Greetings,

We are pleased to keep you up to date on the events & activities that are happening in Giddings.  Just a reminder to all of our Chamber businesses – we are looking for coupons, business cards and brochures to put into our visitors and hospitality bags for our many visitors. This is one of the promotional benefits our local businesses can enjoy when they join the Chamber.

Local Events & Activities in Giddings ~

Giddings Swap Meet – Aug. 24-26^th at Firemen’s Park from 9am to dark

Fedor Fish Fry – Saturday, Aug. 25^th

Grace Lutheran Pipe Organ Dedication Ceremony - Sunday, Aug. 26^th at 4pm located at Grace Lutheran Church –

·       Grace Lutheran Church ELCA will dedicate its newly refinished and restored pipe organ on Sunday, August 26th at 4:00 P.M. Grace is located at 1123 North Orange (Hwy 141) in Giddings. The organ was a gift to the church by Jeffrey Arnold who will be the special guest at the dedication program. At the organ will be Aaron Garcia, Bachelor of Arts in Organ Performance, and Master of Sacred Music.  

The program will consist of hymns in which the attendees will participate, interspersed with organ voluntaries. In addition five Master Musicians from the University of Texas will present several compositions composed by Mr. Garcia. Mr. Arnold will present a history of the organ. Refreshments will follow the Dedicatory Program. All are invited with no ticket required and no offering taken.

Anytime Fitness Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening – Aug. 28^th from 10am to Noon. Come tour the facilities and meet the staff at our newest 24 hour fitness center.

Writers Seminar – Sept. 8^th from 9am to 4pm at the Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center featuring

Texas Word Wrangler Festival –Friday, Sept. 14^th at Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center from 9am to 5pm. Join us for a day filled with stories, books and meet 26 Texas authors.

 Hope to see you in the neighborhood!