New Members
Welcome to the Family: Our Newest Eastland Chamber Members!
Thank You for Making RipFest 2026 a Success!
We had an amazing RipFest, in spite of the rain! We got some much needed early morning rain and some later in the afternoon, but the weather cooperated long enough for us to line up and hold a fantastic Old Rip Parade. The rain then stayed away until sometime after 2:00 PM.
I can’t thank our volunteers, parade entries, food trucks, and vendors enough for showing up and supporting RipFest despite the forecast. I was amazed at how few people were unable to make it because of the weather.
And then there was the crowd that showed up. THANK YOU to everyone who came out and attended the event! WOW! Apparently, people don’t mind a little overcast sky and cool temperatures! The crowd along the parade route looked like it may have been our largest yet.
Our vendors and food trucks also gave us a lot of positive feedback, including reports that several of our food trucks sold out of food before the afternoon rain arrived. That says a lot about the crowd that came out to support RipFest!
A special thank you also goes to the City of Eastland, the Eastland Fire Department, and the Eastland Police Department for all of their help before and during RipFest. So much work goes on behind the scenes to make an event of this size happen safely and smoothly, and we truly appreciate all that they do for us and for our community.
We also want to give a HUGE thank you to our RipFest sponsors. We truly could not put on an event like this without their support and generosity. In addition to our annual sponsors listed below, we want to recognize a few others who went above and beyond to help make this year's RipFest a success:
- Page Outdoors decorated our Grandstand for the parade, helping create a great backdrop for the event.
- Richard Barron provided and set up the sound for the parade.
- Texan Title helped sponsor our US Rental Stage, where our bands performed throughout the day.
- And we couldn't do what we do without E.T. Bradley, who always brings his equipment and runs sound for our events. We greatly appreciate his continued support!
The 41st Annual Bryan's Car Show, sponsored by Blake Fulenwider Automotive, also benefited our Junior Ambassador Scholarship Fund. Thank you to Blake Fulenwider for sponsoring this great event and helping support our scholarship program!
To all of our sponsors—thank you for believing in RipFest and helping us make it happen!
Now it’s time to start thinking about December 5th and our Lighted Christmas Parade! Start planning what your parade entry will look like. This year’s theme is “A Cowboy Christmas,” so have some fun with it!
We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Another RipFest Success Story!
The Lyric Art Center held its annual Art Competition along with hosting our Old Rip Coloring Page Contest, and they were a wonderful part of RipFest!
The artwork colored by our elementary students was displayed in the Lyric windows, covering all of the front windows and adding a colorful RipFest touch to downtown. Live music was offered throughout the day, giving visitors a place to come in, sit down, enjoy some beer and wine, and take in the art and music.
The Lyric reported 76 artists submitting 105 pieces of artwork, making this their largest exhibition yet. An incredible 1,000 people walked through their doors during the day!
That's another RipFest success story! We love seeing our community businesses and organizations benefit from the crowds that RipFest brings to downtown.
Visit their Facebook Page to find the list of award recipients.
September Business of the Month: Sammiches
Sammiches was our September Business of the Month!
We are so proud to celebrate Sammiches and what they provide for the community. From delicious soups and sandwiches to sweet desserts, Sammiches has something for everyone!
Stop by, grab a bite, and show them some love. Go check out Sammiches and see what’s on the menu!
Follow them on Facebook for their daily lunch specials.
Located at 905 E. Main Street, Eastland, TX, for dine-in, or give them a call to carry out: (254) 433-9848
Congratulations, Sammiches! We’re so glad to have you as part of the Eastland Chamber family!
The Morning Huddle 🏈
After a bye week, the Morning Huddle is back this Friday morning at 10 AM! Barrett Thomasson will interview Eastland Mavericks Head Football Coach Matt Landers. Drop by the lobby of First Financial Bank, get in on the door prize drawing, and find out what's next for the Mavericks!
If you can't make it in person, tune in to KATX 97.7 FM and listen in!
Don’t Miss These Community Events
Ribbon Cutting – Eastland County Museum
The Eastland Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting for the Eastland County Museum’s new Genealogy Center.
Eastland Fire Department Open House
Stop by for firehouse tours, a firefighter meet-and-greet, free snacks and refreshments, a stove fire demonstration, bounce house, and raffle tickets.
Chamber Office Closed – Columbus Day
Chamber Office Closed
The Chamber office will be closed as we attend the TMCN Annual Conference.
Business of the Month Lunch
Join us at the Connellee Hotel to congratulate Incredible Kitchen & Baths as our Business of the Month. A group photo will be taken at 12:15 PM.
River of Life Revival Worship Night
River of Life Church
Coffee with U.S. Congressman Roger Williams
Join us at the Connellee Hotel for coffee, donuts, and a meet-and-greet with Congressman Roger Williams.
The Open Door Pregnancy & Family Resource Center Annual Life Gala
Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the program beginning at 7:00 PM.
Kirk Walden, co-author of Saving Samaria, brings more than 30 years of experience serving the pregnancy help community.
Information and TicketsGhostly Legends Tour at the Eastland County Museum
Boo! In the Garden
The Eastland Community Foundation will host its annual Boo! In the Garden under the pavilion at Grimes Garden. Businesses are invited to set up a table and hand out goodies to the hundreds of children who come through. To reserve a spot, contact Crystal Purdom at 254-631-0708.
To find more details for these events, visit our Event Calendar. Send in your community event to be added to our online calendar.
Thank You to Our Chamber Sponsors!
Eastland Chamber of Commerce
Connecting our community and supporting local business.
www.eastlandchamber.com