DeKalb  County

Calendar of Events

Community Calendar

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info@visitdekalbtn.com

to provide event info or to add or update information

August 2024

August 2nd – Teacher Appreciation Nite, sponsored by the Smithville Merchants Alliance. At Historic Downtown Smithville. You could get shop discounts, surprises, and goodies!


August 2nd - Cheryl's Beau Bees "Make-Up Date" featuring Tom Duggin. Event starts at 5:30 PM. Cheryl's Beau Bees is located at 108 W. Walnut St., Smithville. Stick around for some great food and music!


August 4th - Back to School Unicorn Photo Session. It is a ten minute session that includes 3 edited digital photos (with option to purchase more). Located at 150 Farwell Rd., Dowelltown.

September 2024

September TBA – Autumn Street Fair, Downtown Smithville.

September 6th - Nite Time Farmer's Market starting at 5 PM on W. Walnut St. & Smithville Square! Family friendly event has arts, crafts, bread, cookies, veggies, and activities for kids and puppies.

September 7th - Car & Truck Show, 1:30-5 PM, 3005 Blue Springs Rd. For more info, call 615-684-7085.

September 7th – Chili Supper and Auction, For more info, contact the Smithville Review.

September 13th - Faces & Places at Arts Garage (118 W. Walnut St.) from 5-7 PM. Appetizers and beverages will be served. Features local artisans (Elkins, Luna, Mayes, and Walker) exploring the faces and places of our world.

September 27th – Art Walk, W. Walnut St., Downtown Smithville, Best of Show & Exhibit Awards. (5-9 PM) Contact: theartsgaragetn@gmail.com


October 2024

October thru November TBA - Edgar Evins State Park Fall Color Cruises (see website for updates)

October 4th - Scarecrow contest starts at 5 PM at Historic Downtown Smithville. Sponsored by Smithville Merchants Alliance.

October TBA - Edgar Evins State Park Annual Friends Fall Color Cruise

October TBA - Joe Hearn Memorial Scholarship Fund Poker Run sponsored by Alexandria Lions Club. Proceeds to fund vocational school student.

October TBA – Edgar Evins State Park History Hayride

October TBA - Edgar Evins State Park Halloween in the Campground & 9th Annual Campsite Decoration Contest & Trunk-or-Treat)

October 12th – 5th Annual Pumpkin Festival, Downtown Smithville from 10AM-3PM

October TBA – Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County Chili Cook-Off & Bake Sale, Downtown Smithville, Rain location: DeKalb County Complex

October TBA – Alexandria Fright at the Fair, DeKalb Fairgrounds

Oct 25th to 27th – The 25th Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour

October 31st – Halloween Boo Bash



November 2024

November 2nd  – Christmas Handmade Market

November TBA  – Veterans’ Day Program

November 15th-16th – Downtown Christmas Open House

November 21st – Chamber Prayer Breakfast

November 30th - Small Business Saturday

November TBA - Edgar Evins State Park Annual Christmas Lighting of the Tower


December 2024

December 1st at 2 PM – Liberty Christmas Parade

December 1st at 5 PM – Alexandria Christmas Parade

December 7th – Christmas Marketplace from 8 AM to 2 PM. Sponsored by Smithville Review

December 7th at 4 PM - Smithville Christmas Parade

December 7th at 5:30 PM - Christmas on the Square including Live Window Displays

December TBA – Festival of Trees, DeKalb County Complex

December TBA - Last Minute Toy Shop event at County Complex


You can also check out events at Smithville Merchants Alliance,  The Burlap Room, & The Harvester 

for more great events!