Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner 2026
2026-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Mast Hall, 31 E. Main St., Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Nacogdoches, TX — Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into an unforgettable night of food, fun, and community spirit at the 2026 Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner! This lively and rowdy tradition returns on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at 7:00 pm at Mast Hall in downtown Nacogdoches.

The Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner is more than just a meal—it’s a celebration of camaraderie and history, all in support of a great cause. Proceeds from this boisterous event will go directly toward the continued care and preservation of Zion Hill Baptist Church, a treasured piece of our town’s heritage. Your participation helps keep this historic landmark thriving for future generations.Expect hearty portions of delicious beef, BBQ, beer, and plenty of opportunities to laugh, cheer, and make memories with friends old and new. The event will also feature the renowned “Dirtiest Apron Contest” and an exciting Hot Sauce Contest. Leave the fancy stuff at home—this is a night to let loose and enjoy!Tickets for the Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner are $50 (tables of eight are $400) and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com, or in person with cash or check at the Nacogdoches Visitors Center (200 E. Main St.), the C.L. Simon Recreation Center (1112 North St.), or at Zion Hill (324 N. Lanana St.).For more information, please visit natx.us/historicsites, email historicsites@nactx.us, or call 936-560-4441. The Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner is presented by Nacogdoches Historic Sites and the Nacogdoches County Historical Foundation.

Karaoke at the American Legion (Nacogdoches County)
2026-02-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 and 18 more dates | 1000 Brazos St. Crockett, TX
How are your pipes? Do you enjoy singing? You need to check out Karaoke night at the American Legion!
When: 1st Sunday night of every month @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: 1000 Brazos St. Crockett, TX

Film Screening at Zion Hill: Raise Your Head Up, A Documentary and Photo Exhibit by Richard Orton
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Zion Hill Baptist Church
Nacogdoches Historic Sites will host a special film screening of Raise Your Head Up, a documentary by Richard Orton, on Friday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Zion Hill Baptist Church Historic Site, located at 324 North Lanana Street. The screening will include an introduction by Orton, followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker.Raise Your Head Up is the result of decades of research and relationship building. The documentary explores the history and legacy of freedom colonies in East Texas, communities established by formerly enslaved African Americans after Emancipation. The film began with Orton’s first visit in 1988 to the Freedom Colony of County Line in northwest Nacogdoches County, where he began documenting the Upshaw family and learning about the community’s history.“In the beginning, my only objective was to satisfy my curiosity, enjoy the family, and make photographs that represented who they are,” said Orton. “After many years, that work led to a book, a traveling photo exhibit, and eventually to meeting descendants from other freedom colonies. Learning their histories and forming those relationships ultimately led to the creation of this film.”In conjunction with the film screening, the photo exhibit, The Upshaws of County Line, will be on display in the Zion Hill gallery beginning February 11. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular operating hours.The exhibit was originally developed by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and builds upon Orton’s book, The Upshaws of County Line: An American Family, published in 2014.The film screening and exhibit are presented in partnership with Nacogdoches Historic Sites, the Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative, the African American Heritage Project, Friends of the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts, the Summerlee Foundation, and Alex and Suzanne Labry.

The film screening is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Registration is available through Eventbrite.com. Anyone needing assistance with registration may call 936 560 4441.For more information about the film and exhibit, visit nactx.us/historicsites, email historic sites at nactx.us, or call 936-560-4441.

Alive After Five (Nacogdoches County)
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:30 | 4920 NE Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1254, United States
Alive After Five is a come-and-go reception hosted by a Chamber member offering excellent business networking opportunities in a casual atmosphere.

﻿Bring guests and business cards and make new contacts!

All Chamber members are entered in a cash prize drawing, but you must be present to win!

Sponsored by NMC Health NetworkBeverages sponsored by: R&K DistributorsFood catered by: NMC onsite dietary services.

Submit Art for Texas Blueberry Festival 2026 (Nacogdoches County)
2026-06-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce is requesting Commemorative Art Proposals for the 36th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford to be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Nacogdoches.

Many of our valued Chamber members have asked for their festival art proposals to be considered. The Chamber is offering that opportunity!

Deadline to submit art is Jan. 20, 2026.

﻿Click and download the art submission form.
