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ANNUAL EVENTS
SMITHVILLE AIRPORT FLY-IN
2nd Saturday in May The skies above Smithville are buzzing with activity at the annual Airport Fly-In at Smithville-Crawford Municipal Airport (84R). Pilots fly in from all over. Helicopter rides and a candy drop for the kids. You’re invited to explore the airport facilities, visit with pilots, browse the exhibits, and grab a bite to eat.
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JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
July 4th Freedom Run, Patriotic Parade, Music, Food, Fireworks, & Fun! The Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Smithville, Smithville VFW, First Baptist Church of Smithville and the Partners of the Smithville, TX
CASINO NIGHT
4th weekend in July Join us for our annual Casino Night! Gaming, full meal, beer/ wine bar included with ticket price, great raffle prizes, 50/50 tickets, silent auction, live music and more await you at this fun annual event.
SMITHVILLE WINGFEST, HOMEBREW & CHILI COOK-A-ROO
Last Saturday in September The Annual Smithville Wingfest & Chili Cook-A-Roo in historic downtown Smithville is a great time to come out and cook up some wings, chili or home brew beer for our judges! Visit www.smithvillewingfest.com for details. Come enjoy tastings of wings and chili for People’s Choice! Wristbands are just $15 to taste all the wings and chili!
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
2nd Friday in October Join us for this fund-raising event at ColoVista Golf Club with a shotgun start and pro clinic. Lunch, drink tickets, prizes and more!
COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
1st Saturday in October Join us for Smithville’s Community-Wide Garage Sale. Find your treasures at more than 60 garage sales all over Smithville and downtown. Free maps at the Chamber office downtown.
SUSTAINABLE HOME & GARDEN EVENT
1st Saturday in October Keep Smithville Beautiful presents the Smithville “Sustainable Home and Garden Show”. Join us to discover how you can invest in home and garden improvements that will also save you money and reduce your home’s impact on the planet. Learn more about xeriscaping, composting, and landscaping for habitat. Get the information you need about rain catchment systems and weatherizing your home. Vendors, speakers, and demonstration projects. Free to attend!
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR!
October 31st Smithville’s littlest ghouls and goblins come downtown on Halloween for candy, train rides, ghost tours and a haunted house. Businesses hand out candy and prizes, costume contests, bounce houses, zombie walk and more at this annual event. Join us from 5pm to 7:30pm.
AIRING OF THE QUILTS & THE SMITHVILLE GARDEN CLUB HOME TOUR
2nd Saturday in November Annual display of quilts in downtown Smithville as well as a tour of historic homes throughout town.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & LIGHTED PARADE
1st Saturday in December Every First Saturday in December, Main Street transforms into a themed winter wonderland. The event features holiday exhibits, a kid’s area, games and fun activities along with great music, food and drinks as well as photos with Santa and indoor and outdoor markets. After dusk, the Annual Lighted Parade with Santa begins.
HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP
SPRING WINE STROLL
SMITHVILLE JAMBOREE*
(Usually) Weekend after Easter The Jamboree is an annual 4 day hometown celebration with a carnival, live music,contests, livestock show, parade and so much more. Go to www.jamboreesmithville.com for details.
