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The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has proposed amendments to the organization Bylaws, to be voted on at the regularly scheduled June 17, 2026 board meeting.
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| | Come see our new mural in beautiful downtown Belton at 301 E 1st Ave in Belton. We are proud of our awesome Leadership Belton Mural Project Team Harmony! | | |
Mutton Bustin' Sign Ups for the 4th of July Rodeo are coming up!
When: Thursday, June 11th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
Ages: 4–7 years old
Weight Limit: 55 lbs
First come, first served — no early sign-ups!
Limited Spots Available!
CASH ONLY - $40
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The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce announced that the Grand Marshal of the Belton 4th of July Parade this year will be Frank Minosky.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Celebrating 250 Years of the USA” with a special focus on honoring our military veterans, so it is fitting for a veteran servant leader in our community to serve as the Grand Marshal.
| | Christmas in July Form HERE | | |
Step into a cozy evening of tea and thoughtful insight at Ruby Tearoom. 🫖
Join us for Tea & Tarot, a unique experience where a warm cup meets personal reflection. Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared crème tea service with fresh baked scones, jam, and cream while receiving a personalized tarot reading focused on your energy, your path, and what may be unfolding.
✨ Crème tea service included (a pot of tea, scone & cream)
✨ Personal tarot card readings
✨ A relaxed, intimate evening experience
Seats are limited, so secure your spot and join us for an evening of tea and insight.
Please note: This event features a set menu, and we are unable to offer substitutions for dietary needs or allergies.
TICKETS
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LET’S GET SAUCY — THE 5TH ANNUAL TURLEY BBQ COOKOFF IS HERE!
June 12–13 | Santa Fe Plaza & Depot | Temple, TX
Get ready for a full weekend of BBQ, live music, and community fun as we celebrate the 5th Annual Turley BBQ Cook-Off at our new home in downtown Temple! Whether you're coming for the food, the music, or the family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone.
Friday Night – Kickoff Party on the Plaza
The plaza opens to the public at 5:00 PM to start the weekend off right.
From 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, join us for the crowd-favorite People’s Choice BBQ Competition.
For just $10, you’ll receive a wristband that lets you sample food from participating teams and cast your vote for the best BBQ of the night.
Also kicking off at 6:00 PM, our Cornhole Tournament begins—so grab a partner and join in or cheer on the competition.
Then from 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, enjoy a FREE live concert on the plaza featuring Members Only, the 80s tribute band. Come ready for great music, good vibes, and a packed plaza atmosphere.
Saturday – Community Festival Day
The plaza opens at 9:00 AM, with a full day of activities for all ages.
From 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, enjoy:
A large vendor market featuring local businesses and food trucks
A Touch-a-Truck experience for kids and families
A Kids Zone full of fun activities
A Car Show sponsored by SPJST
Throughout the day, BBQ teams will continue competing, and attendees can explore, shop, and enjoy everything the event has to offer.
At 5:30 PM, join us for the BBQ Awards Ceremony as we recognize this year’s top teams.
All Weekend
Be sure to check out our silent auctions and raffles, happening throughout the event—proceeds go toward supporting local programs and charities in our community.
Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and help us celebrate 5 years of BBQ, community, and giving back. We can’t wait to see you there!
Looking for more information on how to sponsor and support? Contact us at events@turley-inc.com
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Join us on Saturday, June 13th, from 2-4pm for a fun-filled afternoon raising money for Helping Hands Ministry! Wear your silliest duck outfit!
Here’s how it works:
Duck race entries are $10 per duck
Ducks will compete in a bracket-style race tournament (online simulation)
multiple races until one champion is crowned!
The grand prize winner will receive a Nolan Creek Brewery gift card + goodie basket!
We’ll also be hosting a raffle basket giveaway during the event!
• $1 = 1 raffle ticket
• OR each donated item = 1 raffle ticket (see event discussion for item list)
All duck race entries and raffle ticket proceeds will be donated directly to Helping Hands Ministry.
You can sign up for the duck race in person until 1:50pm on June 13th. The sign-up sheet will be in the taproom. Cash preferred for the $10 entry fee!
Come enjoy some beer, bring some canned goods, and help us support our community while cheering on some racing ducks!
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Win a 2026 Silverado • June 13, 2026
Johnny’s Outback, Salado
You’re invited to one of Central Texas’ most exciting and impactful fundraising events — the Belton Christian Youth Center Reverse Raffle & Silent Auction.
Please save the date!
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Johnny’s Outback – Salado, Texas
This high-energy evening features great food, fellowship, a lively reverse raffle, and an outstanding silent auction — all supporting the mission of the Belton Christian Youth Center.
⭐ Grand Prize: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ⭐
One lucky ticket holder will drive away in a brand-new truck,
generously sponsored by Don Ringler Chevrolet.
Whether you attend with friends, sponsor a table, or simply take your chance at the grand prize, your participation directly supports programs that serve children and families across our community.
👉 More information regarding tickets, sponsorships, tables, auction donations and much more will be available soon at www.beltonyouth.com/reverse-raffle
We hope you will be able join us for this unforgettable night of fun and impact.
With Gratitude,
Belton Christian Youth Center
254-939-5759
www.beltonyouth.com
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Sun’s out. Tea’s up.
Join us for Summer Lovin’ High Tea on June 18th at 6 PM, an elevated evening designed for something a little extra.
Start with a refreshing mocktail, then enjoy a curated selection of savory starters, fresh-baked scones, and specialty desserts created just for the night. This is tea… dressed up.
Perfect for a girls’ night, date night, or any excuse to get a little fancy and enjoy the table.
June 18th
6 PM
Ruby Tearoom, inside Arusha Coffee Co. in downtown Belton
Seats are limited. Reserve your spot: rubytearoom.com
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Temple Civic Theatre presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein's ~ Oklahoma!
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.
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Celebrate Dad with a Father’s Day Afternoon Tea… with a twist.
Treat him to a three-course tea experience with fresh baked scones, savory bites, sweet treats, and your choice of two tacos from Arusha Coffee Co. It’s a fun, relaxed way to spend time together.
What to expect:
• Three-course Afternoon Tea service
• Your choice of two tacos from Arusha Coffee Co.
• Fresh baked scones with cream & jam
• Savory bites and sweets
• Premium loose leaf teas
• A cozy, welcoming atmosphere
June 20th & 21st
Seatings at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM
Ruby Tearoom, inside Arusha Coffee Co. in downtown Belton
Seats are limited.
Reserve your table: rubytearoom.com
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Kids 11-13 years old are invited to the Bell County Museum to explore history and STEAM with activities, experiments, and maker challenges! This is a drop-off camp from 9am-12pm Tuesday through Friday with a daily snack provided.
Pre-registration required (https://www.bellcountymuseum.org/f/84)
Cost - $40 per child for the week.
Daily themes include:
Spies During the US Revolution
Forensic Science
Civil War to Civil Rights
Board Game Creation
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Summer Camp registration is open on the museum website!
Junior Historians is Tuesday through Friday, July 14-17, 9am-12pm. Learn more about TX Cultural Groups, US Revolution, TX Revolution & Early Statehood, Cooking through the Years with guest speakers, exhibit tours, activities, and maker challenges. This camp is for kids 7-10 years old only.
STEAM Exploration is Tuesday through Friday, July 22-25, 9am-12pm. Learn more about Earth Science, Natural Disasters, Space & NASA, Anatomy & Medicine with maker challenges, experiments, and activities. This camp is for kids 7-11 years old only.
These are drop-off camps and admission for the week is $40 per child with a daily snack. There is a discounted price of $60 total per child for registration in both Junior Historians and STEAM Exploration. Registration is available online here: https://www.bellcountymuseum.org/events/summer-camp
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We are doing it again...Join us for our 2nd Annual Adolescent Mental Health Conference!
To register please send an email with your NAME, ORGANIZATION, EMAIL ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER to jaylyn.schumpert@cedarcresthospital.com
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Temple Civic Theatre Guild presents:
Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
Join the fun with a classic Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament. Enjoy refreshments while you play or watch!
Saturday, July 18, 2026 7-10pm
$50 – Play, Food and Drink
$25 – Food and Drink Only
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Join us for Rockin Rotary
Friday, July 10th at 6pm
Scratch 3 High Octane Rock and Roll
Back in Black AC/DC Tribute Band
General Admission $15 Advance/ $20 At the Door
Free Admission 12 $ under
VIP Reserved Tables $400
Reserved Picnic Tables $200
50/50 Raffle Tickets available $10
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Come check out Central Texas' BIGGEST EVENT of the year!
Event: Bell County Comic Con
Date: Aug 1 & 2, 2026
Time: 10AM-6PM
Bringing together 80's, 90's, 00's Pop Culture, Celebrities, Artists, Vendors, Food Trucks, and More.
You don't want to miss it!
Get your tickets now:
www.bellcountycomiccon.com
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Looking for your next career opportunity?
oin us for the Summer Surge Hiring Event on Wednesday, August 19, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton!
This annual hiring event brings together dozens of employers from a variety of industries, offering job seekers the opportunity to connect directly with hiring managers, learn about current openings, and explore career opportunities throughout Central Texas.
This event is a great place to network, discover available positions, and take the next step in your career journey.
Date: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Cadence Bank Center
Meet with multiple employers in one location
Explore opportunities across various industries
Learn about local workforce resources
Bring copies of your resume, dress professionally, and be prepared to make a great first impression!
We look forward to seeing you there.
| | This annual concert featuring Infinite Journey - The Music of Journey, Little Queen - Music Inspired by Heart and Scratch 3 benefits The Clements Boys and Girls Club and the Belton Tiger Athletic Booster Club. | | American Legion Post 55 Belton is holding a shoe drive collecting used, not torn-up shoes. They have a metal box on their porch at 101 W. Avenue A , Belton, to drop them off. They will be cleaned and then recycled to children without shoes all around the world. | | The Bell County Business Group meets every Friday morning from 8:15-9:30 at Dead Fish Grill, in Belton, TX. | | |
Starting our 7th award cycle, Extraco's Extrapreneur Award provides a platform for entrepreneurs to present their ideas to a panel of Extraco's leaders to win cash prizes.
Candidates will present their business & growth plans to a panel of Extraco senior business leaders & receive constructive feedback & consulting.
The top presenter(s) will be awarded a monetary prize that can be used towards the development and growth of their company or idea, along with business consulting from Extraco executives.
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May 2026 - Video Pitch Applications Live
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June 2026 - Business Plan Applications
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July 2026 - Finalists Announced
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August 2026 - Finalist Pitch Competition
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September 2026 - Award Banquet
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Welcome to The Tea Club — Ruby Tearoom’s weekly CommuniTEA Table!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 3 PM, we set the table for connection, conversation, and a good cup of tea. Whether you’re coming solo, with a friend, or just curious to try tea & find communiTEA, this is your chance to join the club.
✨ Free to join — simply RSVP below so we know to save you a seat!
RSVP
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Trim & Tonic
204 N Penelope Street Suite E1, Belton
Your spot for fresh cuts, calm atmosphere, and clean handmade products for the family!
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