Texas Forest Country Living

Arts Ball: Speakeasy
2024-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Banita Creek Hall, 401 WEST MAIN, NACOGDOCHES, TX, 75961, United States
Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative is a nonprofit organization holding a ball to support local artist in East Texas. This is the third annual Arts Ball for the Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative. They are raising funds to support their 2025 events and programs and a potential new location.
Dress for the roaring 20’s! Don’t forget to save the date for this Saturday from 7pm-10pm at the Mill Room behind Lanana Creek Hall. Buy tickets before time runs out!

Holiday in the Pines
2024-10-21 18:00 - 2024-10-23 19:00 | Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center, 3805 NW Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, TX, 75964, United States
Nacogdoches Junior Forum is proud to present their annual Holiday Spectacular: Holiday in the Pines!!

A 3 day vendor market with holiday treats, boutique shopping, raffles, and more. All proceeds go back into the Nacogdoches Community and help support the needs of many.

Karaoke at the American Legion (Nacogdoches County)
2024-11-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 and 5 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

Merry Christmas Market
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-09 | Downtown Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
This special event offers a preview of Nacogdoches’ downtown businesses’ holiday collections, giving you the perfect opportunity to shop early for those unique gifts.

Friday, November 8th | 10 AM – 8 PM
Saturday, November 9th | 10 AM – 5 PM

Discover amazing sales at your favorite downtown shops and enjoy delicious bites from food trucks near the Visitor Center. There will be a gift basket giveaway!
Pick up a punch card at the Nacogdoches CVB or at any participating business and make sure an employee signs it when you make a purchase. The more locations you make a purchase at, the bigger the prize you could win!

5 stores = entry for a Small Gift Basket
10 stores = entry for a Medium Gift Basket
15 stores = entry for a Large Gift Basket

Turn in your completed punch card by Monday, November 11th at the CVB to enter. Winners will be announced on November 13th—don’t miss out!

Veterans Day Parade
2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Join the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office in celebrating our community’s veterans at the annual 2024 Veteran’s Day Parade through downtown Nacogdoches.
If your organization would like to participate, please fill out an application and submit it to the NCSO. Applications can be downloaded here: https://nac-sheriff.com/events.asp?Number=70
Help make this the biggest Veterans Day Parade in East Texas!

Blessing Bags for N.A.C.: Thanksgiving Blessings Community Meal
2024-11-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Hope Center in Nac, 2100 E Main Sts, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Blessing Bags for N.A.C. has a Thanksgiving Blessings Community Meal at the HOPE Center in Nacogdoches on November 23rd at 12 p.m. They will be offering a hot Thanksgiving meal, toiletries, and other necessities. They are desperately needing donations for this upcoming Thanksgiving meal. Turkey’s, Dressing or Boxed Stuffing, Boxed Potatoes, Rolls, Gravy, Green Beans, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato Pies, or any other food item you can bring. They also accept monetary donations to help buy what is needed. If you would like to donate anything Stephanie and everyone at Blessing Bags would greatly appreciate it. Nacogdoches residents can drop off their donations at Blue Eyed Cocos – 412 E Main from 10-6, Tuesday – Saturday. If Lufkin residents would like to donate please contact Stephanie Hess at her office number, 936-875 8706 or her cell at 501-504-3077. If Stephanie is not available, call Gabriel Hernandez at 936-240-8641.
Cash APP: $BBags4nac
PayPal: @BB4NAC
Checks; blessingbagsfornac.com
EMAIL: blessingbagsfornac@gmail.com

Holiday Hoedown (Nacogdoches County)
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:00 | 2400 N Stallings Dr Nacogdoches, Texas
Join us for holiday greetings with Santa, refreshments, and snacks at the Annual NacSpace Alive After 5.
Date/Time Information:
December 5, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Location:
2400 N Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, Texas

New Year's Eve Disco Fever (Nacogdoches County)
2024-12-31 20:00 | 200 North Fredonia Street, Nacogdoches,75961, US
Get ready to boogie all night long for our New Year’s Eve DISCO FEVER party- it’s gonna be a groovy time! This event is for adults 21 and over.

New Year’s Eve – DISCO FEVERCome join us for a groovy night of dancing and fun at The Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center! Dust off your bell bottoms and put on your dancing shoes for a night filled with disco hits and funky beats. Get ready to boogie the night away and ring in the New Year in style. Don’t miss out on this epic disco party – it’s going to be a night to remember.
Date:
December 31, 2024, from 8 pm to 1 am
Location:
200 North Fredonia Street, Nacogdoches,75961, US
Tickets:
$75.00

Supporting Our Regional Workforce at Business Connect (Nacogdoches County)
2025-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 | The Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center, 200 N Fredonia St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
“Supporting Our Regional Workforce” presented at the Business Connect monthly membership luncheon.
Guest speaker is Brent McLemore, Director, Center for Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)

Stephen F. Austin State University is excited about the newly launched Center for Professional and Continuing Education. The PACE center is designed to support the regional workforce of Deep East Texas and beyond in upskilling, reskilling, continuing education, and professional development needs by creating greater access to SFA’s educational resources and opportunities for non-degree-seeking adult learners. The PACE center will also offer opportunities for enrichment to our regional community members, alumni, and others interested.

The PACE center is here to help you find “Success at Your PACE!”

Business Connect, a program in the Public Policy DivisionThis monthly luncheon series meeting features high-profile speakers and informs the business community of important issues. Program presentations are designed to educate and better equip attendees with the information needed to make fact-based decisions. It is also an excellent venue to make and renew contacts with other professionals.

Community Gathering - Youth Vape Preparedness (Nacogdoches County)
2025-01-23 18:00 | 420 Shawnee St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961-5696, United States
Welcome to our Community Meeting- Youth Vaping Awareness event! Join us on Thu Jan 23 2025 at 6:00 PM in the E.J. Campbell Boardroom to learn about the dangers of vaping among young people. This in-person gathering will feature informative presentations and discussions led by experts in the field. Let’s come together as a community to raise awareness and find solutions to this pressing issue. Don’t miss out on this important opportunity to make a difference! See you there!
Location:
420 Shawnee St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961-5696, United States

Talent Talks (Nacogdoches County)
2025-01-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Nacogdoches County Chamber, 2516 North St., Nacogdoches, TX, 75965
Join us and learn from the experts:• Equip businesses with best practices for ethical, legal, and strategic hiring and termination.• Highlight the importance of cultural alignment, skill fit, and leadership in building great teams.• Provide actionable insights and tools to manage challenging situations effectively and compassionately.
Register Now for 1/28 lunch is on us https://nactx.chambermaster.com/eventregis…/register/78520

Date and Time:
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST

Location:
2516 North Street
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room

2025 Nacogdoches Main Street Wine Swirl
2025-03-25 08:00 - 17:00
NACOGDOCHES—The City of Nacogdoches Main Street program is thrilled to announce the 13th annual Nacogdoches Main Street Wine Swirl, set to take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the heart of downtown Nacogdoches. This year’s theme is ‘In My Wine Swirl Era,’ and features a new event-high of 24 participating wineries.

“We’re proud to announce a record-breaking 24 wineries for this year’s event,” says Main Street Manager, Tori Huddleston. “This milestone truly highlights the growth of the Wine Swirl, and we’re thrilled to continue offering exciting ticket options, including the VIP experience, which was a big hit last year.”

In addition to wine tastings, attendees can enjoy live entertainment from Huffie and the Paintfish and Dan McMahon, with local restaurants and food trucks offering a variety of delicious foods. Downtown merchants will also be open for the evening, offering special sales and shopping opportunities for Wine Swirl participants.

The Nacogdoches Main Street Wine Swirl is a fundraising event for the Main Street program, with proceeds benefiting downtown revitalization efforts, including beautification grants, holiday décor, and other events that enhance the community’s vibrancy.

Tickets for the Wine Swirl are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.visitnacogdoches.org/wineswirl or in person at several local locations:

Hotel Fredonia (200 N. Fredonia St.)

Red House Winery (108 E. Pilar St.)

Rhinestone Rifles Boutique (404 E. Main)

Well Body Solutions (3500 North St Suite 103)

Ticket Options:

$30 – Appetizers Only: Enjoy an evening of delicious appetizers from local restaurants.

$50 – Wine Only: Sample wines from all participating wineries.

$65 – Wine & Appetizers: Includes wine tastings and appetizers from Nacogdoches restaurants.

$150 – VIP: Experience exclusive perks, including a private wine tasting event at Red House Winery on Friday evening, VIP parking, and early access to the Wine Swirl on Saturday, among other special events.

“We are deeply grateful for the continued support of our sponsors and in-kind donors,” Huddleston says. “Their contributions are essential to the ongoing revitalization of downtown Nacogdoches, and we couldn’t do it without them.”

Sponsors for the 2025 Wine Swirl include:
Excel ER, Brett Shirley with Pineywoods Oral Surgery, Commercial Bank of Texas, Alligator Ice, G Ink, Boom Boom Photo Booth, Red House Winery, The Cottage Restaurant and Bar, and Rex Perry Autoplex as our Water Sponsor.

For additional information on the 2025 Nacogdoches Main Street Wine Swirl, including ticket details and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.visitnacogdoches.org/wineswirl or contact the City of Nacogdoches Main Street Office at 936-559-2562 or email mainstreet@nactx.us. Be

Business Armor: Strategies for a Safer Workplace
2025-07-23 09:00 - 12:00 | 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

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
