🗓️ Recent Chamber Activities & Community Info

It's been another exciting week at the Chamber! We’re bringing together business owners, community partners, and residents with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Whether you’re looking to promote your business, stay informed, or get involved in local initiatives, we invite you to take part in these activities.

Below is a snapshot of recent events and information—be sure to click the links for full details.

• Parker Hosts Deck & Demo Days with Strong Community Support
  
• Spring Fashion Show Charity Event - The Salty Mermaid \ Eagles Lodge
  
• Lights Out for Spring Migration - How Bolivar Peninsula can help protect millions of birds
  
• The dunes of Bolivar Peninsula aren't just beautiful, they're one of the peninsula's most important natural defenses
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We encourage you to stay engaged with Chamber activities. Your involvement strengthens our business community and helps keep the Bolivar Peninsula thriving.

👉 Have an event, promotion, or announcement to share? Send it our way—we love highlighting our members!

🦀2026 TEXAS CRAB FESTIVAL SCHEDULE🦀

The Texas Crab Festival is bringing 3 full days of fun, food, and live music this year — and we’ve got an exciting update you won’t want to miss!

📅 Thursday – Friday – Saturday | May 7–9, 2026

🎉 What’s New? - We’re opening EARLY at 12:00 NOON on Friday!

🎶 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINERS:

• Thursday: The Texas Thunder Band
• Friday: Josh Ward
• Saturday: Shinyribs (closing out the festival!)

🐾 Friendly Reminder: Please leave pets and coolers at home

(Racing wiener dogs are always welcome!)

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

1-day, 2-day, or full 3-day passes for nonstop entertainment and events.

🔥 Don’t miss one of the biggest and most fun-filled festivals of the year!

2026 Crab Fest T shirts for Sale in the Chamber office - $20

🍉🌞WATERMELON CRAWL 2026 IS HERE! 🌞🍉

Get ready for a sweet time you won’t forget!

Join us for the ultimate Watermelon Crawl 🍹🎶

• 📅 Saturday, April 18th
• ⏰ Starts at 11 AM
• 🎯 Raffle, Live Auction
• 🏆 Prizes for Best Dressed, Golf Cart, Jeep

Check out the official event schedule and event map below -- packed with times, games, activities, and everything you need to know!!

The Parade on the Beach is a MUST-SEE! Even if you're not crawling, come out and join the fun! Bring your kids, your crew, and your best energy -- let's line the beach and show off those decorations!

This COMMUNITY CELEBRATION supports the

Peninsula Sports Park! Help us raise funds, make memories,

and make this the BIGGEST & BEST Watermelon Crawl yet!

Grab your friends, wear your best summer vibes, and let’s crawl!

Member Mixer

Nauti Beaver

Wednesday, April 22

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Sweat Fitness | J&J Exterminating | LifeShare

Teaming up for a great cause—and a great deal!

J&J Exterminating is offering $100 OFF a Mosquito Treatment for your home or business when you donate blood 🦟❌

📅 Friday, April 24th

⏰ 11 AM – 5 PM

📍 Swede’s Plaza – 2275 SH-87

❤️ Help save lives

💪 Support your community

🏡 Protect your space from mosquitoes

It’s a win-win—do something meaningful and get rewarded!

Join us for a valuable CE Class:

Maximizing Your Business with Google!

Learn how to grow your real estate business using today’s most powerful tools like AI, ChatGPT, and more all while staying within legal and ethical guidelines.

 Wednesday, April 29

12 - 1:30 pm

South Land Title – Crystal Beach

 Lunch provided

 CE Course compliments of First Financial Bank

Spots are limited—RSVP today!

sharonm@southlandtitle.net

 832-728-1930

JayLa's Songwriter's Showcase

Saturday, May 2

12:30 - 10 pm

Join us for the first Songwriters Showcase in Gilchrist, TX!

This event will feature up to 20 talented songwriters performing their original music.

Come enjoy an evening of original music and local talent! See you there!

1951 Hwy 87, Gilchrist TX | 970-317-0832

Mark your calendars for May 2 because the Bolivar Peninsula is about to get a whole lot sweeter! Lemonade Day Galveston County is back, and we are calling on all local youth to step up, squeeze some lemons, and start their very own businesses!

What is Lemonade Day?

Ready to join the fun or sign up as a host? Stop by or call our local coordinator to get all the details and registration materials.

Contact: Shauna Williams

The Salty Mermaid Boutique

2501 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach

281-830-2254

Dabney Harrison Memorial

⛳️Golf Tournament Sponsored by⛳️

Seaside Lumber

📍 The Ranch Wallis Smith Community Golf Course

📅 Saturday, June 6

⏰ 9 AM Tee Time

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🔥 Don’t miss the Calcutta!

📅 Friday, June 5

⏰ 7 PM

Come join us for this amazing tournament.

🌟 Open to anyone who plays golf—grab your team and sign up!

Whether you're playing or just coming out to support,

it’s going to be a great weekend!

Tag your golf crew and make plans to be there ⛳️

2026 Beach Stickers are available for sale!

$10

BPCOC Office

M - F

10 am - 3 pm

A note to our members -

you are our most valuable asset!

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Just a quick reminder of the benefits included with your membership in the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

As a member, you have access to a range of tools and opportunities designed to support your business, including:

• Promotion through our website and social media

• Access to networking and referral opportunities

• Ability to post events, jobs, and hot deals on the Chamber website

• Inclusion in our e-newsletter and marketing efforts

• Representation and advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels

Many of these benefits are available to you year-round, and we encourage you to take full advantage of them.

Below is a membership comparison chart for your reference, so you can easily see all available benefits across each level.

If you have any questions about how to use your membership or want help maximizing your exposure, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help.



Thank you for being a valued part of the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

For our social media communities to be the best they can be, we ask that you review and follow our Social Media Sharing Policy.

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We are proud to promote and support our members. To keep our platform strong, professional, and effective for everyone, please follow our Social Media Sharing Policy:

• Active membership is required

• Posts must come from your official business page

• Content should align with Chamber values and professionalism

• Always tag the Chamber to increase visibility (@BolivarChamber)


And just as important—support each other. One of the most powerful things we can do as a business community is engage with fellow members:


• Like and comment on each other’s posts

• Share content from other members’ business pages

• Help increase reach through consistent engagement


When we work together, we all grow. That’s what makes Bolivar Peninsula such a special place to live, work, and do business.

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