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Business Armor: Strategies for a Safer Workplace
2025-07-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 2516 North Street, Nacogdoches
Don’t miss Business Armor: Strategies for a Safer Workplace happening Tuesday, July 23rd, from 9–11 a.m. at the Nacogdoches County Chamber Board Room!

Join Bill Kennedy from the Nacogdoches Police Department as he shares essential safety and security strategies to protect your workplace from theft, fraud, and other risks.

2516 North Street, NacogdochesPresented by Farmers State BankSecure your spot now: https://conta.cc/3Tf3Lmf

Karaoke at the American Legion (Nacogdoches County)
2025-08-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 and 7 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

Ribbon Cutting Celebration – King’s Corner, LLC (Nacogdoches County)
2025-08-13 16:30 - 19:00 | 4931 FM 2864, Nacogdoches, TX
Join the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce as we welcome King’s Corner, LLC – Country Grocery & Café to the community!

Locally owned and operated, this charming Mom & Pop country store and grill offers a warm welcome and a taste of home. From a hearty full breakfast and lunch menu to their mouthwatering Friday & Saturday Fried Catfish and Shrimp specials, there’s something for everyone!

But that’s not all — King’s Corner also serves as your convenient local grocery stop with Live Bait & Tackle, including Minnows and Nightcrawlers for all you anglers out there.

Celebrate with us at this fun-filled afternoon featuring:

Delicious finger foods straight from their kitchen

Refreshing R&K specialty beverages

Possible surprise live music

Door prizes and networking opportunities – don’t forget your business cards!

Check them out on Facebook: King’s Corner, LLC

Come show your support for this new family business and help us give them a warm community welcome!

Ribbon Cutting: Security Service Insurance (Nacogdoches County)
2025-08-29 05:30 - 10:00 | 108 E Hospital St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961-5294, United States
Ribbon Cutting Celebration – Security Services Insurance oin us as we welcome Security Services Insurance to our community with a warm Nacogdoches-style celebration!

Enjoy:Delicious bites from CC’s SmokehouseBeer & wine courtesy of Red House WineryEnter to win a soft-sided YETI cooler giveaway!

Come meet the team, connect with fellow community members, and show your support for local business growth. Bring your friends, your business cards, and your community spirit!

Let’s pack the house and make them feel right at home!

Old Town Rig Down (Nacogdoches County)
2025-09-12 12:00 - 2025-09-15 20:30 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Old Town Rig Down is the 4th Annual Big Rig Truck Show, happening in Downtown Nacogdoches on September 12th–13th, 2025!

Come see the biggest, baddest rigs in the country on display along the beautiful brick streets of Downtown Nacogdoches!

Food, games, live auction, live music, and more!

Saturday evening, multi-platinum country artist Neal McCoy returns to the stage, followed by country music sensation Aaron Watson!

Friday, September 12th:12-7pm- DJ Uptown & DJ Black2-6pm- Danny Merrell Live Remote7:30pm- Light Show7:30pm- J Dalton Band Opening9-11:30pm- Jacob Stelly Band

Saturday, September 13th:9am-4pm- DJ on the Square12-4pm- Danny Merrell Live Remote4:30pm- Awards & Raffle Announcement5pm- Donations Recognition6:55pm National Anthem6:58: Neal McCoy Pledge7pm- Neal McCoy Show8:30pm- Aaron Watson Show

Visit www.oldtownrigdown.com for more information!

Side Hustle to Success Bootcamp (Nacogdoches County)
2025-10-14 18:00 - 21:00 | 1908 Raguet Street McGee Business Building, Suite 377 Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship, 1908 Raguet Street, Texas, Texas, United States
Save the Date! Register Now!https://nactx.chambermaster.com/eventregis…/register/84969Presented By: Farmers State BankSide Hustle to Success Bootcamp

Monday, October 14, 2024 | 6:00 PMHosted by ACE, Innovation Hub (Large Room) 3rd Floor

An evening designed for dreamers, doers, and side hustlers ready to take their business to the next level.

Panel of Local Entrepreneurs

Brent Ivy – Attorney at Law & Owner, Revolution Road Pizza Co.

Brendon Todd – Owner, Brendon’s BBQ

Earl Mouton – Owner, Naca Valley (pending confirmation)

Johnnie Beavers – Marketing Pro & Full-Time Banker

Light Dinner/Appetizers Provided By: Chili’s Grill & Bar

Learn. Connect. Grow. Map and Parking – Lot off of Wilson, see maphttps://nactx.chambermaster.com/eventregis…/register/84969

Pictures with Santa (Nacogdoches County)
2025-12-05 13:00 - 19:00 | 5026 Tech Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75964, 5026 Tech Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas, 75964, United States
Santa is officially loading up the sleigh… which means it’s almost time!

Friendly reminder to set those calendars NOW because we are just a few short weeks away from one of our favorite days of the year — Pictures with Santa at Texas Farm Bureau Insurance – Nacogdoches County!

Come stop by for:

Sweet Christmas treatsHoliday fun for the whole familyA chance to make precious memories with Santa himselfWe can’t wait to see all the smiling faces! Let the countdown begin!

Nacogdoches Nine Flags Lighted Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Join us on Saturday, December 6th in the Oldest Town in Texas for a spectacular show of Christmas cheer! Downtown Nacogdoches turns into a scene from a Hallmark movie, with fabulous holiday displays in shop windows and luminous light displays. Families line the brick streets while Christmas lights sparkle, and local organizations put on a show with decorated floats. The theme this year is “A Musical Christmas” with entries highlighting their favorite musical or Christmas song.

Stay tuned for more information about the event, plus tons of fun activities before and after the parade!

Plan your memorable holiday trip to Nacogdoches at https://www.visitnacogdoches.org/nine-flags-christmas…

Parade Entry Form: Visit the link above to download a form, or stop by the Nacogdoches Visitor Center for a printed copy!Contact the Nacogdoches Area United Way for more information about parade entries.Phone: 936-564-5869.Email: christmasparadenac@outlook.com

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies (Nacogdoches County)
2026-01-13 16:30 - 17:30
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Jan 13Location: 3524 NE Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches TX 75965

International Farmers and Ranchers, Jan 28Location: 320 North St., Suite 309

East Texas Community Health Services, Jan 29Location: 1210 Douglass Rd. Nacogdoches TX 75964

Flexible Staffing, Feb 24Location: 407 E. Hospital St.

Chamber Lift Off (Nacogdoches County)
2026-01-14 15:00 - 16:30 | 2516 North St. Nacogdoches TX 75965
New, current, and prospective members of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce are invited to come for a FREE Member Success Orientation.

Learn how to maximize your Chamber membership through the Chamber website and Chamber programs. BRING YOUR LAPTOP OR TABLET IF YOU WOULD LIKE!

Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce

Since you’ll be in our office that day, why not come a little early and get your FREE headshot?! Registration is required to save your spot: http://regis.viewyour.photos/direct/91189/27255376

Alive After Five hosted by Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors (Nacogdoches County)
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | 5400 North St.
You are invited to join Alive After Five!

All Chamber members are entered in a $900 cash prize drawing – but you must be present to win.

Enjoy live music, refreshments and chances to win door prizes at The Chamber’s monthly business-after-hours event.

Nacogdoches History Talk: The Life of Father Margil, Presented by Father George Elliott
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Zion Hill Baptist Church
The City of Nacogdoches Historic Sites will host a history talk examining the life and legacy of Antonio Margil de Jesús and his connection to early Nacogdoches. The talk will be presented by Father George Elliott, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Nacogdoches. The program will take place on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, located at 324 North Lanana Street.

Father Margil was a Spanish Catholic missionary in Nacogdoches, and this program will explore his life and the impact of his work on the city’s early history. While many in Nacogdoches are familiar with the name Margil, this talk will offer a closer look at who he was, why he came to the area, and how his presence fits into the broader historical story of the community.

The year 2026 marks the 300th anniversary of Antonio Margil’s death in 1726, making this program a timely opportunity to reflect on his place in Nacogdoches history and the Spanish colonial period in East Texas.

One of the most recognizable locations associated with Margil, known as The Eyes of Father Margil, is located nearby along the Lanana Creek Trail, just a short distance from Zion Hill. The proximity of this site provides a meaningful geographic connection between the talk’s location and the early history being discussed.

This program is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. The talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit nactx.us/historicsites or call 936-560-4441.

Fourth Friday Luncheon (Nacogdoches County)
2026-01-23 12:00 - 15:00 | The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center
The Chamber’s monthly membership meeting.

Big changes to the tax code are here. Are you ready?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces substantial updates for individuals and business owners—some beneficial, some limiting, and all potentially impactful.

Polly Etta Sunda (pictured) will be highlighting key provisions that could affect your 2025 tax return, from:

New income-based deduction caps

Permanent bonus depreciation

Updated rules on tips, overtime, and R&D.

Click to register or call 936-560-5533.

Fees/Admission

$30/Chamber members $35/non membersRegistration due by noon, Tuesday, Jan. 21

Contact Information

936-560-5533Send Email

Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner 2026
2026-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

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.

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.
