All information is correct, as we understand it, through 2023. All details of events are subject to change. Please confirm any important details with websites or phone numbers listed or with the Chamber. You can reach us Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm at (979) 542-3455
| St. Patrick's Day Casino Night - Postponed til June 2023 Contact the Chamber 979-542-3455 |
APRIL |
| Rodeo Giddings Bareback - Steer Wrestling - Team Roping - Calf Roping - Ladies Barrel Racing - Bull riding - Saddle Bronc - Ladies Breakaway |
MAY |
| Lee County Fair & Charcoal Challenge BBQ There's so much to do at the Lee County Fair! Activities include live music, shopping, local art & food contests, carnival and antique carousel open for the kids. Friday is Senior Citizens Day and Saturday includes an Armed Forces Day Ceremony and Parade. At the Charcoal Challenge BBQ Cookoff, teams from all over Central Texas compete with a variety of foods, drinks and BBQ. |
JULY |
| Freedom Fest Enjoy
music in the park just like the good ol'
days. Bring your cooler, lawn chairs, blankets and snacks, listen and
dance to tunes of Texas Unlimited Band and The Lost Cause Band. Be sure to visit the Veterans Honor Memorial and military tank display while you're there! Firemen's July 4th Celebration and The Lee County Sheriff's Posse and Giddings Volunteer Fire Department team up for a big 4th of July Celebration. It starts with a lazy day in the park, BBQ! and an auction to benefit the Fire Department. In the evening, the Sheriff's Posse will host Championship Bull Riding, including Mutton Bustin, followed by fireworks and a dance. Sip & Shop: Christmas in July It's never too early for holiday shopping! Get into the season early. Grab a cold beverage and browse the colorful wares of the vendors to the soft sounds of seasonal tunes. Contact: Giddings Chamber of Commerce 979-542-3455 or email chambergiddings@gmail.com |
SEPTEMBER |
| Texas Wendish Festival Enjoy the silent auction, washer pitching contest, coffee cake bake off, live auction and cross cut saw competition.
Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival
September, 4th Friday and Saturday (Sep 29-30, 2023) from Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm: and Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm at the Giddings Public Library, 276 N. Orange Street, Giddings TX Giddings Public Library Webpage & Submission Forms Word Wranglers use words to convey ideas, stories, portray people and places. We want to honor our Word Wranglers for their hard work and dedication to their craft. We also want to give our community an opportunity to meet these authors and learn about the writing craft. The authors we invite to participate in our Festival have written books on children’s stories, the art of quilting, archaeology, poetry, Texas cookbooks, bird watching, fiction, history, historical fiction, mystery, romance, music, Texas Gardening, and anything related to Texas. We have a day-long festival at the Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center where authors sell their books and take questions. Some authors read or talk to groups of students that come in to the library. |
OCTOBER |
| Black Bridge Fest & Mini Marathon |
National Night Out |
NOVEMBER |
| Sip & Shop Christmas Market Arts
and crafts of every type just in time for Christmas shoppers looking
for the perfect present. Santa also makes an appearance for the
children. Contact: Giddings Chamber of Commerce 979-542-3455 or email chambergiddings@gmail.com |
DECEMBER |
| Christmas at the Courthouse - Cancelled 2023 due to renovations on the Courthouse Bring the whole family to light the tree and visit Santa and Mrs Claus in Downtown Giddings at the Courthouse while live Christmas music entertains the crowd and refreshments are provided. Christmas at Tejas Bring your family and experience Tejas Camp and Retreat for Christmas. They are opening the campus 3 different ways throughout December 2021. Come for just the evening, overnight or book the whole venue for a custom experience. There will be many activities for your family to enjoy together. Activities will include: Christmas Light Tunnel, Bounce Houses, Tower/Zip Line, Child Zip Line and much more. Come see Tejas for this wonderful Christmas tradition you don't want to miss. |
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