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Miss Merry Christmas (San Augustine County)
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | San Augustine Chamber of Commerce Main Street
Come and get your Miss Merry Christmas forms, and tickets today. The deadline will be November 20, 2023, at 5 PM.
The San Augustine Main Street lighted Christmas parade will be on December 1, 2023, at 6 PM.
San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce Miss Merry Christmas pageant will be December 2, 2023, at 2 PM.

Miss Merry Christmas (San Augustine County)
2023-12-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Augus Theater
It’s almost here. 2023 Miss Merry Christmas Pageant.
Saturday December 2, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
Come show support for our local beauties. For more info call 936-275-3610.
Location:
Augus Theater, San Augustine
Admission Fee:
$5.00

Give Blood (San Augustine County)
2023-12-27 09:00 - 13:30 | Donor Coach
Our Blood Drive will be on December 27, 2023 from 9:00-1:30, scan the QR Code below to register or swing by to save a life. Mustard Seed will be set up in the parking lot, and the first 20 donors will receive a coupon for $5.00 off the Mustard Seed food truck, and all donors will get a free Hoodie. Call for for info 936-275-3610 or email us at saccc611@gmail.com
Date/Time Information:
Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Location:
Donor Coach

San Augustine 4th Annual Fish Fry Bingo
2024-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | 1109 Oaklawn Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972
Join us on February 10th, for our 4th annual Fish Fry Bingo.
Bring your sweetheart!
Tickets:
https://www.bgcdet.org/eventDate/Time Information:
Feb 10, 2024, 6:00 PM EST
Location:
San Augustine, 1109 Oaklawn St, San Augustine, TX 75972, USA

San Augustine Drug Company 120th Anniversary
2024-04-13 11:00 - 14:00 | 104 East Columbia Street
Everyone makes time to attend the celebration on April 13 from 11 o’clock to 2 o’clock for the 120th Anniversary of San Augustine Drug Co. They will have music, food, face painting for the kids, and door prizes for the first 40 people. A fun time to be had by all.
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 11 am to 2 pm
Location:
104 East Columbia Street

Blood Drive (San Augustine County)
2024-06-25 09:00 - 13:30 | San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce Office
Mark your calendars!
Blood Drive June 25, 2024 @ The San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce.Take home a beach towel while saving a life. Scan the QR code and set an appointment, Or walk-ins are welcome.
Time: 9 am to 1:30 pm
QR CODE:

July Membership Meeting (San Augustine County)
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | 611 W. Columbia St. (Log Cabin)
Join us today at noon for our Membership meeting. Our Business of the Month is Stonecreek Nursing & Rehabilitation, and we will be serving pulled pork sandwiches with chips, cupcakes, and a drink for $10.00. See you there.
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Noon
Location:
611 W. Columbia St. (Log Cabin)

Contact Info:
936-275-3610

2024 Civic Auction: Rambling Gambling (San Augustine County)
2024-07-27 19:00 - 21:00 | San Augustine County Expo
It’s Civic Auction Week, guys. Get your early bird tickets before 5:00 Friday if you want to get that $25 discount. Also our pick of the litter. We also have the best items for bingo prizes. Give us a call or swing by.
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Location:
San Augustine County Expo
1109 Oaklawn Street
San Augustine, TX 75972

Blood Drive (San Augustine County)
2024-08-26 09:00 - 13:30 | San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce Office
Scan the QR code on the picture or click the link below and make an appointment to get in and out. You will get a free backpack a pint of Bluebell ice cream and a $20 E gift card to use wherever you want. Plus Free lunch from the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce.
Call for more information at 936-275-3610 the sponsor code is 7506.https://www.commitforlife.org/…/drive_schedule/378940
Date/Time Information:
Monday, August 26, 2024, from 9 am to 1:30 pm
Location:
San Augustine Chamber

4th Annual Sassafras Festival (San Augustine County)
2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:30 | Historic Downtown San Augustine, Texas
34th Annual Sassafras Festival in DOWNTOWN San Augustine!Historic downtown SquareFREE entry
Friday, October 25th- Vendors may start setting up!Saturday, October 26th-Sassafras Festival and the Rae Estes Outlaw BBQ Association Sanctioned BBQ Cook-Off
Location:
Historic Downtown San Augustine, TexasThis is the LARGEST event held in San Augustine County and we can’t wait to see everyone!
We have arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, kids activities, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, the Classic Car “Shine & Show” and cookers coming to compete in the BBQ Contest….ALL coming from all over Texas and Louisiana to set up and enjoy their weekend in San Augustine County!Check out out our website https://visitsanaugustinetx.org/ for details or Follow us on FB to stay up to day on all of the festivities and details for this amazing weekend.For more information contact the chamber at 936-275-3610.

2024 Miss Merry Christmas (San Augustine County)
2024-11-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Augus Theater
Swing by the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce and grab your form for the 2024 Miss Merry Christmas. We also have the San Augustine Main Street lighted Christmas parade forms.
The contestants Entry Form is available at the Chamber Office. Entry Deadline: November 22, 2024.
Date/Time Information of the Event:
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2 pm
Location:
Augus Theater
110 E. Columbia Street
San Augustine TX, 759720

San Augustine Main Street Lighted Candy Cane Christmas Parade
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown San Augustine
Kick off the holiday season with us at the San Augustine Main Street Lighted Candy Cane Christmas Parade! Join us on Friday, December 6th, at 6 PM for an evening of holiday lights, festive treats, and family fun as downtown San Augustine transforms into a magical Candy Cane Lane.

Date: Wednesday, December 6th
Time: Parade starts at 6 PM; Kid’s Barrel Rides open at 5 PMLocation: Downtown San Augustine

Enjoy:Free Candy for the KidsKid’s Barrel Rides starting at 5 PMHoliday Vendors with Festive Gifts and TreatsLighted Floats & Holiday Music

With our Candy Cane theme, Main Street will be aglow with lights and holiday cheer! Bring your family and friends, grab a cozy spot, and enjoy this festive tradition with our community.

Interested in Joining the Parade?Contact Tammy Barbee @ Texas Star Retail for parade entry details. All are welcome to bring their holiday spirit!

Stay tuned to San Augustine Main Street for updates. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on December 6th!

Blood Drive (San Augustine County)
2024-12-23 09:00 - 13:00 | San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce parking lot
Give the best gift this season, the gift of life. On the 23rd of December, we will be hosting a blood drive with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. They will be set up from 9:00 to 1:30 in the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Scan the code and schedule an appointment, or call us at 936-275-3610. There will also be a free Hoodie and a diabetes A1c test.

5th Annual Fish Fry Bingo (San Augustine County)
2025-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Show Barn, San Augustine
Valentine’s Day Fish Fry Bingo Night!
Love is in the air and so is the smell of delicious fish! Join us for a special Valentine’s Day-themed evening at the Boys & Girls Club of San Augustine’s Fish Fry Bingo on February 15th at 6 PM at the Show Barn!Bring your loved ones for a night of fun, laughter, and fantastic prizes. Enjoy a delightful fish fry, and exciting bingo games, and help support the amazing kids at our club.Date: February 15th
Time: 6 PM
Location: Show Barn, San AugustineFor tickets and more information, visit bgcdet.org/event or call 936-560-6844.Your participation will make a big difference in the lives of the children we serve. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Knowledge is Power: Think When You Eat (San Augustine and Angelina County)
2025-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 | First Baptist Church Broaddus
Join San Augustine & Angelina County Extension as we host the first Lunch & Learn at First Baptist Church in Broaddus! This program goes over how to be more mindful when picking food choices, and more!
When: Thursday, January 23rd @ 12:00 pm
Where: First Baptist Church Broaddus
Cost: Suggested $5 donation to cover food costs

Sale on the Trail (San Augustine County)
2025-05-02 08:00 - 2025-05-03 17:00 | Historic El Camino Real de Los Tejas 1601 Texas Hwy.
The El Camino Real Sale on the Trail takes place this year, Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, along 111 miles of the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas. Make plans to drive the trail for yard sale bargains! Hop in your car and go along Hwy 6 in LA starting at Natchitoches and then west across Toledo Bend Lake to Texas Hwy 21 into Milam, TX, and beyond to Nacogdoches for a great adventure and great finds!
Along the trail, shoppers will find new and used items sold by local businesses and private individuals. If you are a shopping warrior, collector, or just looking for fun, a weekend shopping the trail is a wonderful way to take advantage of the beautiful spring scenery and historical markers along the El Camino Real de los Tejas.
Designated as a National Historic Trail in 2004, El Camino Real de los Tejas has existed for more than 300 years. The Spaniards and the French who marked the trail were followed by early missionaries of multiple faiths and later by such men as Stephen F. Austin, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston. Keep up with the latest news on Facebook.
If you want to participate and be located by travelers on the official Sale on the Trail map as a roadside/yard/garage sale or as a vendor, please complete the registration form below.
Before completing the registration form — if you’re not sure where on the trail you can set up your booth, check out the different hubs in Sabine Parish that are along the trail and a perfect place for you to join in on the fun. Decide where you’d like to have your booth, take note of the address, and use that exact address as your ‘location’ on the registration form. If you’re listing a location of your own, it MUST be on the El Camino Real route and you MUST include a complete address… this way, shoppers will know exactly where to find you!
Click here to complete a 2025 Vendor Registration Form
*PLEASE NOTE the list of Hubs for each parish are coming soon! Contact your local tourism office if you would like to be listed as a Hub.

Lights, Camera, Auction (San Augustine County)
2025-07-26 18:30 - 21:00 | San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce Office
Please save the date for our annual civic auction. “Lights, Camera, Auction. July 26, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 pm and start at 7:00 pm. It’s the best night of the year for the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce. We will be selling tickets the first week of June. Pick of the litter, early bird special and other. Tables are $200.00 and admission is $25.00. We are taking donations for our auction now. If you want to be a sponsor or give a gift for the event, give me a call at 936-275-3610 or email saccc611@gmail.com

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Trivia Night at Pineywoods Vineyard (San Augustine County)
2025-10-10 19:30 - 21:00
Lone Star Trivia is hitting the vineyard!

This Friday night, we’re bringing our special General Knowledge Trivia to Pineywoods Vineyard in Hemphill — and this one’s extra special because it’s our very first event at this beautiful venue! Get ready for a night of laughter, wine, and friendly competition! Whether you’re a trivia pro or just in it for the good vibes (and the wine), you don’t want to miss this one.

Pineywoods Vineyard101 N Oak St, Hemphill, TX 75948Trivia starts at 7:30 PM

Free to play!Bring your best team, grab a glass of local vino, and let’s make this a night to remember, Hemphill!

The Rae Estes BBQ Cook-Off (San Augustine County)
2025-10-25 08:00 - 14:00 | Historic Downtown San Augustine, Texas
It’s time to start signing up for the Rae Estes BBQ Cook-off sanctioned by Outlaw BBQ association held during the 35th Annual Sassafras festival on October 25, 2025. Contact Bethany Butler or give us a call for more info: 936-275-3610.

San Augustine Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00
It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for the San Augustine Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade on Friday, December 5th at 6:00 PM in Downtown San Augustine. This year’s theme is “Classic Christmas Movies”—so get ready for a magical night full of lights, holiday cheer, and timeless Christmas memories!

I have parade entry forms ready to go! They can be picked up at the San Augustine County Courthouse, office 301 on the 3rd floor!
