Since the 1850s folks from all over Central Texas have come to celebrate the 4th of July in Belton. This week-long celebration features one of USA Today's Top Ten Parades in the country, the Festival on Nolan Creek, a carnival, Texas Ole Time Fiddlers' Contest, Patriotic Program, and Kick-off BBQ, with rodeo being the highlight of the celebration. Contact the chamber about special ways kids can be involved.
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
412 East Central Ave.
Belton, TX
Phone: (254) 939-3551
Event Dates:
July 4 thru July 7
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The Bell County Youth Fair and Livestock Show, Inc. was founded in the 1950s and has grown into one of the largest county shows in Central Texas. It is held the first week in February and concludes with an Auction Sale for the youth.
Bell County Expo Center
301 West Loop 121
Belton, TX
Phone: (254) 933-5309
Event Dates:
February 5 thru February 12
Shop Downtown Belton every third Saturday of the month. Enjoy a variety of vendors in outdoor booths line Central Avenue at Penelope offering everything from antiques to handmade jewelry to unique clothing to Texas BBQ.
Phone: (254) 933-2661
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The annual Central Texas State Fair kicks off Labor Day weekend at the Bell County Expo Center. This four-day event is packed with entertainment and attractions including a carnival with nightly armband specials, double point livestock shows (Steer, Heifer, Goat, Lamb, Pig), a petting zoo, sidewalk comedy show, military night, professional bull riding in the air-conditioned dome, food, commercial booths, arts and crafts, live music on the outdoor stage and much more with something fun for the entire family to enjoy.
Bell County Expo Center
301 West Loop 121
Belton, TX
Phone: (254) 933-5353
Event Dates:
August 31 thru September 2
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Christmas on the Chisholm Trail is an annual, family fun-filled event celebrating the sights and sounds of the holiday season in historic Belton. This event is packed with seasonal vendors and holiday festivities for the whole family. Beautiful sounds from area choirs and musical talents fill the air.
Bring the children out for all the fun of pony rides, petting the animals at the petty zoo; jumping around on the inflatable bouncers; trying their turn with the mechanical bull; and saving the best for last, with a trip to Santa's Wonderland. Come with all your wishes! Enjoy funnel cakes, turkey legs, hot cocoa and barbeque to fill your belly with the warmth of the season, while you shop for last minute Christmas gifts for loved ones, at over 50 vendor booths.
Yettie Polk Park along Nolan Creek
Belton, TX, TX
Phone: (254) 933-5860
Event Dates:
December 10
Admission: Free
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We offer several group tours on request.
Self-Guided Historic Cemetery Tour
Historic Church Tour
Courthouse Tour
Downtown Historical Walking Tour
412 East Central Avenue
Belton, TX
Phone: (254) 939-3551
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Nature in Lights is a drive-through extravaganza featuring 130 holiday displays which will delight you and your family. While there, you can visit Santa's Village and take a picture with Santa himself. Visit Granny's Cookie Shack and numerous arts and crafts vendors. Experience Nature in Lights every year from late November through early January.
Phone: (254) 287-2523
Event Dates:
November 20 thru January 3
Admission: $5.00 car, van, pickup
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2012 Pumpkin Patch Weekends
Nature Trail * Hay Jump * Hay Rides * Dress the Farmers * Tether Ball * Vegetable and Flower Gardens * Pony Rides *
Farm Eats & Treats Available -
Purchase with tickets only
Non-Perishable Food Donations acceped for Helping Hands Ministry
Bring Your Camera!
Leave your pets at home!
Visit Nana's Gift Shop!
7617 McGregor Park Rd.
Temple, TX, TX
Phone: (254) 986-7988
Event Dates:
October 3 thru October 30
Admission: No Admission to the Farm - Please see website for ticket info.
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14th Annual Texas Western Swing Showcase
Bell County Expo Center
Bands on Stage All Day Featuring
Randy Elmore, Dave Alexander, Bobby Flores, Ricky Turpin, Wes Westmoreland, and Robert Weeks
Afternoon Show 12 noon - 5pm
Dinner - Served at 5:30pm (Pre-purchased tickets only - by March 8, 2010)
Western Swing Dance - 8:00pm - Midnight
Tables of 8 available
texasfiddle@texaswesternswing.com
Texas Western Swing Fiddling Showcase
5290 South I-35
Belton, TX, TX
Phone: (254) 939-8390
Event Dates:
March 3
Admission: $15.00 Show $8.50 Dinner $15.00 Dance (Individual) $120.00 Dance (Table of 8)-Preordered
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A new permanent interactive exhibit focusing on one of the most prolific and important archaeological sites in North America, located in Bell County.
Tours to the Gault Site are available through the Bell County Museum.
201 North Main Street
Belton, TX
Phone: (254) 933-5243
Event Dates:
June 6
Admission: Free
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The University provides a variety of concerts, pageants, operas, forums and sporting events, which are always open to the public.
900 College Street
Belton, TX
Phone: (254) 295-8642
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