Form! If you’d like to support our players as a team, banner, or player sponsor, the easiest and most efficient way to sign up is by completing our electronic form at: https://smithvillelittleleague.org/sponsor/
We'll see you around town!
Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce chamber@smithvilletx.org
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