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The cookie sheet that was used to create the World's Largest Gingerbread Man in 2006 is now a permanent monument.
Smitty says "Welcome to Smithville!"
The cookie sheet that was used to create the World's Largest Gingerbread Man in 2006 is now a permanent monument.
Where is Smithville?
Smithville is located about 40 miles SE of Austin, Texas and consists of 4500 of the kindest folks you'd ever want to meet. We're also home to the Guinness World Record Gingerbread Man, created at our annual Festival of Lights celebration in 2006. A lot of folks know us as the location for the 1998 movie "Hope Floats" starring Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick, Jr. but the buzz is already starting for our upcoming Brad Pitt/Sean Penn motion picture "The Tree of Life", scheduled to be released later this year.On a more local level, we can brag about having the only airport in Bastrop County, plus the only community recreation center and outdoor skate park in the county. Beautiful Buescher State Park is home to the "lost pines" as well as picturesque bluffs and winding roads. Tucked away among the lost pines sits the world-class MD Anderson Cancer Research Center, which also contributes to the education of our public school students in Smithville ISD. Also hidden among the rolling hills is a highly-rated biking facility, frequently used for competition and training by some of the world's best bicyclists. Main Street is flanked by the Colorado River on the north end, and the gazebo, Railroad Museum and Park, and recently-opened Bark Park for dogs on the south end. If you're a workaholic, don't worry...our Main Street area is chock full of free Wi-Fi Hotspots! So, bring your kayak and glide down the Colorado River, fly your plane into Smithville-Crawford Municipal Airport, cruise your Harley into town for our annual Thunder on the Colorado Biker Rally, or put on your walking shoes and discover our town on foot via the Volksmarch route. Whatever you do, don't leave town before dining at one of our fine eateries, shopping our historical district, or taking your photo in front of the life-sized monument to our Guinness World Record gingerbread man. See you in Smithville, Texas!
We've got something for everyone!
Our calendar is full in Smithville!
The year begins with our annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on the fourth Saturday of February, which honors our Business of the Year, Organization of the Year, and Citizen of the Year.
Next up, Thunder on the Colorado roars into Riverbend Park as bikers from across the state and country convene for this fun-filled three-day event featuring live music, games and contests, swap meet, fun run, and more! Check it out during the third weekend in March. Visit their website for more information http://www.thunderonthecolorado.com/.
Smithville Jamboree takes us back to our roots on the weekend after Easter. This homecoming event has been a staple in Smithville for over 50 years and features a carnival midway, live music, downtown parade, arts & crafts show, livestock show, and sports competitions and tournaments. For a full schedule of events, check out their website http://www.jamboreesmithville.com/.
Flying object overhead on the second Saturday in May can only mean one thing in Smithville....the annual Smithville Airport Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast. Join the City of Smithville, the Chamber of Commerce, and our generous sponsors for a free breakfast and open house at the only airport in Bastrop County. Visit www.smithvilletx.org for details.
The fourth Saturday in July is sizzling inside the Smithville Recreation Center with the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Casino Night. This Vegas-style floor includes all the favorites such as roulette, blackjack, Texas Hold Em, slot machines, and poker. Admission includes a free trip through the buffet, adult beverages, $10,000 worth of playing chips, and live entertainment. Redeem winnings at night's end for great prizes from our local merchants or compete for the grand prize. Find out more by visiting www.smithvilletx.org.
The first Saturday in October, Smithville welcomes bargain hunters from near and far for their annual City-Wide Garage Sale. Free maps to participating sites are available at the Chamber of Commerce office the Friday prior and Saturday morning at 7:30 am. More information is available at www.smithvilletx.org.
Shutters will be clicking and flashes will be illuminating the insides of historic buildings along Main Street Smithville during the annual Texas Photo Festival on the second weekend in October. The entire downtown area is transformed into various vignettes complete with models diverse in age and appearance that make up the canvas of Smithville. Bring your camera equipment and shoot alongside master photogs Randy Kerr and Doug Box at this free event. Submit your best shots for our photo contest at the end of the day! For more information about this event, visit http://www.texasphotofestival.com/
Riverbend Park rocks on the first Saturday of November as the Smithville Music Festival takes the stage. This all-day family event encompasses a spectrum of musical genres such as rock, country, blues, gospel, reggae, and alternative. Two stages, vendors and attractions, cold beer and hot food make this annual event a must-do. For more information, visit www.smithvillemusicfestival.org.
The Chamber of Commerce's marquee event of the year occurs on the first Saturday of December. Festival of Lights is an annual small-town celebration that kicks off the holiday season with fun and merriment with attractions such as Kids Fest, train rides on the Ann Powell Express, photos with Santa, games, races, and contests, food vendors, live music, and a indoor and outdoor Holiday Market. Once the daytime activities wrap up, the gazebo lighting ceremony commences followed by the nighttime lighted parade. For a schedule of events, visit www.smithvilletx.org.
The year begins with our annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on the fourth Saturday of February, which honors our Business of the Year, Organization of the Year, and Citizen of the Year.
Next up, Thunder on the Colorado roars into Riverbend Park as bikers from across the state and country convene for this fun-filled three-day event featuring live music, games and contests, swap meet, fun run, and more! Check it out during the third weekend in March. Visit their website for more information http://www.thunderonthecolorado.com/.
Smithville Jamboree takes us back to our roots on the weekend after Easter. This homecoming event has been a staple in Smithville for over 50 years and features a carnival midway, live music, downtown parade, arts & crafts show, livestock show, and sports competitions and tournaments. For a full schedule of events, check out their website http://www.jamboreesmithville.com/.
Flying object overhead on the second Saturday in May can only mean one thing in Smithville....the annual Smithville Airport Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast. Join the City of Smithville, the Chamber of Commerce, and our generous sponsors for a free breakfast and open house at the only airport in Bastrop County. Visit www.smithvilletx.org for details.
The fourth Saturday in July is sizzling inside the Smithville Recreation Center with the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Casino Night. This Vegas-style floor includes all the favorites such as roulette, blackjack, Texas Hold Em, slot machines, and poker. Admission includes a free trip through the buffet, adult beverages, $10,000 worth of playing chips, and live entertainment. Redeem winnings at night's end for great prizes from our local merchants or compete for the grand prize. Find out more by visiting www.smithvilletx.org.
The first Saturday in October, Smithville welcomes bargain hunters from near and far for their annual City-Wide Garage Sale. Free maps to participating sites are available at the Chamber of Commerce office the Friday prior and Saturday morning at 7:30 am. More information is available at www.smithvilletx.org.
Shutters will be clicking and flashes will be illuminating the insides of historic buildings along Main Street Smithville during the annual Texas Photo Festival on the second weekend in October. The entire downtown area is transformed into various vignettes complete with models diverse in age and appearance that make up the canvas of Smithville. Bring your camera equipment and shoot alongside master photogs Randy Kerr and Doug Box at this free event. Submit your best shots for our photo contest at the end of the day! For more information about this event, visit http://www.texasphotofestival.com/
Riverbend Park rocks on the first Saturday of November as the Smithville Music Festival takes the stage. This all-day family event encompasses a spectrum of musical genres such as rock, country, blues, gospel, reggae, and alternative. Two stages, vendors and attractions, cold beer and hot food make this annual event a must-do. For more information, visit www.smithvillemusicfestival.org.
The Chamber of Commerce's marquee event of the year occurs on the first Saturday of December. Festival of Lights is an annual small-town celebration that kicks off the holiday season with fun and merriment with attractions such as Kids Fest, train rides on the Ann Powell Express, photos with Santa, games, races, and contests, food vendors, live music, and a indoor and outdoor Holiday Market. Once the daytime activities wrap up, the gazebo lighting ceremony commences followed by the nighttime lighted parade. For a schedule of events, visit www.smithvilletx.org.
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