September 9, 2025 ~ Chamber eBlast
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Exciting times are ahead in Smithville! We have a full calendar of events coming your way, starting with our upcoming Chamber Mixer hosted by Smithville Brewing Company, a Ribbon Cutting celebration for BACA Martial Arts Academy, and a variety of events being hosted by our amazing Chamber members.
Mark your calendars for the Smithville Community-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, October 4th it’s a great chance to explore, shop, and connect with neighbors across town.
Now’s the time to register your team for the 7th Annual Smithville Wingfest, happening Saturday, October 18th! If you’re looking for great exposure, consider becoming a sponsor this is one of our biggest and most popular events of the year.
Be sure to check out our online event calendar so you don’t miss a thing happening around town. We can’t wait to see you out and about in the community and as always, don’t forget to shop and support local!
Warm regards,
Caroline Noya Chairman of the Board
Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
JoinusforourSeptemberChamberMixerhostedbytheSmithville BrewingCompany!
661 N W Loop 230, Smithville, TX 78957
Thursday, September 18th | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Make new connections, strengthen existing ones, and discover fresh opportunities to collaborate within our growing business community. Whether you’re looking to promote your brand, exchange ideas, or simply get to know fellow Chamber members in a relaxed setting, this Mixer is the perfect place to be.
Door prizes will be given out at 6 PM let us know if you’d like to donate a prize and get your business in front of attendees!
Come enjoy an evening of networking,community spirit, and support for local business at Smithville Brewing Company.
Ribbon Cutting Celebration ? BACA Martial Arts Academy
Join us as we celebrate the official grand opening of
BACA Martial Arts Academy with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting Event!
Come meet the team, tour the new facility, and help us welcome this exciting new business to the Smithville community.
Friday, September 26, 2025 4:00 PM ? 6:00 PM
1638 N W Loop 230, Building 1, Suite 3, Smithville, TX 78957
This free event is open to the public bring a friend and help us show our support for local business growth in Smithville!
WingFest 2025 ? Are You Ready to Rule the Roost?
Smithville’s favorite fall tradition is back WingFest 2025!
Join us for a day of delicious fun, friendly competition, and community spirit.
Think you have the winning wing recipe?
Enter your cooking team and compete for the coveted People’s Choice Award!
Activities include:
• Chicken Bingo ? a local favorite!
• Poultry Pageant ? show off your feathered friend. Do you have the hottest chick in town?
Cooking Team Registration:
• $50 per team (includes 1 complimentary WingFest t-shirt)
• Additional shirts: $22 each
• Registration form required (even if registering and paying online)
Tasting wristbands will be available closer to the event watch for updates!
Gather your team, bring your best flavors, and get ready for some finger-lickin’ fun!
More information & registration: Click Here
Sponsorship Opportunity for the SACOC Wingfest
A big thank you to Valerie Lancaster from CASA, who stopped by to deliver the Chamber’s share of the proceeds from Casino Night, held on July 19, 2025.
We truly appreciate the opportunity to partner with CASA for this fun and meaningful fundraiser, and we’re grateful for the community support that made it a success!
Upcoming Events
Sepetmber 2025
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Bastrop County Commercial Property Information Exchange 11:00am-12:30pm
Smithville Community Gardens Meeting | 5:30-6:30pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Austin Museum Day in Bastrop County | 11:00am-4:00pm
Family Make N Take | Lead and Learn! | 12:00-3:00pm
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Fayette Memorial Funeral Home's 20th Anniversary & Open House 11:00am-1:00pm
Monday, September 22, 2025
Bastrop County Republican Party - Monthly Informational Meeting 5:30pm-8:30pm
September Chamber Mixer hosted by the Smithville Brewing Company 5:00-7:00pm
Smithville Community Clinic: Free Community Support Group 6:00-7:30pm
Friday & Saturday, September 19-20,2025
Happy Stitchers Quilt Show: Autumn Splendor | 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, September 19, 2025
Free Rainwater Harvesting 101 Session | 10:00am-12:00pm
8th Annual Boots and Barbecue Fundraiser 5:00-10:00pm
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Bunco Game | 2:00-4:00pm
Monday, September 22, 2025
Bastrop County Republican Party ~ Monthly Informational Meeting 5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Suicide Awareness & Preventional Town Hall | 7:00-8:00pm
Friday, September 26, 2025
BACA Martial Arts Academy Ribbon Cutting | 4:00-6:00pm
Smithville Garden Club Meeting | 9:30am-11:00am
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Gala for Hope: Anti-Bullying, Suicide Awareness and Domestic Violence
5:00-11:45pm
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Smithville Garden Club Meeting | 9:30-11:00am
Every Sunday
Smithville's Farmers Market | 10:00am-1:00pm
Click HERE for a full listing of Chamber and Member Events
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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.
Save the Dates: Upcoming Chamber Events
Community-Wide Garage Sale
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Keep Smithville Beautiful's Sustainable Home & Garden Show
Saturday, October 4, 2025
7th Annual Smithville Wingfest
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Reel Film Expo
Friday & Saturday, November 15-16, 2025
Festival of Lights
Saturday, December 6, 2025
“Small business isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s for the brave, the patient, and the persistent. Success grows where passion and perseverance meet.”
From the Desk of Robert Tamble, City Manager
Comprehensive Plan Community Engagement Portal Launched
The City of Smithville, Texas invites all residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the DRAFT Resilient Comprehensive Plan, now available through the city’s On-Line Community Engagement Portal. The comprehensive plan initiative is being funded through a $300,000 grant from the Texas General Land Office (with no cost to the city) and will help guide Smithville’s growth and development over the next 10 to 20 years. It focuses on strategies that promote sustainability, equity, and resilience, while addressing key issues such as land use, housing, infrastructure, economic development, parks and trails, downtown revitalization, stormwater management, and historical preservation. The final version
of the Comprehensive Plan is expected to be adopted in December 2025. This effort is led by the City of Smithville, in partnership with Langford Community Management Services, Inc. Ongoing community input is essential to creating a plan that reflects shared values and goals. Please review the DRAFT plan, share your thoughts, and help us shape Smithville’s future as we manage growth.
Access the DRAFT Resilient Comprehensive Plan, now available through the city’s On-Line Community Engagement Portal at this link: https://langfordplanning.com/smithville-rcp
Member Events
Community Ownership & Resource Education Workshop.
Home Maintenance 101
The next CORE workshop is scheduled for 9/11, 6-8PM at the Recreation Center in Smithville.
Doug Berryann and Jacki Short will discuss home maintenance tips.
Many thanks also to Kristal Webster for moderating the discussion. BONUS: Learn about appealing your property taxes!
Click here to RSVP
Preparing Your Business for the Unexpected Session1ofthe From Crisis to Continuity Virtual Workshop Series Tuesday, September 23 | 2:00 ? 3:00 PM ET | Register Now
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Inpartnershipwith Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR),LISCiskickingoffitsFrom CrisistoContinuityVirtualWorkshopSerieswiththissessiontohelpyouprotectwhatyou’vebuilt andrespondwithconfidencewhentheunexpectedhappens.
Inthissession,you’lllearnhowto:
Inventoryandvalueyourassets
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· Understandyourinsurancecoverage Identifyrecoveryandreliefresourcesbeforeyouneedthem. You’llalsohearfromSaralynBellmer,founderof Heilbron Herbs,whofacedthedevastationof HurricaneHelenein2024.Bytappingintolocalresources,shenavigatedtheroadtorecoveryand willsharewhatworked,whatdidn’t,andwhatshewishesshe’dknownsooner.
Thissessionisidealforsmallbusinessownerswhowanttoreducerisk,increaseresilience,and bouncebackstronger.Thebesttimetomakeacrisisplanisbeforeyouneedit.
Tuesday, September 23 | 2:00 ? 3:00 PM ET | Register Now
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· Planning for the unexpected: Building resiliency into your business Digital Tools for Financial Readiness
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We'll see you around town!
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